Each year, IRA and 401(k)s are required minimum distributions. Because the distributions start at about 4% at age 71 and then slowly increase, many IRA and 401(k) plans continue to grow in value. While distributions eventually become larger, most people pass away with an IRA or 401(k) close to the value of their original plan. … Read More »
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Lunch-n-Learn: Positive Behavior Supports
Helping students succeed in the classroom often starts with the fundamentals, like how you can support positive and productive behavior that is conducive to learning. Join us as Noble’s Center for Family Leadership hosts an upcoming lunch-and-learn forum: Positive Behavior Supports Tuesday, October 15 12:30 – 1:30 pm Noble East (Atrium) 7701 E. 21st St., … Read More »
Social Security Disability Benefits: Determining Eligibility
Social Security disability benefits can be very beneficial for recipients, but applying can be a long and somewhat difficult process. First, you need to find out if your health problem qualifies you for benefits. Generally, eligibility depends on if you have a health problem that is expected to prevent you from working in your current … Read More »
The Right Talent, Right Now
“The Right Talent, Right Now” is the rallying cry of disability advocates everywhere as we highlight October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Doing so underscores the essential role that people with disabilities play in America’s economic success, especially in an era when historically low unemployment and global competition are creating a high demand for … Read More »
When Should You Take Social Security Benefits?
Noble’s Planned Giving newsletter this week featured the following article, and we thought it was a relevant topic for many to consider. You can find more articles and information on the Planned Giving pages of Noble’s website. You can also sign up for our Planned Giving weekly e-newsletter here. When Should I Take My Social … Read More »
Tips to Improve Sleep for Children with Special Needs
by Krista Harper The importance of sufficient quality sleep on child development has been known, at least instinctively, for centuries. For children with special needs, a solid sleep hygiene routine is just as, if not more, important than for a child without special needs. Children with developmental disabilities often suffer from insomnia or other sleep … Read More »
“This Is The Best Day Ever!”
Tom didn’t say much at first. He’s a quiet man, but this time, he was in shock. For years, he has volunteered at the Noble Golf Classic. Each year, he stands patiently at Tee 15 and thanks the foursomes for supporting Noble as they come through. Then, he offers to tee off for them. Those … Read More »
Chalk It Up to Some Serious Fun
Are you ready to CHALK IT OUT with Noble at the City Market? Mark your calendar now and join us: Monday, September 30 11 am – 1 pm City Market Noble will be hosting a pop-up tent featuring the work of some incredibly talented artists served by Noble. Some of these artists, as well as … Read More »
Sharing a Bountiful Harvest
For over 10 years, Noble participants and staff have grown fruits and vegetables in our Giving Sum Garden, named after the organization that funded its creation. The garden serves several purposes. Individuals and staff enjoy learning how to grow everything from cucumbers to squash. Starter plants and seeds are donated by organizations like Tasty Bites … Read More »
Dental Schools to Train Students to Treat People with Disabilities
Reported by the National Council on Disability As recommended by the National Council on Disability (NCD), all U.S. dental schools must now revamp their curricula and training programs to be inclusive of patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD). The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) recently passed votes requiring dental schools to now train their … Read More »
