Author: Jacque
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Why ConnectAbility?
by Mary Beth Houston Mary Beth’s involvement with ConnectAbility began during her college days when she served as an intern. After graduation, she joined the staff at the University of North Georgia and now serves as a member of the Board of Directors. Growing up, my next-door neighbor was my best friend. Honestly, he was…
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Stories That Connect Us
Tom Shandy, Board Chair, ConnectAbility Communities are built through relationships. They are strengthened when people feel seen, valued, and connected. At ConnectAbility, we believe that every individual, regardless of ability, deserves to experience belonging and purpose. Over the years, our organization has grown into something truly special; a community where families find support, friendships grow,…
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2023 ConnectAbility Golf Tournament
You’re invited to join a wonderful day of golfing to support the work of ConnectAbility! Join the event as an individual golfer or gather a foursome. You’ll enjoy breakfast, a catered lunch, two drink tickets and the use of a cart. Join us on Monday, October 23 at the peak of beautiful fall colors to…
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What it means to be a neighbor.
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.7″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.7″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.7″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.7″ hover_enabled=”0″] One of our beloved community members at ConnectAbility & the Meet Your Neighbor Project, Ella, has lived for over a decade in a local assisted living facility. Over the years, she has grown to be a true friend of many community members. Ella is an older woman…
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Compatible with Life
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.7″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.7″ hover_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.4.7″ type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.7″ hover_enabled=”0″] Welcome to the world Adelyn!(I wrote most of this the day after Adelyn was born so that we could remember and celebrate the months leading up to her birth.) Adelyn, I am so grateful you are here. I wanted to take the time to share the…
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Meeting Sam the baby Lemur!
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.7″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.7″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.7″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.7″] Our Kids Virtual Connections group got to meet an adorable baby lemur today! Sam is just a few months old and is a black and white lemur. He was born in captivity at North Georgia Zoo and is learning to be an ambassador for other lemurs. That means…