Tag: special needs

Wendys Stanley NC: Social media post goes viral after Dennis Peek, man with Down syndrome fired from fast food restaurant!

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The family said the store manager fired Dennis Beck because he “was not able to do his job like a normal person.” Saturday October 8, 2022 12:09 PM Caston County, North Carolina – A North Carolina family searches for answers after their loved ones were fired from a job they’ve been doing for more than 20 years. Dennis Beck has Down syndrome and was planning to retire soon from Wendy’s in Gaston County. Beck’s family is now defending him after finding out that he was fired without notice. They said…

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Down to Box non profit teaches boxing to those with Down syndrome!

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Newark, DL. – Jonathan Gainey has 14 years of personal training experience, has worked with hundreds of clients and taught several fitness classes. But his favorite class of teaching is closest to his heart. “I like to think it’s a testament to how long they’ve been with me and my class,” said Jenny. “They showed up and their smiles never fade.” He and business partner Lauren Camp co-founded Down to Box, a nonprofit boxing program designed specifically for adults with Down syndrome. They say there was a void in cardio…

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Wood Dale, Illinois nonprofit EarthPaint makes difference to people with disabilities, helps environment!

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Wooddale, Illinois – Chris McCarthy has been in the paint business for over 20 years. He’s always been annoyed with the thousands of gallons of paint being dumped as waste, as it will eventually pollute the environment. In 2013, McCarthy founded a non-profit company called EarthPaint, located in Wood Dale, Illinois. The company collects old paints, which are then recycled and made into a quality product that is used by both homeowners and professionals alike. Since its opening, EarthPaint has recycled more than 70 million pounds of paint, diverting more…

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