Special Education

Time Flies When You’re Having 75th Anniversary Fun

As we look to the remainder of this anniversary year, we focus on celebrating with our families of our students and residents, alumni from school and residences, and the unsung heroes and the heart of our agency, our staff, past and present.

Share Your Passion

But what do we want students to do with those skills? I think it’s so they have as many opportunities as possible. Opportunities to have the same rich experiences that we would want for ourselves. This is a goal that I bring to my occupational therapy work. I find the best way to do this is to share what I find exciting and fun.

Taking That Leap of Faith

That very night I applied for Roberts Associate Program. When two people from two separate places ask you the same question on the same day, it is a no brainer to take that leap of faith and start an awesome but terrifying journey.

How I spent my summer vacation…

…Anyone interested in the field of marketing should absolutely look into Mary Cariola!. You will see how influential and inspiring the staff is while gaining a priceless advantage for your career.

…As the summer ends and I look back at the past couple of months, I can confidently say that the experiences and knowledge I have gained are beyond valuable.

Developing and Sustaining a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workforce

I’m pleased to announce that Mary Cariola Center has been awarded a two million dollar grant over the next four years to develop and sustain a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce to support individuals with complex disabilities in Monroe County.

Welcome Back to School!

Preparing to go back to school is always a busy time. We are preparing new classrooms to greet our students for their first day of school. My goal each year is to create a welcoming space to make each student feel happy to be coming to school.