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Current headlines from Content Infusion - Community Cares:
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- Supporting Disabled Students Provides Valuable Lesson for All
Each year, anti-discrimination laws open the doors to higher learning for millions of disabled students. It's up to the students to navigate the world beyond those newly opened doors, and many have found that choosing a college where they receive the caring support of faculty, staff and fellow students can help pave the path to academic success.
- Reducing the Stigma Surrounding Epilepsy
Some of history's most creative minds, including Vincent van Gogh, Ludwig Beethoven, Leo Tolstoy and Lewis Carroll, are believed to have had epilepsy. Now in its sixth year, the "Expressions of Courage" national art contest provides people with epilepsy the opportunity to showcase their talents and their perspectives on living with epilepsy through art.
- Easy and Fun Ways to Teach Your Kids Important Values
Things like giving, sharing and volunteering are all things children should learn, but how can you teach them in a fun and meaningful way? Here are some ideas that make learning these values enjoyable for both parent and child.
- Do a Great Thing for Your Country - Host an Exchange Student
Hosting an exchange student from a foreign country can be very rewarding. Here's a place to turn if you want to do it.
- Alternative Energy Demands Generate Hot Career Opportunities
Rising demand for environmentally friendly alternatives for fossil fuels is opening up new career opportunities for professionals in a variety of fields.
- Stigma Prevents Military Members from Seeking Mental Health Care
American service men and women put their lives on the line everyday to keep our nation safe. This testament to bravery requires the utmost physical and mental conditioning and sharpness at all times. There are mental health effects that war has on service men and women, and family members also feel the impact. There are a variety of things military members and spouses can do to understand the warning signs of and treatment options for mental health issues.
- Community Gardens Bring Together People and Green Spaces
Something green and wonderful is growing across the country. Friends, families and neighbors are rolling up their sleeves and nurturing community gardens that are sprouting to life.
- Riding the School Bus is as Safe as Ever
You may think the back seat of your own car is the safest mode of transportation for your school-bound child. Think again. School buses are the safest and largest mass transportation system in the United States, according to research by the School Bus Information Council (SBIC).
- Recycling on the Go for Cool Weather Games
From football games to Oktoberfest, there's still plenty of outdoor fun to be had when the weather turns cooler. Bottles, cans, and other materials from public events are often thrown away, but they present a great opportunity to help the environment through recycling.
- Creative Fundraising Ideas for Tough Economic Times
While conventional fundraisers may struggle in the tough economy, that doesn't mean people are unwilling to give. You just have to come up with some creative ways to make fundraising -- and in turn giving -- fun.
- Volunteers Fill Void for Seniors Needing Aid, Companionship
By 2030, the number of Americans 80 and older is expected to rise from 9.3 million (in 2000) to 10.5 million. With this increased average life span, comes an increased demand on resources from health to social services. Volunteer-based organizations are stepping in to fill a growing need.
- Sea Service Supporters Earn Honors
What do a world class golfer, a U. S. congressman and an international CEO have in common? They all answered the call to public service -- two in uniform and one to elected office. The U.S. Navy Memorial will honor these sea service supporters on Sept. 30, 2008.
Headlines last updated at Aug 08, 2008 12:49:07pm.
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