Posts tagged special needs
Podcast No. 122: Andrew Blackard of the Union EDGE Program
Podcast No. 122: Andrew Blackard of the Union EDGE Program

Of Tennessee’s five postsecondary education programs for students with intellectual disabilities, Union University’s EDGE Program is the only residential option, and for four years they’ve been preparing those with special needs and disabilities for the workforce. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews Assistant Director Andrew Blackard about this unique program and how it’s changing our community for the better.

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Kevin AdelsbergerJackson TN, Tennessee, Kevin Adelsberger, Andrew Blackard, Memphis TN, Union University, Union University EDGE Program, Jennifer Graves, education, special education, special needs, disabilities, employment, Christian
Podcast No. 86: Dr. Fonsie & Lesley Guilaran
Podcast No. 86: Dr. Fonsie & Lesley Guilaran

Adoption isn't an easy journey for any family, and today on our podcast Kevin Adelsberger sits down with Union University professor Dr. Fonsie Guilaran and his wife Lesley to hear about their especially unique story of bringing their children home. Find out how special needs, health, and international culture shifts play a huge role in creating a family. 

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Kevin AdelsbergerJackson TN, Tennessee, Dr. Fonsie Guilaran, Union University, education, professor, Christian, Kevin Adelsberger, adoption, Kentucky, breast cancer, family, Western Kentucky University, Fort Knox Community Schools, Community Montessori School, teacher, special needs, special education, disabilities, marriage, parent, infertility, Richmond IN, Indiana, Earlham College, physics, deaf, blind, Angel Guilaran, Lesley Guilaran, Best of 2017
Podcast No. 61: Frank McMeen of the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation
Podcast No. 61: Frank McMeen of the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation

Some folks in Jackson seem to have their hand in everything! Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger meets Frank McMeen, President of the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation, proprietor of Miss Ollie's, and active member of the Lambuth Area Neighborhood Association. Find out how Frank got involved in such a diverse range of interests and the good work he's proud to be a part of through the Foundation.

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Kevin AdelsbergerJackson TN, Tennessee, Kevin Adelsberger, Frank McMeen, president, West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation, Miss Ollie's, downtown Jackson, bar, proprietor, Columbia TN, Freed-Hardeman University, Henderson TN, West Tennessee Healthcare, Midtown Jackson, houses, neighborhoods, LANA, Lambuth Area Neighborhood Association, John Allen Construction, Jonathan Harlan, history, buildings, Bible study, Christian, special needs, baseball, community, Scarlet Rope Project, endowment, The Therapy & Learning Center, West Tennessee, non-profit, nonprofit, fundraising, health, cancer