The benefits of giving back
We have all heard the expression “it is better to give than to receive.” Although not everyone may agree with that idea, giving back definitely has its advantages. Check out these benefits of giving: It benefits the community. Giving your time, talent, or treasure to an organization in your community benefits the whole system. That organization […]
Facebook Summer Selfie Contest
“Selfie,” according to Dictionary.com, is “a photograph that one takes of oneself with a digital camera or a front-facing smartphone, tablet, or webcam, especially for posting on a social-networking or photo-sharing website.” The popularity of this internet-spawned phenomenon has given Rainbows staffers a chance to share their enthusiasm for their work with the online world. […]
You can support Rainbows
Rainbows enhances the lives of children with special needs and their families by bringing together community resources and providing customized services. What we do would not be possible without all of the people who support Rainbows. If you’re looking to make a difference in the lives of children with special needs and their families here […]
Why I love my job
Hi! I’m Kelly Welch, a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), at Rainbows United and I love my job! I often get asked why I became a SLP. It is plain and simple…my niece, my son, my daughter, and myself. My niece, Jamie, now 25-years old, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth. According to her physicians, the […]
May is National Foster Care Month
May is National Foster Care Month, in my search for information I came across the statement “the answer is a parent.” I was struck by this statement for two reasons. The first, I forget how often I take my own parents for granted. Having two adults who love me and care for me and have […]
The reason i work at rainbows.
The reason I work at Rainbows? It’s all about the money. Don’t laugh. It’s true. I work in the Finance office and my job is to do the insurance billing. My goal is to get as many claims paid as possible. It is the perfect position for this time in my life. My husband and […]
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week
As we observe Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week (May 3 – 9), I take the time to ponder how fortunate we are that Rainbows’ leadership encourages, and fosters children’s positive mental health by supporting the development and growth of our Mental Health department. Currently, our team holds 7 Mental Health Specialists, 3 Mental Health Assistants, […]
April is Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month. Until recently I had not had a personal experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). A family friend’s son was diagnosed last year and in working at Rainbows, I have had the privilege to speak with families of children with ASD. It has been amazing to me to learn about these […]
April is Occupational Therapy Month
April is National Occupational Therapy Month! In America, there are over 177,000 certified Occupational Therapists. Rainbows is proud to have 6 Occupational Therapists and 1 certified OT Assistant as a part of our professional staff! Occupational Therapy focuses on helping people with a physical, sensory, or cognitive disability be as independent as possible in all […]
April is volunteer appreciation month
This month of April is Volunteer appreciation month, and as an Americorps VISTA working as a Volunteer Coordinator at Rainbows United, I recognize it as an opportunity to reflect on myself as a volunteer and the reasons why I do it. I believe the reason is simple, and universal among all those who do volunteer. […]