Center on Community Living and Careers

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at the Center on Community Living and Careers! As the year draws to a close, we extend warm wishes for a joyous holiday season filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments with loved ones. May this time bring you peace, harmony, and the opportunity to savor life's simple pleasures.

No matter how you choose to observe this special time, we hope it fills your heart with joy and your days with rest.

12/22/2025

🎉 Hosting a holiday party this season? Make it welcoming for everyone by ensuring your space is disability inclusive. A few thoughtful touches can make a big difference! Happy Holidays! ❄️

12/22/2025

Give yourself the gift of professional growth this holiday season.

Early bird registration for the Great Lakes Park Training Institute Conference ends December 31! Don’t miss your chance to save on the region’s premier training event for park and recreation professionals.

✨ Practical learning
✨ Inspiring speakers
✨ Meaningful connections

Register before the new year to lock in early bird rates.
👉 Register today: https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/eppley/glpti/glpti2026.html

12/17/2025

12/17/2025

We’re incredibly grateful to Jim McCarten for leading the informative session, "A Place of My Own." A special thank you to all our attendees who joined us both in person and virtually! Jim shared his extensive expertise in special needs estate planning to help families and professionals navigate residential options for young adults with disabilities. We gained valuable insights into various housing models, funding options, and intentional communities. Lastly, thank you to Easterseals Crossroads for co-hosting this event.

12/17/2025

🚀 Don’t Settle! Use High Expectations to Get the Job You Want!

Finding a job you love starts with believing in yourself and taking bold risks. Setting career goals and leaning on your support system can lead to professional success. Ready to learn more?

🔗 Read What's Next? in English: go.iu.edu/8wto
🔗 Lea ¿Qué sigue? en Español: go.iu.edu/8wtp

12/16/2025

December is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Month. Shorter days can lead to the "winter blues" or SAD, a form of depression tied to the changing seasons. If your mood or energy changes this winter, remember that help is available and you aren't alone. Read this month’s issue of Shared Solutions at go.iu.edu/8woC to learn the signs and how to find support.

12/16/2025

Are you an experienced or recently retired interpreter?
Are you looking to give back to your field?
Are you interested in supporting interpreters engaged in their professional development?
For a few more days, we are accepting applications for Mentors for our 2026 Intermediate Methods in Interpretation Cohort. Apply here: https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3K9DkV40tJ2YdTg

12/16/2025

🚨 Mark your calendars for Friday, December 19th, from 12:00-1:30 PM EST! 🚨

We’re excited to bring you the last session in our Behavior Series! 🎉

This time, we're diving deep into Teaching Self-Advocacy, featuring insights from Maissa Pangle from Independent Pathways

✨ Bonus? It’s completely FREE to attend! ✨

Whether you're a caregiver, educator, or community advocate, you won't want to miss this! 🙌

🔗 Register now and be a part of the conversation! https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b2usIWtbcHiDuR0

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12/12/2025

Join the National Down Syndrome Society for a free webinar. Learn more about benefits and work incentives options while pursuing self-employment.

12/10/2025

Major depression is a serious mental health condition that can affect a person’s ability to work and engage in daily life. The holidays can intensify these struggles due to isolation or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). You can help someone by encouraging self-care, daily routines, and involvement in meaningful activities. Read this month's issue of Shared Solutions for resources that will help you navigate the season.

Click the link below to read Shared Solutions on our blog site.

Depression, Disability, and the Holidays: Finding Support and Hope Posted on December 1, 2025 by dbanda What is Depression? Major depression is a real and serious mental health condition that can affect a person’s ability to work and engage in daily life. It’s more than just feeling down—it ca...