Our students are making a difference.
So is Positive Vibe.
The smiles say it all. From their joy in learning new skills to making new friends to taking field trips and volunteering in the community, Positive Vibe students are changing lives. Theirs and ours. The fun and joy we have in watching our students grow and succeed is immeasurable and invaluable. And helping them find the path to fulfill their purpose is rich and rewarding.
To practice their new-found skills, many of our students participate in our pop-up events to sell hot chocolate in the cold months and lemonade when it's warm. They also show up to support groups like Special Olympics and the Autism Society's Duck Race to hand out water and cheer on the participants. Recently, we have been stressing the importance of community involvement and are helping our neighbor, Furbish Thrift, by packaging dog and cat food into smaller bags for distribution to families who need a little help for their furry loved one.
This testimonial from Sadie Hodges, Special Education Teacher at Hermitage High School says it ALL: The Positive Vibe Training Program has been an eye-opening and meaningful experience for my students and myself. My students were able to learn more about themselves and enhance their vocational and social skills along the way. Being exposed to different job sites and discovering new interests is a major component in the transition process. This has helped them realize what jobs they would enjoy, which will help them pursue a job in the future. I have witnessed their willingness to try new things and improve upon their social skills. For weeks they got to work on socializing with others, completing work duties, following directions, and taking initiative all in different environments. What they learn about in school is applied in this program by real-life application. We are very grateful to have the opportunity to partner with the Positive Vibe Training Program!