The Polus Center for Social & Economic Development is now recruiting Massachusetts residents for a free six-week virtual training program preparing participants for employment as school-based paraprofessionals beginning November 3rd.
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The Employment Now Initiative at Mass Eye and Ear Hospital
Charlie Chawah is an incredible example of resilience, dogged effort, and determination in his search for employment. Visually and neurologically impaired as a super premature infant, he learned early on to adapt, be creative, be flexible, learn, and thrive like anyone else. And overcome!
Announcing Science Skills Lab at Emmanuel College
FREE Hands-on, Inclusive Summer Camp
The Polus Center is excited to announce our Science Skills Lab, a free, one-week, in-person summer program designed in collaboration with Emmaneul College to provide hands-on biotechnology training for young adults with disabilities.
Smashed Fears and Second Chances
The Unyielding Resilience of Kristy
Eight years ago, Kristy lay in a hospital bed recovering from a severe brain injury that ultimately cost her her vision. Faced with a stark crossroad, she chose to fight.
Envision Success Project Celebrates New Graduates
Congratulations to Carley and Zoe on their high school graduation! We are proud to celebrate this important milestone and all they have accomplished during their three years in the Envision Success Project, our Pre-Employment Transitional Services(Pre-ETS) program.
The Making of Blind in the Baystate
After a year and a half of hard work and dedication, the Polus Center's Blind in the Baystate saw its first public showings! This film, produced by Polus staff and interns, aims to explore the blind experience as it crosses generations.
Polus Center "Blind in the Baystate" Documentary Premiers!
The Polus Center for Social & Economic Development, Inc. is proud to announce public screenings of their new documentary film, Blind in the Baystate: Stories from Across the Generations:
Vision Towards Success Season 6 Completes First Interview
Season 6 of Vision Towards Success is in full swing! Students from Florida, Georgia, and New York have reached the midpoint of their internships. After a 6-week research and scheduling effort by the outreach team, the interviews have begun.
Disability Services Career Pathway Training Wraps Up 2-Year Program
Over the past two years, our Disability Services Career Pathway Training program has trained 72 individuals for careers supporting people with disabilities.
Polus Center Receives Healey-Driscoll Grant for Clean Energy Jobs Project
Recently, through the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, the Healey-Driscoll administration awarded $27 million in grants to grow the clean energy sector across the state.