No Adult Left Behind at White Apple Institute

Congress enacted the No Child Left Behind Act, but what about adult students with disabilities who want to move forward in their educational pursuits?

2012-09-04

MESA, AZ, September 04, 2012 (Press-News.org) Congress enacted the No Child Left Behind Act, but what about adult students with disabilities who want to move forward in their educational pursuits?

White Apple Institute, an Arizona-based humanitarian organization that provides resources and services to differently-abled students and teachers is working to expand its reach world-wide (via the internet) to provide support for teachers and adult-age students challenged with mental or physical disabilities, or at-risk issues, and Veterans with Disabilities
Services include: assistance to enhance work performance while adapting to physical and mental challenges; managing issues related to cultural and ethnic diversity and discrimination; compliance with ADA and the Workforce Investment Act; resources for adaptive devices and technology; accessibility studies; in-service training for teachers, and rehabilitation counseling sessions via Internet or telephone without leaving the school campus or workplace. All services, including grants, are provided regardless of religion, gender choice, ethnicity, or culture to enhance success in college and the workforce. Contributions are accepted online through the organization's website.

"Everyone has tremendous abilities and potential," said Danita Applewhite, a certified professor in special education and rehabilitation, a doctoral student at Capella University, and founder of the White Apple Institute in Arizona. "Our goal at White Apple Institute is provide the tools, (emotional, educational, spiritual or physical) to help adult students with disabililities succeed in life."

Applewhite said she feels compassion for those who live with disabilities, but did not fully appreciate the extra struggles they faced until she lost her ability to walk after a near-fatal car accident. However, rather than dwell on her situation, Applewhite found a common bound with the pain that all individuals endure.

"I don't deny the difficulties I, and others face," said the Army veteran an advocate for a worldwide disabilities act. "I have just learned how to adapt differently. Now my focus, is to expand the reach of White Apple Institute so we can help other differently-abled adult receive the tools they need to reach their highest potential."

ABOUT DANITA APPLEWHITE
In addition to founding White Apple Institute, Applewhite is a speaker, Adjunct College Professor, Certified Special Education & Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and author.
She has been recognized by the media for her design and implementation of workforce preparation programs and grant writing for programs serving students with disabilities.

OTHER SERVICES

The Student2Teacher radio show http://blgtalkradio.com/student2teacher promotes the mission of White Apple Institute http://whiteappleinstitute.org and focuses on psychosocial issues that impact the success of students and teachers, including Veterans with Disabilities who are attempting to or already attending school. The majority of the listeners and guests on this progressive radio show are interested in education, psychology, sociology, rehabilitation and related fields. The show broadcasts every Saturday morning from 10 to 11 a.m.

ABOUT WHITE APPLE INSTITUTE
White Apple Institute is a private, humanitarian organization that provides online education, training and rehabilitation services for adults. The organization (pending non-profit) assists adult age students challenged with mental or physical disabilities, or at-risk issues, who seek mental, physical, financial, and spiritual stability. All services are provided regardless of religion, gender choice, ethnicity, or culture to enhance success in college, job-training programs, and the workforce.
For more information call 480-471-8082 or visit online at http://www.whiteappleinstitute.org/.

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