Today we join people around the world in recognizing Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), a day dedicated to opening eyes, minds, and conversations about access and inclusion for people of all abilities. Accessibility is more than a checklist. It is a commitment to ensuring that everyone can participate fully in life without barriers. From the […]
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Celebrating 60 Years of Impact at Sunrise Community
Last week, Sunrise Community hosted a heartfelt celebration at our South Miami-Dade 162nd Campus, marking six decades of empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. What began in 1964 as a vision to build a more supportive and person-centered world has grown into a legacy of service, advocacy, and meaningful impact. The celebration brought together […]
Honoring the Heart of Care – Nurses Week at Sunrise Community
Each year during National Nurses Week, we take a moment to recognize the exceptional dedication, compassion, and expertise of nurses across the country. At Sunrise Community, our nurses are more than healthcare providers, they are advocates, educators, and essential members of the support team for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. From administering care to […]
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week at Sunrise Children’s Services
This week we are shining the spotlight on some of the most important people in our community, our amazing teachers. At Sunrise Children’s Services, Teacher Appreciation Week is more than a celebration, it is a heartfelt thank you to the incredible educators who pour their passion, creativity, and dedication into shaping young minds every single […]
Words Matter: How We Talk About Autism Shapes Inclusion
April marks World Autism Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding, fostering acceptance, and advocating for the rights of autistic individuals. Today, on World Autism Awareness Day, we want to highlight the power of language and how the words we choose can shape perceptions and create a more inclusive world. Why Language Matters The […]
Sunrise Community Celebrates ANCOR’s 2025 DSP of the Year Award Winners!
We are thrilled to announce that two of our outstanding staff members of Sunrise Community have been recognized with the ANCOR 2025 Direct Support Professional (DSP) of the Year Award! Please join us in congratulating Taniyah Nelson (Philadelphia, PA) and Britany Jackson (Cape Coral, FL) for their unwavering dedication, compassion, and advocacy in supporting persons […]
