John Stefenak’s life is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the courage to forge his own path in the face of life’s challenges. Born and raised in the Fort Wayne area, John grew up alongside his five siblings, developing a deep sense of family and community. A proud graduate of Leo High School, he envisioned […]
Posts with the Vocational Rehabilitation tag
ATU648 – Part 2: Vocational Rehabilitation Updates with Theresa Koleszar and Kristina Blankenship
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guests: Theresa Koleszar – Director – Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Kristina Blankenship – Director – Business and Community […]
ATU647 – Vocational Rehabilitation Updates with Theresa Koleszar and Kristina Blankenship
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guests: Theresa Koleszar – Director – Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Kristina Blankenship – Director – Business and Community […]
Consumer Highlight: Thomas Kramer
I met with Thomas Kramer at the the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Logistical Support Center/Centralized Sign Shop office on the east side of Indianapolis. Thomas has been a sign operation supervisor for 10 years. He oversees the sign shop that makes the signs for all state roads and interstates throughout the state of Indiana. It was […]
Consumer Highlight: Lonell Jones
I met with Lonell Jones and Jim Rinehart, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easterseals Crossroads, at Lonell’s home in Fort Wayne, Indiana to learn about the assistive technology he is using that allows him to keep working. I learned that Lonell was born premature. He told me that he was pronounced dead for twenty minutes. I […]
Consumer Highlight: Nicholi Kauffman
Upon making an appointment to come meet with Nicholi Kauffman he excitedly told me he was moving into his first apartment and would be settled in by the time we met. Nicholi is a student at Ivy Tech Community College in Lafayette, Indiana and moved into an apartment not far for the school. I pulled […]