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PARTICIPANT FROM STARABILITY FOUNDATION’S TRAILBLAZER ACADEMY HIRED AT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF NAPLES (Photo attached) NAPLES, Florida (August 3, 2022) – The Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (CMON) has recently hired Allison Occhionero, a participant of STARability Foundation’s Trailblazer Academy, to join the Visitor Services team. STARability is a regional leader in providing innovative, results-driven programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Southwest Florida and beyond. The Trailblazer Academy offers community-based skill development experiences for young adults, whether they are on a path to life enrichment or have vocational aspirations. Allison has visited CMON during her participation in the Trailblazer Academy for vocational training outings with other trailblazers. She expressed interest in making her role helping at the museum more permanent and worked with STARability Foundation and CMON to begin the hiring process. “We are so appreciative of the museum’s employment opportunity for Allison,” said Allison’s family. “CMON’s commitment is a shining example of how companies can make a profound impact on inclusive opportunities and are ready, willing, and able to provide the best employment source. These partnerships are fantastic, and we are grateful for the connection between STARability Foundation and CMON.” Since its foundation, CMON has strived to be an inclusive and welcoming organization that encourages positive conversations and the creation of safe spaces for people to be their authentic selves and to learn from one another in service of a rewarding experience and fostering innovative ideas. CMON and STARability Foundation partner in several ways, including vocational training through the Trailblazer Academy and CMON’s selling STAR Studio’s handmade products in the museum store. CMON is also proud to offer monthly Exceptional Nights, created specifically for children with physical and/or neurological disabilities, Autism, and other sensory integration disorders. Lighting and sounds are muted, cool-down spaces are available, and participation is limited to keep crowds to a minimum. The whole family is encouraged to attend to make the evening enjoyable and educational for the child. CMON CEO Jonathan Foerster added, “We are excited to bring both Allison's talents and her perspective to the CMON team. We hope her hiring will inspire others to explore their potential, including the many neurodiverse children who frequent our museum."
PARTICIPANT FROM STARABILITY FOUNDATION’S TRAILBLAZER ACADEMY HIRED AT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF NAPLES (Photo attached)
NAPLES, Florida (August 3, 2022) – The Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (CMON) has recently hired Allison Occhionero, a participant of STARability Foundation’s Trailblazer Academy, to join the Visitor Services team.
STARability is a regional leader in providing innovative, results-driven programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Southwest Florida and beyond. The Trailblazer Academy offers community-based skill development experiences for young adults, whether they are on a path to life enrichment or have vocational aspirations.
Allison has visited CMON during her participation in the Trailblazer Academy for vocational training outings with other trailblazers. She expressed interest in making her role helping at the museum more permanent and worked with STARability Foundation and CMON to begin the hiring process.
“We are so appreciative of the museum’s employment opportunity for Allison,” said Allison’s family. “CMON’s commitment is a shining example of how companies can make a profound impact on inclusive opportunities and are ready, willing, and able to provide the best employment source. These partnerships are fantastic, and we are grateful for the connection between STARability Foundation and CMON.”
Since its foundation, CMON has strived to be an inclusive and welcoming organization that encourages positive conversations and the creation of safe spaces for people to be their authentic selves and to learn from one another in service of a rewarding experience and fostering innovative ideas.
CMON and STARability Foundation partner in several ways, including vocational training through the Trailblazer Academy and CMON’s selling STAR Studio’s handmade products in the museum store. CMON is also proud to offer monthly Exceptional Nights, created specifically for children with physical and/or neurological disabilities, Autism, and other sensory integration disorders. Lighting and sounds are muted, cool-down spaces are available, and participation is limited to keep crowds to a minimum. The whole family is encouraged to attend to make the evening enjoyable and educational for the child.
CMON CEO Jonathan Foerster added, “We are excited to bring both Allison's talents and her perspective to the CMON team. We hope her hiring will inspire others to explore their potential, including the many neurodiverse children who frequent our museum."