I recently had the opportunity to go on a tour of the STAR Center. The STAR Center, located in Jackson, Tennessee, is currently the largest assistive technology center in the nation. This center is designed to help people with disabilities through the use of technology. The STAR Center has a lot of adaptive equipment that those with disabilities can be trained to use. The technology helps them work towards goals, such as finding a job or becoming more independent. However, the clients do not teach themselves how to use the equipment. There are tons of trained professionals who train the clients on using the technology. The STAR Center helps people with disabilities of all ages, from infants to senior adults, as well as their families. They rely heavily on donations and volunteers. One thing that really stood out to me was that they help people who might not be able to pay for the services. They serve anyone and everyone who they believe they can help, regardless of whether or not the person can pay.
As I took the tour of the STAR Center, one thing was repeated many times, and it really stood out to me. It was clear that the STAR Center really treats each person as an individual. Many things that were said started with, "Depending on the individual..." I think that it is so neat that they recognize that each person is unique in his or her own way, and that "One size does not fit all." The staff at the STAR Center recognizes that although clients may have similarities, each person is different in terms of limitations and abilities. Because of this, many of the therapy centers and technology "depend on the individual." I think that this is important to remember when it comes to teaching as well. Students are all different, and they need to be taught in a variety of ways.
I was also blown away with how large the STAR Center is. There seemed to be endless rooms of equipment. It is so neat to think of all of the people they help each year! The STAR Center will not accept each person who comes for treatment. By that, I mean that if they feel as if the person could receive better help elsewhere, they will provide the appropriate information to the person. In the Resource Room, there are tons of brochures and flyers with different programs around the city. These are used to find additional help if needed. It is very important to treat each client like an individual. As the lady who gave us our tour said, "Consider the person." We need to think about how we like to be treated, and treat everyone around us with the same respect and love we would like to receive.
I learned much about the STAR Center as a result of doing a little research and taking a tour. I am glad I had the chance to see the STAR Center and learn more about all the people they help through their services. If you have not heard much about the STAR Center, I recommend finding out more about it! It really is a great place that helps so many people!
Click here for more information about the STAR Center.
As I took the tour of the STAR Center, one thing was repeated many times, and it really stood out to me. It was clear that the STAR Center really treats each person as an individual. Many things that were said started with, "Depending on the individual..." I think that it is so neat that they recognize that each person is unique in his or her own way, and that "One size does not fit all." The staff at the STAR Center recognizes that although clients may have similarities, each person is different in terms of limitations and abilities. Because of this, many of the therapy centers and technology "depend on the individual." I think that this is important to remember when it comes to teaching as well. Students are all different, and they need to be taught in a variety of ways.
I was also blown away with how large the STAR Center is. There seemed to be endless rooms of equipment. It is so neat to think of all of the people they help each year! The STAR Center will not accept each person who comes for treatment. By that, I mean that if they feel as if the person could receive better help elsewhere, they will provide the appropriate information to the person. In the Resource Room, there are tons of brochures and flyers with different programs around the city. These are used to find additional help if needed. It is very important to treat each client like an individual. As the lady who gave us our tour said, "Consider the person." We need to think about how we like to be treated, and treat everyone around us with the same respect and love we would like to receive.
I learned much about the STAR Center as a result of doing a little research and taking a tour. I am glad I had the chance to see the STAR Center and learn more about all the people they help through their services. If you have not heard much about the STAR Center, I recommend finding out more about it! It really is a great place that helps so many people!
Click here for more information about the STAR Center.
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