Publications
Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Legacy Supports Goodwill's Career Navigation Program
The Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Legacy Foundation helps provide access to opportunities that foster self-sufficiency, especially for women. As a grantor of the Goodwill Career Navigation program since 2018, they have created lasting impact for those pursuing equitable access to career opportunities.
Recognizing Disability As Part of the Workforce Equity Equation
Throughout October, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont joins employers, government agencies and nonprofits to celebrate the contributions made by workers with disabilities as part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This year’s theme for NDEAM, “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation,” recognizes the important role people with disabilities play in a diverse and inclusive American workforce.
Early one morning, six-year-old Larson was practicing karate punches. Without warning, he suddenly passed out on the floor. Larson’s mother thought he was joking, but he was unable to stand up on his own, had an intense headache and started vomiting. He couldn’t open his eyes or say anything to his parents. Larson’s parents called a nurse advice line, and they suggested getting a CT scan.
The All-Too-Real Risk of Stroke for Children and Teens
It is not widely known, but children can suffer strokes. Unfortunately, just as stroke is a leading cause of disability in adults, stroke can also cause disabilities in children. In fact, over 60 percent of children that survive a stroke are left with permanent neurological deficits. These can include learning and memory problems; difficulty with speech and language; impaired vision; behavior or personality changes; and development of epilepsy.