The health and safety of our Ranchers and Staff have remained the highest priority during our response to COVID-19. During 2020, thoughtful planning and diligent adherence to safety protocols have ...
By Courtney Yeates, Music Coordinator When I joined Rainbow Acres in January 2020, my predecessor, Eric Jennings, left some big shoes to fill. Before leaving, he suggested his replacement be ...
The Tax Reform Bill that passed in 2017 essentially doubled the standard deduction for individual and joint tax filers. One of the most substantial consequences of that change was that ...
By Rodolfo Morales, Ph.D., Horticulture and Ecology Educator This month marks my fifth anniversary at Rainbow Acres and, to celebrate, I decided to write an account of the amazing life ...
By Gary Wagner, President & CEO When terms like “special needs” or “developmentally disabled" are used to describe someone, they create certain perceptions regarding the individual. It’s human nature to ...
By Gregg Sneller, Partnership Advocate My friends at Rainbow Acres with developmental disabilities have so much to offer the world. I have seen this firsthand as a pastor bringing a ...
By Jen Murphree, Director of Admissions As I write this, I have a deep sense of bittersweet sadness. Earlier today, I had to say, “See you when I see you,” ...
By Laura Chesny, Resident Care Coordinator In my role at Rainbow Acres, I talk to many of our residents on a daily basis. My role is that of an advocate ...
By Christine Walker, Director of Health & Wellness For over 15 years, the Health & Wellness Center has been located in an outdated double-wide trailer but recently relocated to Baldwin ...
By Catherine Metz, Life Skills Educator With the new year, we are celebrating the one-year anniversary of the inception of Rainbow Academy, Rainbow Acres’ new system for providing well-rounded educational ...