By Rodolfo Morales, Ph.D., Horticulture and Ecology Educator Global Autism Conference, organized by the Phoenix Autism Society The past two years, I’ve attended the Global Autism Conference, organized by the ...
By Brenda Redel, Director of Organizational Development Who hasn't heard a friend or neighbor (or even ourselves) complain about being stuck in traffic, having to wait in a line, or ...
By Naomi Gray Caregiver, Casa Esperança and Apartments During the pandemic, I have often felt like we’re living more in the Twilight Zone than in the world we’re supposed ...
By Heather Scott, Admissions Counselor Recently, Rainbow Acres experienced a window of time when we could accept new residents during the pandemic. In October, we admitted four residents, one ...
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 ...
[Post updated February 24, 2021] 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 ...
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 ...