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by Halle Marchese on April 5, 2021 The Disability Resource Center at the University of Florida is recruiting full-time American Sign Language interpreters. The new hires will interpret classes for students who are deaf and hard of hearing in addition to supporting campus events. UF will be the only university in Florida with several full-time interpreters, setting a new precedent for campus accessibility standards, said Jenna Gonzalez, interim director of the Disability Resource Center. “I want folks to know that if you really, truly want to be a Gator, you can come and get your access need...

The person who died was 80 or older. The death brings the county's total during the pandemic to 133.

One person who died was in their 70s, while the other was 80 and older. The deaths bring the county's total during the pandemic to 131.

Read Article Do you want to feel better, increase your quality of life, or improve your experience with healthcare providers? Healthy Living for ME will be offering a free workshop to help individuals with a wide range of chronic pain conditions. Living Well with Chronic Pain will be offered beginning Tuesday, March 16 and running through April 27. Workshops participants will meet weekly from 1:00-3:30 pm on Zoom, a video conferencing platform. Living Well with Chronic Pain is ideal for people who may be experiencing a wide range of chronic, non-cancer related pain conditions (arthritis, fib...

Intern Steven LaFave: 'Everyone deserves a chance.' Written By: Maria Lockwood | × Isabella Fonseca, an intern at Project SEARCH, gets a hug from Riley Greaves in the 3K classroom at Cooper Elementary School in Superior Tuesday, Feb. 23. (Jed Carlson / jcarlson@superiortelegram.com) Since September, four young adults with disabilities have been exploring career options through Project SEARCH. As they intern at local jobs, narrow down their interests and learn new skills, the students are helping change the culture in Douglas County. Nash Effinger, a 2020 Superior High School...