Project Search - Moore Public Schools

Here's a video showing some of the great things our interns did in their rotations as well as some of the fun we had volunteering and going on adventures. Cheers to a great 2025-2026 Project SEARCH year!

https://vimeo.com/1187334186/b7a2e6399a?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Thank you Drew Hill for making this video.

Project Search 2026 Graduation Video This is "Project Search 2026 Graduation Video" by Norman Regional Health System on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Every year Project SEARCH hosts a Shining Star Celebration where 10 Project SEARCH programs across Oklahoma come together to recognize their Shining Star and Making a Difference recipients!

This year, NRH / Moore Public Schools is proud to recognize Brooke Durrette as our Shining Star, and Katie Henderson and Jessica Pendley as our Making a Difference Award recipients! 🌟

We are beyond proud of Brooke — not only is she our Shining Star, but she is also our very first intern to be hired… by NRH, we might add! 🎉 What an incredible accomplishment!

Our Making a Difference Award is usually given to one individual, but this dynamic duo has made such a huge impact on our interns that we just couldn’t choose between them. Katie and Jessica have gone above and beyond by not only mentoring our interns, but by creating a welcoming space in their department where interns can learn, grow, and truly feel like part of the team.

Thank you all for the difference you make every single day. We are so grateful for your support, dedication, and belief in our interns! ❤️

What a perfect way to wrap up our final outing for Project SEARCH 2025-2026! We had an amazing time exploring the Science Museum Oklahoma and making memories together!

A huge THANK YOU to our biggest supporters at Moore Schools ASC for making this special day possible for our interns. We appreciate all the support, encouragement, and opportunities you continue to provide throughout the year! What a fun way to celebrate an incredible year together! 🎉🔬🧪

🎓 Join us in celebrating our Moore Public Schools Project SEARCH interns at their Graduation Ceremony on Friday, May 15th at 6:00 PM!

We are beyond proud of these amazing interns and all the hard work, growth, and determination they have shown throughout the year. Their future is bright, and this accomplishment deserves to be celebrated! 💙

Come help us cheer them on as they take this exciting next step! 🎉

Connor Tomlinson, a standout cast member from Netflix's "Love on the Spectrum," has been advocating for Senate Bill 433 in Georgia, known as Rio's Law. The legislation would create a voluntary specialty license plate to alert first responders that a driver or passenger may have autism or a developmental disability.

It also calls for enhanced training to help law enforcement and emergency personnel better understand and respond to individuals on the spectrum during interactions.This effort, inspired in part by personal experiences and stories from the autism community, has gained strong bipartisan support.

The bill passed both the Georgia Senate and House unanimously earlier this year and is now awaiting action from Governor Brian Kemp. Such measures aim to promote greater awareness and safer encounters for neurodiverse Georgians.

In this Project SEARCH Alumni Association webinar, we explore ABLE Savings Accounts. These tax-free savings accounts allow people with disabilities to save money without affecting their benefits. ABLE programs are now available in 47 states, giving individuals and families more options and financial independence.

Presenters Lauri Maloney and Lori Lamphere walk us through what ABLE accounts are, who is eligible, how to open an account, and how ABLE savings can be used. They also share important features to consider when choosing an ABLE plan.
This session is part of the Project SEARCH Alumni Association webinar series, which provides helpful information and resources for graduates, families, instructors, and friends.

Special thanks to our sponsor, Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF), for supporting the Project SEARCH Alumni Association and making educational content like this possible!
For more information about our Alumni Association please visit: https://www.projectsearch.us/alumni

A special friend can make all the difference! 💙 Our interns are learning job skills every day, but having someone who helps them feel like part of the team makes the journey even more meaningful. Shoutout to Ian McRee for being such an awesome friend and supporter! 👏✨

Project SEARCH is proud to recognize Jan Dobbs in the NRH Cafeteria as our April Mentor of the Month! Your patience, dedication, and commitment to helping our intern succeed in learning the skills needed to work in a cafeteria setting truly make a difference. Thank you for all that you do!

Volunteer day #2 Little Cats Special Olympics!