Eagle Connections at TCC

Tallahassee Community College is hosting the 2023-24 Scholarship Fair on Thursday, January 26 at 6:00pm. Learn about how scholarships can help you pay for college. The event is free to attend.

Current and future TCC students (and parents!) - join us next Thursday for the 2023-24 Scholarship Fair. Learn from our experts about how scholarships can help you pay for college. The event is free to attend.

Check out the Future Pathways Fl newsletter to learn about the amazing things happening this month- spring sports, friendship groups, networking classes, art classes, and so much more!

There are so many amazing things happening this month! See our newsletter for information on spring sports, friendship groups, networking classes, and so much more!

We have updates from our friends at Arts4All Florida, Big Bend Transition Council, FSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, Making Light Productions, NextStep at Endeavor Academy, Obsessions Gifts, Shine Tallahassee, SportsAbility Alliance, and Special Olympics Florida - Northwest Region.

https://mailchi.mp/6f8c58d1bcf9/a-monthly-friendship-membership-fall-sports-registration-and-more-13531924

Save the date for the Big Bend Transition Council Family Resource Expo on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 5:30pm-7:00pm at Adult and Community Education (ACE) located at 526 Appleyard Drive.

Learn about postsecondary options, public benefits, support agencies, and more!

SAVE THE DATE!!

Please join the Big Bend Transition Council for our annual Family Resource Expo on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 5:30pm-7:00pm. The Expo will be held at Adult and Community Education (ACE) located at 526 Appleyard Drive.

For more information please contact Kristy Ward at [email protected].

Tallahassee Community College Fall 2022 Eagle Award was presented to Brantley! Congratulations and thank you for the ways you positively impact the campus and community!

Congratulations to Brantley Goodson who was recently honored with an Eagle Award!

The person who nominated him said, "Brantley Goodson is an Eagle Connections student in the last year of the program. Over the past three years, Brantley has grown in independence, leadership, and confidence towards being an outstanding student and creating a positive and inclusive culture on campus. One of his current instructors, Dr. Beth Huettel, commented “Brantley is one of my best students. He always gets his assignments done as soon as they are posted, he emails me when he has questions, and he is a pleasure to have in class. The class is enriched by his willingness to actively participate during class. I can’t speak highly enough of Brantley. He is diligent, eager to learn, and always gets his work done ahead of time. He was also one of the few who would ask and answer questions in class.” Another way Brantley is a role model student is by offering encouragement and help to other students with their homework or internship timesheets. He also demonstrates leadership by organizing and planning social activities on campus for other Eagle Connections students like trips to the Relaxation Room or card games. In addition, he was a panelist on the Student Accessibility Services POP Panel to voice ways the College supports and could better support students with disabilities. He continues to advocate for accessibility and inclusion on campus, especially for the students who will attend TCC next year when he has already graduated. In small but consistent and meaningful ways, Brantley motivates prospective students, current students, classmates, faculty, and staff towards inclusion and a better place for everyone. This nomination is submitted on behalf of the entire Eagle Connections team to recognize this exceptional student."

The Winter 2022 newsletter is posted below with information about student accomplishments and highlights from the Fall 2022 semester. From mock interviews to internships to completing their courses, the students have a lot to be proud of!

Students enjoyed the TCC Office of Student Life Winter Wonderful hosted earlier in December. Congratulations to all the students for finishing the Fall 2022 semester!

Students learn and share about advocacy during the Emerging Advocates call on Thursday, December 1st at 3:00pm. Register online: https://buff.ly/3Gl70mR

This one's for all the students out there... on December 1, you're invited to gather (on Zoom) with other students to learn and share about advocacy and standing up for yourself. Students, mark your calendar today and join this Emerging Advocates call! cc Association of University Centers on Disabilities https://buff.ly/3Gl70mR

It was mock interview day for some students today. Looking good!

TCC will cancel classes and close all campuses, with the exception of the Florida Public Safety Institute, on Thursday, November 10. We will return to normal operations on Monday, November 14, following the Veteran’s Day holiday closure. Go to www.tcc.fl.edu/alerts for more information.

TCC ALERT! The National Weather Service has reported Tropical Storm Nicole is forecasted to produce strong wind gusts that may be felt across the entire Florida Peninsula and Florida Big Bend on Wednesday and Thursday. Due to the potential for high winds and the impact on transportation in and around the region, TCC will cancel classes and close all campuses, with the exception of the Florida Public Safety Institute, on Thursday, November 10. We will return to normal operations on Monday, November 14, following the Veteran’s Day holiday closure. Go to www.tcc.fl.edu/alerts for more information.

Congratulations to Mia Ledford who has joined Eagle Connections as a Career Support Specialist.

Congratulations to Mia Ledford who has joined Eagle Connections as a Career Support Specialist. In this role she will be supporting students and employers in creating positive internship and employment opportunities on campus and in the community.

Eagle Connections newsletter for the month of October 2022 is available below to learn about student activities, new staff, and more.

Happy Halloween! Thank you Tallahassee Community College Library for hosting the games and treats!

All Abilities Industries is hosting the Blind Can Film Festival Launch Party officially welcoming the Amazing Blind Magician from California now as a new Tallahassee Resident. This free event will be from 6:00-9:00pm on Oct 28th with live music and MAGIC!

https://www.blindcan.org/tallyabilitiesparty
1030 Railroad Square, Building 630-10

TallyABILITIESparty | blindCAN Film Fest All Abilities Industries is hosting the Blind Can Film Festival Launch Party officially welcoming the Amazing Blind Magician from California now as a new Tallahassee Resident /

APD Florida (Agency for Persons with Disabilities) and its
partners are hosting the 2022 Disability Employment Awareness Celebration on Monday, October 24, in the Florida Capitol, 400 South Monroe Street. This free public event will begin at 9:00 a.m.

APD and its partners will be honoring 12 outstanding Florida employers with a history of hiring people with disabilities on Monday, October 24, in the Florida Capitol, 400 South Monroe Street. This free public event will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level. There will be informational displays, refreshments, and presenters emphasizing the importance of providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Both individuals with disabilities and the employers who hire them will share inspiring stories.

Independence Landing Annual B3 Bash is November 10, 2022 featuring Sister Hazel and The Currys.

Independence Landing families, friends, supporters, potential residents, we have the honor of being selected by Rock By the Sea nonprofit for this concert by Sister Hazel and the Currys! We are honored and excited. Especially bc this is our last Bash before next year's occupancy. We are only where we are today because of this fantastic community! PLease consider sponsoring our event or secure reserved VIP seating. Use this link to do so. We want to celebrate the coming grand opening of Independence Landing with you! https://www.independencelanding.org/b3-bash/

Future Pathways Fl Newsletter features great information like
Friday Night Shine is THIS Friday, Special Olympics basketball registration is live, and so much more! Read all about it in this month's Pathways Periodical: https://mailchi.mp/.../a-monthly-friendship-membership...

READ ALL ABOUT IT!!! Friday Night Shine is THIS Friday, Special Olympics basketball registration is live, and so much more! Read all about it in this month's Pathways Periodical: https://mailchi.mp/5a4668be201b/a-monthly-friendship-membership-fall-sports-registration-and-more

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and the theme for 2022 is "Disability: Part of the Equity Equation.” Learn more from the U.S. Department of Labor https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Learn more at www.dol.gov/NDEAM.

The most recent Eagle Connections newsletter for September is available to learn about student activities, employment resources, and more.

The Think College Emerging Advocates Student Group meeting is Wednesday, September 28. It starts at 2:00pm ET for one hour.

Students with disabilities talk about being a college student, disability rights, and advocacy. Click this link to register https://buff.ly/3flwzc9

Hey students, come join the Emerging Advocates Student Group meeting on September 28. It starts at 2pm ET and last an hour. What happens at the meeting? Students with disabilities talk about things like being a college student, disability rights, and advocacy. Adults may join but remember, this is a meeting for students run by students! You need to register to attend. Click this link to register https://buff.ly/3flwzc9

CareerEco: Virtual Events- for Students & Alumni from Colleges & Universities seeking Full-time, Intern, & Co-op jobs! Register and meet with Employers actively recruiting for a more diverse workforce! To learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3DnE64a

Calling all Students & Alumni from Colleges & Universities nationwide across all Majors & Degrees seeking Full-time, Intern, & Co-op jobs! It’s not too late to register for the September 22nd Diversity & Inclusion Virtual Career Fair to meet with Employers actively recruiting for a more diverse workforce! To learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3DnE64a

Join Florida Center for Inclusive Communities - FCIC next week on Tuesday, September 20 for a presentation by Allison Fogarty, CEO of Doggy Delights by Allison LLC., where she will describe her journey to entrepreneurship. She will give tips to interested entrepreneurs and their “sidekicks” (family/friends).

For more information about this webinar, visit https://flfcic.cbcs.usf.edu/webinars.html

Join us on September 20 for a presentation by Allison Fogarty, CEO of Doggy Delights by Allison LLC., where she will describe her journey to entrepreneurship. She will give tips to interested entrepreneurs and their “sidekicks” (family/friends).

Allison has appeared on The Rachel Ray Show and has been featured in Women’s World and STYLE magazines. For more information about this webinar, visit https://flfcic.cbcs.usf.edu/webinars.html

Disability Rights Florida has the Elections Accessibility Summit next week on Tuesday, 9/20/22 from 9:00am-2:00pm, virtual and in person in Tampa! Register here: https://bit.ly/3CjwxuW

The Elections Accessibility Summit is 9/20/22, virtual and in person in Tampa! Register now: https://bit.ly/3CjwxuW

Join the Access The Vote Florida coalition to discuss important disability voting issues. They will have a keynote speaker, a variety of panels featuring people with disabilities, election accessibility experts, and opportunities to learn more about the coalition’s efforts to make our elections more accessible for all.

Don’t miss Keynote Speaker Emily Voorde!

If you want to attend in person, be sure to sign up by 9/15/22.
In-person event in Tampa, FL at Embassy Suites USF
Virtual on Zoom

When: September 20, 2022 9am to 2pm

Disability Rights Florida