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10/31/2026

🎃👻 Witching you a SPOOK-tacular Halloween! 🧙‍♀️🕸️

From all of us at Shares, Inc., have a safe, fun, and frightfully fantastic Halloween! 🧡🖤

10/30/2026

Employment Changes Lives!

It can mean earning your own money, learning new skills, building friendships, gaining confidence, and having a place where you belong.

Throughout this week, we’ve shared some of the many ways employment can make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. But behind every statistic is a person with their own goals, talents, interests, and dreams for the future.

Meaningful employment gives people the opportunity to contribute, grow, connect with others, and have more choices in their own lives.

That’s why disability employment matters not just during NDEAM, but every day.

10/29/2026

A job is a chance to show what you can do and discover what else you can do.

Work can be a place to grow. It gives people opportunities to learn new skills, take on responsibilities, solve problems, and make their own decisions.

Employment and self-determination studies show that work can also provide opportunities to set goals, make choices, and speak up for yourself. With the right opportunity and support, people can build skills, gain confidence, and take pride in what they accomplish.

Sometimes all it takes is the opportunity to say, “Look what I can do!”

10/28/2026

A job can give you more than coworkers; it can give you a place to belong.

In one study of workers with intellectual and developmental disabilities, 91% said they had friends at work, and 38% said the people and friendships were the best part of their job.

A job can create opportunities to build friendships, be part of a team, meet new people, and experience the feeling of “I belong here.” Those connections can make going to work something to look forward to because you’re part of something.

10/27/2026

💵 A paycheck is more than money. It can mean choice.

Published research found that people with intellectual disabilities working in the community reported greater financial autonomy than those participating in sheltered workshops or adult day programs.

Employment can provide more than income; it can create opportunities for independence, responsibility, greater control over your own life, and the pride of saying, “I did this.”

10/26/2026

Wanting to work and having the opportunity to work are two very different things.

Among adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities surveyed by NCI-IDD, only 17% had a paid job in the community. Yet among those who didn’t have one, 44% said they wanted one.

That’s a lot of people saying, “I want to work.”

A job is a chance to contribute, learn, earn a paycheck, meet people, and be part of the community. But first, someone has to be given the opportunity.

At Shares, Inc., we believe people with disabilities should have the same chance to pursue employment and discover what they can accomplish.

💚 Everyone deserves the opportunity to work toward the life they want.

10/23/2026

A Voice for Change. A Passion for Inclusion.

Meet Jessica, a passionate self-advocate who regularly writes to state legislators about disability-related issues. She serves as Sergeant at Arms on the Board of Self-Advocates of Indiana (SAI) and has dedicated 23 years as a consumer representative on the Indiana Human Rights Committee!

Her message to employers is powerful:

💬 "Individuals with disabilities deserve as much consideration as a non-disabled person when they are both qualified for the position."

She believes employees with disabilities can bring fresh perspectives and help businesses become more inclusive.

Now, she's working toward her own goal of paid employment, hoping to be a role model for her peers and continue creating positive change.

Her story is a reminder that inclusion isn't just about having a seat at the table. It's about having a voice, being heard, and being given an opportunity!

10/22/2026

What does Steve love most about volunteering? "Getting new friends!"

Through Shares, Inc.'s Skills to Work program, Steve has been busy making a difference in our community! At the Kenneth Butler Memorial Soup Kitchen, he helps prepare donated food items, break down boxes, take out trash, and clean tables. He's also lending a hand at the local animal shelter by helping with laundry! 🐾

But for Steve, volunteering is about more than completing tasks. It's about connecting with others, building friendships, and learning to communicate with new people. He says volunteering makes him happy, and he'd miss the friendships he's made if he couldn't participate.

🌟 His job coach describes him as "ambitious," and his Shares, Inc. direct support professional praises his ability to follow directions and his eagerness to get to know fellow volunteers.

What's next? Steve is working to find paid employment! Along the way, he's gaining valuable experience, developing workplace skills, and building his resume.

10/21/2026

🌟 Every Opportunity Builds Possibilities! 🌟

Sometimes, all it takes is an opportunity to discover something new about yourself!

Stephanie has been part of Shares, Inc. since 1988, working in our workshop with little interest in pursuing community employment. But when the opportunity came along to fill in as our receptionist, she decided to give it a try! 💙

Since then, she's learned to transfer calls, become familiar with staff extensions, and strengthened her communication skills. She enjoys working more independently and having a quieter space where she can brainstorm ideas for a book she's writing! 📚 She also enjoys using her earnings to buy books, sharing that "Reading is more fun than television!"

Her supervisors have noticed increased confidence, a more positive outlook, and a greater willingness to try new things.

✨ The exciting next step? She has opened a Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) case to pursue employment as a receptionist at Shares, Inc.!

Her story reminds us that interests and goals can change when people are given opportunities to explore their abilities and discover new possibilities.

10/20/2026

🌟 From Part-Time to Full-Time, Meet Connor! 🌟

When Connor started working at Thunderbird Molding in early 2026, he was hired as a part-time employee. But in less than six months, his hard work, determination, and dedication earned him a FULL-TIME POSITION! 👏🎉

Today, Connor takes parts from the assembly line, puts them together if needed, and boxes them for shipping. But to him, his job means so much more than a paycheck.

💬 “I enjoy being a part of the team.”

Connor takes pride in his accomplishments, values his coworkers, and appreciates having a purpose each day. One of his biggest motivations is being able to provide for himself and his little sister.

❤️ “I know my mom would want me to be happy and experience everything life has to offer.”

When asked what advice he would give someone with a disability who is looking for work, Connor encouraged them to consider working with a job coach. Having the opportunity to explore different careers helped him discover the right fit.

And Connor had one more piece of financial advice: “Open up a Roth IRA as soon as possible!” 😄

Connor's story is a wonderful reminder of what can happen when determination meets opportunity. A job isn't just about earning money. It's about independence, friendships, personal growth, and building a future.

Congratulations, Connor! We are proud of all you have accomplished and excited to see what comes next! 💙

Address

521 Conrad Harcourt Way
Rushville, IN
46173

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+17659385321

Website

http://www.sharesinc.org/

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