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Melwood and Linden Agree to Historic Integration
UPPER MARLBORO, MD, May 24, 2017— Melwood and Linden Resources (“Linden”), two leading non-profit organizations in Maryland and Virginia, have formally agreed to a historic affiliation, creating one of the largest non-profit organizations in the Washington metropolitan area focused on creating jobs and delivering services for people with disabilities (our preferred term is “differing abilities”).
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Linden Resources’ board member Steve Weiss was interviewed by Federal News Radio
Linden Resources’ board member Steve Weiss was interviewed by Federal News Radio recently. (If you’d like to see what he said about Linden, go to the 12:40minute mark and then to the 23:00 minute mark.) We are grateful to have such wonderful and engaged board members like Steve!
Linden Resources on the Virginia Report
Our CEO – Linda Chandler, VP of Mission Services – Michelle Brownlee, and Warehouse Specialist & Team Leader – Abdullah Nouri were delighted to be the guests this week on the Virginia Report with Delegate Ken Plum. Listen to them discuss Linden Resources and our Mission.
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Linden Resources was honored to receive SmartCEO’s 2015 Corporate Culture Award at a festive reception held at The Fillmore in Silver Spring on December 2nd. More than 300 executives and decision-makers gathered to celebrate 50 companies for their commitment to fostering a creative, collaborative workplace culture.
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Maryland Park Service's first fully accessible playground is open.
No mobility limitations at Patapsco Valley State Park's new Hollofield playground
baltimoresun.com
The brand-new playground, featuring components made of recycled material, is located off Route 40 and opened to park visitors last month.Stumped on how to answer an often asked interview question? "Tell me about yourself."
TIME
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Check out more stories from the Limitless series from the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs.
Limitless: Breaking the Bounds of Disability -
studentreportinglabs.org
“We are aware of what we can achieve. We simply need for people who are not disabled to understand and appreciate what we can offer and what we can do, and to simply give us a chance.”Wonderfully inspiring series from the Student Reporting Labs. Check out more of their stories!
Designer born without hands chooses a life of inspiration
pbs.org
When Ryan Hudson-Peralta was born with a congenital limb deficiency, doctors said he would never drive a car, go to a regular school or have a family of his own. Now all grown up, the web designer is an inspiration to his family, friends and colleagues. His son, Noah, produced this report as part of..."Not being able to consume the same culture as everyone else isn’t just an inconvenience—it keeps visually impaired people separate from their neighbors."
How Do You Watch Peak TV If You’re Blind?
vanityfair.com
Inside the burgeoning world of audio description, a game-changer in accessible TV.
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