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Supporting Disabled Students Provides Valuable Lesson for All
Each year, anti-discrimination laws open the doors to higher learning for millions of disabled students. It's up to the students to navigate the world beyond those newly opened doors, and many have found that choosing a college where they receive the caring support of faculty, staff and fellow students can help pave the path to academic success.

Easy and Fun Ways to Teach Your Kids Important Values
Things like giving, sharing and volunteering are all things children should learn, but how can you teach them in a fun and meaningful way? Here are some ideas that make learning these values enjoyable for both parent and child.

For Many Consumers, Eco-awareness is a 'Package Deal'
As an environmentally aware consumer, you choose products that are made from natural ingredients and manufactured in eco-conscious ways. Now it's time to take a look at how products are packaged, and how that packaging affects the environment.

Boomers Driving Makeover of American Volunteerism
Baby boomers have been rewriting American culture for decades. Now, as the first wave of retiring boomers leaves the work force and the next wave is reaching the 55-plus mark, they are redefining yet another great American institution - volunteerism.

Don't Let a DUI Spoil Tailgating Fun ... or Worse
Football season is back and with it returns the tradition of tailgating. Good food, good friends, a great game and beverages to get you in the spirit. Several hours and several beers later, it's time to head home. Your head's humming, but you think you're okay to drive. Then, a few miles from home you see the flashing lights of a police car.

Sea Service Supporters Earn Honors
What do a world class golfer, a U. S. congressman and an international CEO have in common? They all answered the call to public service -- two in uniform and one to elected office. The U.S. Navy Memorial will honor these sea service supporters on Sept. 30, 2008.

Volunteers Fill Void for Seniors Needing Aid, Companionship
By 2030, the number of Americans 80 and older is expected to rise from 9.3 million (in 2000) to 10.5 million. With this increased average life span, comes an increased demand on resources from health to social services. Volunteer-based organizations are stepping in to fill a growing need.