Overcoming Invisible Disabilities
Creative, energetic, diligent. When you see Elena in action delivering structured activities and supervision for youth at a local elementary school, these might be some of the words you would use to describe her. You would likely have no idea how hard she has worked to get to this place. Elena works as a Program Leader […] …
Reaching for the Stars
Lina’s Journey Imagine being a single mother of three children, two who have disabilities, and no support system. Think about navigating the normal tasks of getting kids to school and activities, putting food on the table, and handling healthcare essentials for a family with special needs. Add to this vision, that you also have disabilities yourself. How would you stay positive and motivated every day, as you face the demands of child-rearing and supporting a family of four by yourself? Lina Duron Lopez is an amazing lady, and she does exactly that. She has found her way, against odds, with …
Diversification is Airtronics’ Superpower
How Beacon Provides Cable and Wire Harness Solutions for Expanding Product Line The average person could perceive Airtronics’ focus – airplanes and electronics – to be extremely narrow. Airtronics is actually an incredibly diversified organization that specializes in supporting thousands of unique products and services through innovative engineering and depth of expertise. For 42 years Airtronics has been serving the aerospace industry, providing top-quality aircraft repair, manufacturing, machine shop and design services for the Army, Navy, Air National Guard and Air Force, as well as other international customers. As one of the larger prime contractors for the Department of Defense …
Shades of Ability – Paint Recycling Program
Get an insider’s view of Beacon Group’s Paint Recycling Program that employs people with disabilities, helps preserve the environment, AND produces an inexpensive paint product for YOU to purchase. View here. …
Beacon Featured on Profiles in Business, Tucson Metro Chamber, KLPX
Podcast interview with Beacon Group CEO, Greg Natvig, for Tucson Metro Chamber, August 2017. Audio Player …
Beacon Group Helps Adults with Disabilities Find Work
Beacon serves a wide range of people from highly technically skilled to those with severe developmental disabilities by providing a wide variety of employment options and progressions. …
Good Employees for Business – Green Valley News
Jobs aren't always just about the money or meeting ever-increasing production demands. They're also about serving the community, and two examples are at work in Green Valley and Sahuarita. Read the full article in The Green Valley News here. …
National Shift in Employment for the Disabled Upsets Some
The Arizona Daily Start reported on public policy related to employment for significantly disabled individuals. Many of the issues are still receiving attention. Download the full article here. …
Beacon Parents Speak Out!
Listen to parents of people served by Beacon Group discuss their challenges and the successes that their adult children have had working through Beacon Group. …
Local Matters
Beacon was featured in a Local Matters interview on Access Tucson in June 2014 describing how Beacon Group programs and training help individuals move from tax-supported to tax paying. …
