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All-terrain wheelchairs available at Northern Regional Rec Center
Nov. 21. New all-terrain wheelchairs (ATWs) at the Northern Regional Recreation Center on Old Statesville Road provide greater access to trails and other outdoor environments. You can reserve an ATW once a day, Monday through Friday, for up to three hours per day. Reservations can be made by phone (980-314-6772) or in person at four […]
‘Mobi-mat’ makes beach accessible for people with disabilities
July 25. The public beach at Ramsey Creek Park is now more accessible to people with disabilities, thanks to a new non-slip access mat that allows visitors who use wheelchairs. Known as Mobi-mats, let people in wheelchairs enjoy the sand and sun alongside everyone else. Background July marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities […]
Novant Health donated $1M to health initiatives in area programs
Jan. 30. In December 2022, Novant Health Community Engagement contributed more than $1 million in charitable contributions to community partners, including the Ada Jenkins Center and Angels & Sparrows. The goal of Novant Health’s Developing Healthy Communities investment priority is to improve the health of people by promoting health, healing and treatment. Novant has community […]
Afterschool program seeks to hire, will hold career open house
Nov. 9. The Ada Jenkins Center has expanded our LEARN Works afterschool academic program to serve more students, and is looking to hire dedicated people who want to make a difference in children’s lives. The Ada Jenkins Center’s Education Services team is holding a career open house 11 am-2 pm Monday-Friday Nov. 14-18 featuring the […]
Ada Jenkins Center to celebrate 20th anniversary in Feb. with open house
Jan. 30 – The Ada Jenkins Center will celebrate its twentieth anniversary this year with an open house Feb. 15th from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the Ada Jenkins Center at 212 Gamble Street in Davidson. Today the Ada Jenkins Center continues to promote the importance of education and equal opportunity for all citizens. It […]
