Pathways Stories and Blog
My Experience as a Volunteer at Pathways
As I reflect on my experience at Pathways, I am reminded of the Prayer of St. Francis: “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:where there is hatred, let me sow love;where there is injury, pardon;where there is doubt, faith;where there is despair, hope;where there is darkness, light;where there is sadness, joy. O divine Master,…
Lifelong learners
At some point in your life, you have probably been stereotyped. If you’re tall, people ask, “did you play basketball?” If you wore glasses as a kid, you were a bookworm. But what if these stereotypes were overwhelmingly negative and continuous throughout your life? What if they were hurtful? What if they didn’t stop? A…
11 years and not slowing down
After high school there are limited opportunities for these adults. Working isn’t always an option and, for many, their days are spent alone at home. Because of their disabilities many can’t drive to go to the movies, meet up with friends for a gym workout, or just do what adults typically do. It can be…
Volunteering During a Pandemic
With social distancing as a huge staple in our new temporary norm, it can be hard to find meaningful ways to spend your time. There are fewer opportunities to get outside and interact with your community. While Pathways is still virtual students, aren’t going out in the community to volunteer, to go on field trips,…
Meet some of our athletes
Terah Years active: 27 Sports: Track and Field; Swimming; Bowling Terah began competing in Special Olympics when she was 9-years-old. She started competing in Track and Field, especially enjoying the softball throw. She soon added bowling and won many gold medals during the years that she competed. To help loosen up the back muscles she…
Online classes keep students connected
At Pathways we create all of our own curriculum and adapt lessons to fit the needs of our students. We aren’t restricted by state guidelines of what we can and cannot teach and have the freedom to explore any subject that interests our students. This freedom also allows us to share the word of God…
Looking to God in Hard Times
Last week we hosted an online Bible study for our students. It was heartwarming seeing everyone from the safety of their homes smile as new friends joined our video chat. Our class covered Mark 4:35-40: That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Leaving the…
At Home Fitness
Looking for some at home fitness routines to help keep you active? Pathways students have some videos that they love to use during fitness class that help motivate them to get moving. Here are a few student favorites that you can do from home! 1. Walk a Mile with Leslie There is nothing quite like…
Training for Track
One of our important values here at Pathways is movement. It is so important to get up and stay active because of the positive physical and mental health impacts. Life is busy and it can be hard to fit exercise into a schedule. We make a point of having daily exercise activities from stretching and…
Pathways raises more than $81,000 for a new shuttle bus
Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of the Tulsa community, Pathways has raised more than $81,000 toward a new shuttle which will include a wheelchair lift. Anything raised above the final cost of the shuttle will help Pathways fund the addition of a third classroom with three more teacher positions this year. This success was made…