Grounded In Christ

At Pathways, we believe that the example of Jesus’s life is a model for living and change in our world. We incorporate biblical teachings and the ministry of Christ in all we do.

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Myth Vs Fact: People with Intellectual Disabilities are Always Happy

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Myth: People with intellectual disabilities are always happy. 

Fact: Neurodivergent individuals are not always happy. It’s common for them to struggle with regulating their emotions. 

When you visit a classroom at Pathways, you’ll often find our students smiling and laughing, but sometimes students struggle with frustration, sadness, or other emotions. In fact, neurodivergent individuals may struggle to regulate their emotions due to poorly developed socialization and coping skills. A delay in emotional development is often associated with intellectual disabilities

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Pathways Celebrates 100 Students and Counting

Pathways began in 2009 with seven students, and now, 14 years later, we’re celebrating 100 students enrolled at one time! We’ve always known that Pathways is a unique community where students can be loved, respected, and valued, and we’re so thankful to reach this point in Pathways’ history. 

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Life with an older brother with Down Syndrome

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I grew up listening to all types of music because of my brother Clark who loves music. He is the reason why I do musical theater and where I got my love for music from. I would say a big part of who I am is because of Clark. He is a huge part of…

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