Teal Pumpkins

Teal Pumpkins

Have you ever seen a teal pumpkin for Halloween and wondered what it meant? The Teal Pumpkin Project ™ began in 2012 to promote awareness of food allergies (teal is the chosen color of food allergy awareness) by offering non-food items as Halloween treats. This...

Social Security Benefits to Increase in 2019

The Social Security Administration announced that Social Security Benefits will increase in 2019 due to increased cost of living. As cost of living increases, the cost-of-living adjustment increases the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefit. The...
Ben is Gaining Skills and Responsibilities

Ben is Gaining Skills and Responsibilities

Since April 2018, Ben has been working at Hamilton Pointe, a skilled nursing facility in Evansville. Alice Cooper, Ben’s Employment Consultant, took Ben to Hamilton Pointe for a situation assessment, allowing him to job shadow as a dishwasher. The following week, Ben...
Anna is Reaching Her Goals

Anna is Reaching Her Goals

When Anna came to Sycamore Services, almost 10 years ago, she was shy, quiet, and a little unsure of herself. Anna began attending the Martinsville Day Services program to increase her social skills. Part of what she learned in the Day program was how to set her own...