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Superior interns blaze path toward options for young adults with disabilities


Intern Steven LaFave: Everyone deserves a chance.
Written By: Maria Lockwood
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Isabella Fonseca, an intern at Project SEARCH, gets a hug from Riley Greaves in the 3K classroom at Cooper Elementary School in Superior Tuesday, Feb. 23. (Jed Carlson / [email protected])
Since September, four young adults with disabilities have been exploring career options through Project SEARCH.
As they intern at local jobs, narrow down their interests and learn new skills, the students are helping change the culture in Douglas County.
Nash Effinger, a 2020 Superior High School graduate, has his sights set on becoming a mechanic. Classmate Isabella Fonseca said she’d like a job working with people, possibly at a shop like Build-A-Bear. Steven LaFave, a senior at Superior High School, is exploring many different options. ....

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