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A film crew was recently at ACCEL filming for the Making a Difference series. Making a Difference is a popular television program focusing on exceptional individuals who pursue causes that directly "make a difference" in the lives of others. The segment was shown in April as part of National Autism Awareness Month. The crew and producer shot footage and interviewed students working on-campus in "Uncommon Grounds", our coffee shop, the new outdoor Metro Cafe, the Horticultural Center, and Creative Design. At Michael's Garden, adults who train in the Screen Print Shop and the craft production center were featured. The crew also traveled to Great Skate where ACCEL students are placed as part of their transition to post-secondary employment.

Red Brick Cafe set to open in October.The Red Brick Patio Cafe preparing to open.

     Visitors to the Metro Campus may notice new construction near the front entrance. The development  and preparation of this exciting project was made possible through a grant from Arizona Community Foundation.  Thanks to their generosity, our students will have opportunities to generalize (practice) their food service skills in an outdoor dining patio, serving not only  the ACCEL community but our neighbors and nearby businesses as well. Watch for information on the Grand Opening being planned for early October.

 

Featured Student of the Month Ryan Utz

   Ryan Utz was the Metro Campus 2009 recipient of the Larry Salsburey Award, named in honor of one of ACCEL's founders.  The recipient of the award is decided by the ACCEL staff and given to a student who represents the reasons and purpose for which the school was founded. Congratulations Ryan! 

 
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 01 July 2009 07:29 )
 

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