Andrew’s on the road to independence on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Andrew has recently hit a milestone and gained a qualification that most young people are excited to receive: a learner licence. For 19-year-old Andrew Larracy, 2020’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities will mark six months of living out of home. It will also be the first year of celebrating this annual observance with a […]
Student Success is Karen’s Driving Force
The Day Program at STEPS Pathways College is full of young people with a disability and autism learning and developing skills, and Karen Caldwell is happy to be a part of this life-changing program. Joining STEPS in February of this year, Karen has been working in the role of Day Program Manager of STEPS Pathways […]
STEPS Celebrate Disability Action Week
STEPS is getting set to celebrate Disability Action Week this September 13 to 19 to raise awareness of how everyone can play their own role in creating an all abilities community. The week acknowledges the important contributions people living with a disability make to our communities. STEPS have a long history of providing a range […]
One-of-a-kind College Provides Pathways for Young People with Disability and Autism
While many of us take independence for granted, people with a disability often face significant challenges which can make their pathway to independence seem impossible. This is where STEPS Pathways College offers a unique advantage; the opportunity to discover a world where abilities are not inhibited by disability. A first of its kind in Australia, […]
A New Way of Living
Most young women can’t wait for the day they can move out of home and find their true independence, and that’s no different for 26-year-old Ariana Nioa. Ariana, who has Down Syndrome, said she was both ready and excited to move into a new apartment on the Sunshine Coast with her friend after spending the […]
New Bus Means Students Can Play an Active Role in their Community
Caloundra’s STEPS Pathways College are the proud recipients of a brand-new transport vehicle purchased recently thanks to winning a community funding grant. The college which teaches young Australians with a disability the skills to live independently, is expanding to accommodate their growing needs and enrolment demands. And thanks to a combination of grants, ongoing partnerships […]
