Udac is consistently investing in our community – especially when an individual is exploring employment opportunities. Recently, Chloe Tralle, an employment service coordinator at Udac, participated in a 3-week-training course through Griffin-Hammis Associates, the international leader in the evolution of Customized Employment. Because of the extra credentialing that Tralle received, she is now is better…
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Reasor Properties, Inc. announced the purchase of the UDAC, Inc. building located at 500 E. 10th Street in Duluth. During the 1950s, this site was the home of Boston Shoes, and later became the National Tea Food Store. In later years, it was enlarged by adding the front building, contributing 10,000 square feet to the…
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Nominated by Udac, Sir Benedict’s Tavern on the Lake has been named a 2018 Outstanding Disability Employer. For the last 10 years, Udac and Sir Ben’s have worked together to provide meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities. “In our employment services program, we do something called Discovery, where we work with the individual and we…
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GlobalEwaste Solutions is committed to helping nonprofits achieve their missions through the donation of needed technology and computers. “Last fall, Udac volunteered to help at our collection event, and through our connection, we learned that they were in need of a Technology Lab at their facility.” states Dave Potter, Global Ewaste Solutions. “Through a…
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If you want to get out and exercise with some UMD athletes, Saturday is your chance! The 11th annual Walk a Mile in Our Shoes fundraiser is coming up on Saturday. Organized by UDAC, the event at UMD’s Malosky Stadium raises money to help people of all abilities. This year, instead of the STEPS Fitness…
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Joseph and Nancy Bullyan gifted Udac with a humbling $3 million dollar donation to purchase a new building, and plans are underway to begin transitioning the agency to its new facility. “Joseph and Nancy Bullyan’s gift is transformational in support of Udac’s mission and vision,” says Karen Herman, Executive Director of Udac. “We are truly…
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An individual from Udac performs janitorial work at Sir Ben’s Tavern on the Lake, which is on Lake Superior. He previously served on a crew here with one other individual and a job coach from Udac. “Sir Ben’s Owner Josh Stotts displays compassionate understanding when working directly with his staff, said John McLoughlin, employment services…
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