Shining a Light to a College Education Regardless of Differences

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Last Updated on March 20, 2024

Young or old, all any of us want out of life is a chance. Each of us deserves the opportunity to show what we can do, to prove ourselves, to contribute to society. It is particularly difficult for those with autism. Too often, they are marginalized and underestimated because of their condition. Beacon College gives them that chance. Beacon is the first accredited baccalaureate institution in America dedicated to students with learning issues. Thanks to its Beacon College Salon Speaker Series which offers educational opportunities to area residents, Beacon students and retirees from The Villages come together in a way that benefits the entire community.

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Confronting Alzheimer’s – Breaking the Silence, Advancing Hope & Saving Lives

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There is now more hope than ever before in the fight against Alzheimer’s thanks to developments in clinical research by organizations like K2 Medical Research.

Great strides that are being made in the fight against the disease, but we cannot ignore the problem. Watch and learn the life-changing benefits of being proactive and taking a simple test to assess your risk for dementia, and enrolling in studies to delay the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

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