My Possibilities is a for-cause organization that offers continuing education and vocational programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It has the first full-day, full-year educational program of its kind in Collin County, according to its website.
The organization’s Campus for Higher Learning is the first ever college-style campus designed specifically for adults with disabilities.
Here’s a look inside
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My Possibilities is providing programming to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the state of Texas through support from Capital One.
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