2012 EPIC TOURS (Empowering People, Inspiring Change) For available times & dates, click here!
To learn how MTC shatters barriers for the people we serve...click here!
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MTC President/CEO, Jim Freyvogel and board member, Rex Sano welcome Quinton Aaron (star of The Blind Side) to the Holiday on the Square Art Gallery Reception on November 17th, 2011
MTC Fine Arts Gallery Show & Reception * Thursday, February 9th, 2012 * 5:00pm - 8:00pm
MTC Mourns Loss...It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of George C. MacDonald, son of our founder J. Clifford MacDonald, and the inspiration for the creation of MacDonald Training Center. J. Clifford MacDonald was an innovative leader, a dynamic force for good in our community, but most of all a loving father. When faced with the unpalatable alternatives that faced his son…institutional life or languishing at home…Mr. MacDonald reached out to the Tampa community and in 1953 created one of the first pre-schools in the country for children with developmental disabilities which laid the foundation for MTC. His passionate advocacy and outstanding achievements establishing paths to independence for people with disabilities earned him the distinction of being one of the original recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1963. Today we mourn the passing of the beloved son of our founder and his wife Georgie. We honor their memories by reaffirming our mission to "empower people with disabilities to lead the lives they choose."
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MTC business and people in the news..
See ABC Action News story on Scotty Crocker who, along with others from MTC volunteers for Meals On Wheels:
Thanks to our sponsors, table captains and guests for your wonderful support of our "Shattering Barriers" Luncheon! Over $63,000 was raised enabling us to continue our mission to empower people with disabilities to lead the lives they choose. Special thanks to TV host Kellie Lightbourn for her moving testimonial. To see photos from the event,click here. To see the powerful video,click here.
* * * * * SunPass Team in Action! Click here to see the video of MTC packaging
the SunPass Transponder which was produced for the Florida Department of Transportation.
* * * * * MTC in the NEWS...
Sue Carlton, columnist for the St. Petersburg Times, has written about the determination, resilience and abilities of the people we serve. To read her moving article please click here.
Florida Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (FARF) salutes MTC Employment Services click here to read about two of the many individuals we have placed in community employment.
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MTC receives a 3 Year Accreditation from CARF International!
"This achievement is an indication of your organization's dedication and commitment to improving the quality of the lives of the persons served. Services, personnel, and documentation clearlyindicate an established pattern of practice excellence."
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MTC's 2010 Annual Report is available online. To read a PDF copy, click here.
MacDonald Training Center, Inc. is sponsored by the State of Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Division of Vocational Rehabilitation; the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Admisinistration; as well as other State and Federal agencies, Foundations, Corporations, United Way, and other private sources.
