“Learning about the formation of WhirliDogs, a work-based training café in Historic Downtown Wilson for those with disabilities, has given my family hope for the future. We believe that William will graduate high school, attend college, and find a job where he is valued and fulfilled.” Jayme Roberts Daniels Read more…
By Brie Handgraafbhandgraaf@wilsontimes.com | 252-265-7821 Increased construction costs have caused the planned WhirliDogs café to pivot from a spot on Tarboro Streetto the 200 block of Goldsboro Street. “Jimmy (Miller) and I were on the Flynn Home board when we first started talking about needing a space for WhirliDogs, and Read more…
WhirliDogs Paving the Way by Janelle Clevenger A little over 16 years ago when my son received the diagnosis of autism, a dear friend of mine with a special needs child gave me some wonderful advice: don’t worry about his future right this minute … just concentrate on getting him Read more…
All We Want By Caroline Paxton Long time classmates, friends tried and true The school years pass by, then what to do? Overcoming hurdles, we have tried our best, But what does our future hold, that’s really the test. We want to be busy, contribute Read more…
WhirliDogs and William By Jessica Stewart Davis My family has enthusiastically watched the plans develop for the formation of WhirliDogs. I am so proud of the Wilson community for pulling together and putting this idea into motion. My son, William, was diagnosed with Autism when he was 2 years old, Read more…
WhirliDogs ServSafe Academy is an inclusive class designed for typical teenagers and those with mild disabilities who are first time job seekers and wish to apply to area restaurants but may be hesitant about what is expected in a restaurant setting. WhirliDogs’ staff will offer the industry’s leading training certificate; Read more…
WhirliDogs Responds to Covid 19: During May and June WhirliDogs partnered with Greenfield School’s Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy to offer weekly socialization gatherings through a Zoom format to WhirliDog Friends with special needs. Because of the economic downturn, especially affecting teen summer jobs, WhirliDogs offered a free job camp to high Read more…
News From WhirliDogs During this time of isolation, the Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy from Greenfield School in Wilson would like to offer socialization options for our school aged friends with special needs! Zoom Circle of Friends Together we will offer socialization gatherings through a Zoom format to WhirliDog Friends with Read more…
Training continues for WhirliDogs project: Support and donations grow Posted Wednesday, October 30, 2019 7:03 pm By Brie Handgraaf bhandgraaf@wilsontimes.com | 252-265-7821 The grand opening of a hot dog cafe and shop staffed by local disabled adults still is more than a year away, but the organizers are hard at Read more…