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We are honored to be a recipient of funding through the Carnival Memphis Children鈥檚 Charity Initiative (CCI)
June 2026 -Yesterday, Dr. G represented the 福利片国产 of Memphis Institute on Disability (UMID)
at the CCI check-signing ceremony. Established in 1999, the Children鈥檚 Charity Initiative
This year, UMID was proud to receive funding alongside PURE Academy and Memphis Allies.
We are grateful to Carnival Memphis and its Grand Krewes for their generosity and
Thank you for investing in programs that create opportunities, foster inclusion, and
make a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve.
TigerLIFE at the Sphinx Queen鈥檚 Luncheon
June 2026 -Dr. Chrisan Schiro-Geist along with Dr. Patrick Krolik and a few TigerLIFE students
had a wonderful opportunity to attend the Sphinx
Thank you to everyone who helped make this special event possible. We are proud of
our students for their participation and for
TigerLIFE Graduation Ceremony 2026
May 2026 -馃帗 What an incredible day! TigerLIFE had a wonderful graduation ceremony at the FedExForum
filled with joy, achievement, and
February 11, 2025 -The mission of the TigerLIFE program is to use a systematic approach to assess each
student’s academic, career, technical, independent
Article -A 福利片国产 of Memphis program founded in 2013 to assist its intellectually and developmentally disabled enrollees continues its mission a decade later.
We are thrilled to announce Dr. Chrisann Schiro-Geist as the recipient of the prestigious Institute of Higher Education Leadership Award!
Announcement -馃弳 Dr. Schiro-Geist's dedication to advancing education and championing inclusivity has
earned her this well-deserved honor. 馃帀 Her unwavering commitment to making Inclusive Higher Education
Current Podcasts -Join us on this captivating journey as we delve into the stories, experiences, and
John is Kroger's Employee of the Month
September, 2019 -Our John is Kroger's Employee of the Month...Congratulations John!
View Award CertificateAbout UMID -Watch the video on YouTube to view the informational video on U of M TigerLIFE.
Our TigerLIFE student Oluremi Bandele, who's father is founder and CEO of the Hatiloo Theatre, was interviewed by Fox 13 News
Congratulations -Way to go Oluremi!
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