Grambling State University

"Major League Baseball is proud to welcome Grambling State University to its first appearance at the Urban Invitational presented by the U.S. Army," said Jimmie Lee Solomon, Executive Vice President, Baseball Development, Major League Baseball. "Collegiate baseball is a vitally important component of our game, and our annual tournament gives a select group of programs from around the country the exposure they deserve."

Urban Invitation by USA

"The strength of the U.S. Army is rooted in the diversity of Army Strong Soldiers," said Col. Derik Crotts, Director of Strategic Communications, Marketing and Outreach, U.S. Army Accessions Command. "Our partnership with Major League Baseball and participation in the Urban Invitational is another example of the Army's commitment to helping young Americans create their own path to success. And just as every Soldier wearing the Army uniform is vital to the success of the mission, so is each player on the field vital to the success of the team."

Individual Service Plan

The service Coordinator works for the individual and in partnership with the person in order to develop an Individualized Service Environment (ISE) consistent with their personal goals, preferences and desired activities.
This process results in the development of an Individual Service Plan (ISP), which serves as an outline of the services and supports either needed or desired by the person to meet their specific needs or that will assist them in achieving their personal life goals. The aim of the ISP is to ensure that a person receives as many supports or services as possible, consistent with their valued outcomes as identified in the

College of California

The 2011 Urban Invitational presented by the U.S. Army will feature three Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the first time in the tournament's four-year history. HBCUs Bethune-Cookman University (Daytona Beach, Florida), Grambling State University (Grambling, Louisiana) and Southern University (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) will participate in the round-robin, collegiate baseball tournament with NCAA Division-I school University of California, Irvine. The 2011 Urban Invitational presented by the U.S. Army will take place February 25-27 at the MLB Urban Youth Academy in Compton, California

New York State Association

the Niagara County chapter of NYSARC, Inc. (formerly the New York State Association for Retarded Children), is the largest not-for-profit organization in Niagara County providing programs and services to people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.   The agency provides day programming, employment and training, residential services, service coordination (for any age), clinical services, recreation (youth and adult) and supportive services to more than 800 families annually

Developmental disabilities

To be the agency of choice in Niagara County by providing innovative, results-oriented and high quality services to persons with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families. To inspire leadership through the professional growth and development of our employees. To encourage participation by family members, program participants, employees and community members in decision-making, volunteering and philanthropy. To grow success for every

U.S. Social Security

In addition to private citizens, our company provides services to individuals referred by state-specific school districts, welfare, mental health, developmental disability, vocational rehabilitation and youth services agencies, as well as the U.S. Social Security Administration through the Ticket to Work program. Work Opportunities Unlimited maintains certifications with state developmental service agencies in the areas we provide service.