21-Year-Old Man with Down Syndrome Lands Job at UPS: 'I'm So Proud of Him,' Says Sister

"Jake is so worthy and capable, so it's just awesome for others to be able to see that," Amy Hyde says of her brother and his new gig

A man with Down syndrome is proving naysayers wrong — and his latest accomplishment is landing a gig with UPS!

Jake Pratt recently marked a new life accomplishment when he earned a job working for the nationwide delivery service as a package runner, his sister Amy Hyde tells PEOPLE.

Hyde first tweeted about Pratt's new job Tuesday, explaining that her 21-year-old brother works every morning at a golf course from 6-10 a.m. before running packages at UPS for up to eight hours per day.

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A Walk Down Memory Lane: Pictures of Holiday Parties Past!

If this were any other year, just four days ago, we would have been getting dressed to the nines to celebrate the Holiday season together at our Annual Holiday Party. We are optimistically looking forward to continuing our tradition next year. Until then, let’s take a walk down memory lane with some pictures of Holiday party past!

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New American Airlines Policy May Effectively Ban Motorized Wheelchairs On Regional Jets

American is working to change a policy that puts weight limits of 300 or 400 pounds for cargo on regional jets, less than the weight of many power wheelchairs.

American Airlines is reviewing a policy change this summer that may have banned travelers from bringing many motorized wheelchairs on its regional jets and cutting off more than 100 destinations to disabled travelers.

American Airlines frequent flyer and triple amputee John Morris, who took seven months off from air travel during the pandemic, said he was surprised to find the carrier wouldn’t let him bring his motorized wheelchair on a flight from Gainesville, Fla., to DFW International Airport in late October due to new weight limitations on cargo on regional jets.

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Art Enables Art Work Here!

Please read about all the great news happening at Art Enables!

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The news is nerve-racking to read this afternoon — to say the least!

We’re not writing to negate this — as the nation remains glued to the electoral map, it’s the undeniable truth. But we do hope that these headlines, spotlighting our shared work, make you smile at this tense moment.

Take a quick read now, and thank you, truly, for making this recognition possible.

 Our very own resident artist Toni Lane, featured in the New York Times!

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Happy Veterans Day! - Thank You For Your Service!

 

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Ambassador for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation in 2011, DeOndra Dixon, Jamie Foxx's Younger Sister Dies at 36

"I learned how to live," the actor said in 2018 of what his sister, DeOndra, had taught him

Jamie Foxx's little sister, DeOndra Dixon, has died. She was 36.

The Oscar-winning actor revealed the news on Instagram on Monday, sharing a black and white photo of himself with his sister. A source tells PEOPLE Dixon died on Monday, Oct. 19.

"My heart is shattered into a million pieces... my beautiful loving sister Deondra has transitioned...," Foxx wrote. "I say transitioned because she will always be alive... anyone who knew my sis... knew that she was a bright light..."

"I can’t tell you how many times we have had parties at the house where she has got on the dance floor and stolen the show... ," he continued, before joking, "Even gave her boyfriend @chrisbrownofficial a run for his money..."

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