News: DDRC 2008-2009 Winter News Magazine
(print version)
Contents:
- Golden Rotary Kids' Backpack Program
- Accountability: How it happens at Developmental Disabilities Resource Center
- Kathy Hartman Named DDRC Elected Official of the Year
- DDRC Players – New Clothes for the Emperor
- Five Year Award as a Quality Employee!
- Jo Lynn Osborne ~ Speaker at DDRC Annual Meeting
- Adam Neilsen- Winner of the 2008 Hero Award
- Holiday "Wish" Project 2008
- Nancy Geiger - 2008 Friend Award
- Carole Kammerer Receives Provider of the Year Award 2008
- Special Recognition Award for 2008
- Corinne Lipski - Winner of the Charlie Allinson Award
- Tamara Williams - Winner Peg Johnstone Direct Service Above and Beyond Award
- Marilee Johnson - Winner Peg Johnstone Direct Service Above and Beyond Award
- Roy Morrison - Winner Peg Johnstone Direct Service Above and Beyond Award
- Jackie Anderson - Winner Peg Johnstone Direct Service Above and Beyond Award
- 17th Annual DDRC Charity Golf Tournament - August 10, 2009
Golden Rotary Kids' Backpack Program
DDRC has stepped up to take part in the Golden Rotary's Kids' Backpack Program to help children whose families are low income and receive free and reduced lunch at school. We know that these children receive at least 5 nutritious meals a week at school, but we don't know what they receive at home on the weekends. This program will send home backpacks filled with enough food for two nourishing meals on the weekends. DDRC participants at our Bruno facility will fill the backpacks that are then delivered to the school for take home on Fridays. On Monday the process starts all over again.
With the economy failing, there are more and more people needing help. This program is a good example of organizations coming together to meet a real need in the community. Thanks to Peggy Halderman for asking DDRC to be a part of this beneficial program.
Pam Wayts at DDRC's Adult Vocational Program works hard to get the 43 backpacks filled with food. This is a good beginning, but the need will increase and more will have to be done.
As Pam was working she noticed a note inside one of the empty bags from a student saying, "Thanks for the food". Pam gave a broad smile and went about her job of stuffing this weeks backpacks.
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Accountability: How it happens at Developmental Disabilities Resource Center
Strong organizations succeed because they take their many responsibilities seriously. As stewards of taxpayer and donor funds, it is important that they live up to high standards and expectations. DDRC works hard to meet and exceed numerous standards and regulations set by external monitoring organizations. Most importantly, DDRC also has voluntarily chosen to meet the highest professional criteria established for programs serving people with developmental disabilities.DDRC is a publically funded, private nonprofit corporation created in 1963 by the Colorado legislature. The goal was to provide services to people with developmental disabilities in an efficient manner in local communities. The activities are governed by members from that community. DDRC is held accountable by its Board of Directors, customers, and a variety of sources. DDRC voluntarily operates under a code of ethics that was developed by parents and staff and it has served as a model for other programs across the state.
DDRC has high ethical standards, encourages education for all staff, is transparent and believes that quality, dignity and choice are values to live by. Besides the usual state and federal surveys and audits, DDRC has always gone beyond the norm and sought out accreditation agencies for strict reviews to make certain that it meets the highest standards and employs the best practices. The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, a thorough and extensive survey, has always given DDRC its highest rating.
In its 45 year history, DDRC and its programs have been held accountable by many County, State and Federal agencies as well as private outside surveyors. Here are a few:
- Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (Health Facilities Division) – Life Safety Survey every 2 years
- Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment – Survey every 2 years
- Jefferson County Public Health & Environment – 3 times a year
- Yearly, Fire districts review each building (group homes, Admin. etc.)
- Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services – any time
- Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing – any time
- Jefferson County Department of Human Services - ongoing
- Colorado Department of Human Services - Division of Developmental Disabilities
- Quality Assurance (review) of residential and day programs - ongoing basis.
- DDRC programs and other contract agencies. Site visits - periodically
- Complaints compiled and submitted to DDD - ongoing
- IRSS (Individual Residential Services & Supports) surveyed every other year
- GRSS (Group Residential Services & Supports) surveyed every other year
- Incident report review and data compilation and submission to DDD – ongoing
- Resource Coordination and Administration surveyed every 3 years
- SLS (Supported Living Services) surveyed every 3 years
- EI (Early Intervention) every 2 years
- National Safety Council – staff certification - CPR every 2 yrs & first Aid every 3 years
- Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Colorado - ongoing
- U.S. Department of Labor – any time
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) any time
- OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) any time
- Social Security Administration – at any time
- Internal Revenue Service – on going
- Americans with Disabilities Act – on going
- Equal Employment Opportunity Association – on going
- Human Rights Committee - medications, rights restriction, incidents or emergency control procedures - reviewed monthly
- Defensive Driving qualification – every 5 years
- Internal Audits Quality Assurance – Quality Living Options - reviewed annually
- Internal review of our Emergency Preparedness Plan - annually
- Independent Financial Audits – annually
- Personal Needs Funds Audits clients' personal needs moneys - quarterly
- Internal Financial Compliance audit ongoing
- 990 (IRS form that includes information about a charity) submitted yearly and available to public
- DNB (Dunn & Bradstreet rating is available to public)
- Vocational Rehabilitation – at any time
- The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities every 3 years
In addition to all of the above, staff is held accountable by professional groups and boards such as the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Colorado Society of CPA's, the Colorado Department of Education, the Colorado State Board of Nursing, the Behavioral Analyst Certification Board, American Speech and Hearing Association, American Physical Therapy Association, and others. As an example, DDRC's Certified Public Accountants must take 80 hours of continuing education every two years to maintain their certifications.
DDRC has been honored with many awards over the years. One example is the Ethics in Business Award received in 2007 from the Golden Rotary in concert with the West Chamber, Golden Chamber and the Colorado School of Mines. Dr. Hogling, Executive Director of DDRC, has a doctorate with an emphasis in ethics. He received the highest award from the Colorado Association of Nonprofits for his work on behalf of people with developmental disabilities both locally and nationally. To maintain high standards, DDRC led the state in setting up an effective career ladder to keep all levels of employees well trained and current with the latest knowledge and skills in the field
DDRC is committed to the highest standards, excellent customer service and to its code of ethics. In order to continue improving we want to hear from you, so please let us know how we are doing and what we can do to serve you better.
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Kathy Hartman Named DDRC Elected Official of the Year
DDRC named Kathy Hartman, chair of the Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners, as the Elected Official of 2008.
In presenting the award at the annual meeting, Dr. Art
Hogling, DDRC Executive Director, said "Commissioner Hartman
is a real advocate for DDRC who understands the importance of
the organization and its mission."
Commissioner Hartman has toured DDRC facilities, attended DDRC events, and has consistently shown sincere concern for people with developmental disabilities in Jefferson County. Dr. Hogling said, “she has re-established and encouraged a welcomed tone of collaboration across human service agencies in Jefferson County. She has been very supportive in preserving funding for persons with developmental disabilities.”
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DDRC Players – New Clothes for the Emperor
Each year I think that the play performed by the DDRC Players won't be better than the last, but again this year I felt it capture the audience with applause, wonder and laughter. It was indeed better than the last in its own unique way.
To be a DDRC Player you needn't audition or compete against others. Everyone has something valuable to offer. You simply show a desire to participate and commit to coming to the practices. After many evenings of practicing and coaching from the Director, Leigh Nixon, Assistant Director and Actor, Aaron Rendoff and many volunteers, the play comes together and another successful adventure appears on opening night. This year's play was standing room only and no one left disappointed. There was plenty of healthy laughter and audience participation. As the Player's pictures showed on the big screen at intermission, you could feel the pride that radiated from each actor and their families and friends. If you have never seen one of these productions make sure you look for it in 2009 and so you won't miss this heartfelt experience.
One attendee was quoted as saying, "This was the best show ever!"
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Five Year Award as a Quality Employee!
Christine Palermo, a Wal-Mart Associate and a participant in the DDRC Adult Vocational Services program, proudly receives a Five Year Award and pin from her employer, Wal- Mart at their Littleton site on Wadsworth and Quincy.
Christine's job at Wal-Mart includes making customers feel welcome as the walk into the store. Her supervisor, Terry Ann Miller speaks very highly of Christine and her abilities as an employee. She stated that the Christine is a wonderful employee who makes us all laugh, raises our spirits and welcomes our customers with a warm hello and genuine smile. Joanie Themm, her DDRC Employment Consultant is very pleased to be involved in helping someone like Christine who does her job well and is loyal to her store and the people in it. Five years indicates that this store is a great match for Christine and her employer.
DDRC is proud of you, Christine. Your dedication and hard work are a tribute to all those with developmental disabilities who will follow you in securing a job in the community. Keep up the good work!
Christine also works at the DDRC Bruno Building producing quality tree straps to support young seedlings from the wind.
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Jo Lynn Osborne ~ Speaker at DDRC Annual Meeting
Jo Lynn Osborne is someone who has been involved with DDRC and the people we
serve for over 28 years as an advocate and parent of a son with developmental disabilities.
Her subject in speaking to the crowd of over 150 people was her new, recently
published book.
Jo Lynn is the Assistant Executive Director for the Arc in Jefferson County. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Administration in Non-Profits with an emphasis in family studies. She has over 28 years of experience working in the field of developmental disabilities.
In collaboration with organizations such as DDRC, Jo Lynn works to increase opportunities in the community for people with developmental disabilities. She has been very involved in "Mobilizing Families", an award winning training program that was developed 18 years ago and has been translated into several different languages. Mobilizing Families provides an overview of what you need to know if you have a child with a disability. She is also involved in transition; she works with other organizations and agencies developing transition training for students preparing for adulthood.
Jo Lynn shared her thoughts about her very personal book, "Try Another Way: A Story of Self-Determination" that chronicles her journey with David, her son who has cerebral palsy. She spoke from the heart, and afterword autographed copies of her book. David, her son, also added his autograph as a bonus for all who purchased the book that evening. The book is available through the Arc in Jefferson County, online at www.tryanotherwaybook.com or by calling 303-232-1338.
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Adam Neilsen- Winner of the 2008 Hero Award
This year's winner of the Hero Award is Adam Nielsen. He always has
a smile on his face and a kind word to offer others. He has quite a
sense of humor that can brighten the darkest of days. He is always
kind and considerate of others and is willing to help out whenever he is
able. Many people look forward to spending time with Adam and listening
to what he has accomplished during his week or weekend. Adam is a very
good role model to others with disabilities. He treats everyone with respect
and dignity and is very grateful for things that others do for him. It is a true
pleasure to work with Adam as he is so appreciative of everything and takes
advice to heart and implements it with enthusiasm.
Adam is a very ambitious young man. In one year he added a day of work at the Bruno work center to two days of work working in the PCs for Aided Learning (PAL) program where he prepares computers for others to enjoy. Adam is in the process of getting his money together to purchase his own condo, for which he is very excited. Adam is a very articulate young man with a great sense of humor. He has a friend in Boulder, who is a single parent of two younger boys that he visits at least a couple times a month because he feels the boys need a male role model. They adore Adam and he loves taking them to the park. I have never seen Adam when he wasn't smiling. He is giving up visits to Grand Junction and Montrose to save money for his condo. Adam is a fine, upstanding citizen.
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Holiday "Wish" Project 2008
The Holiday "Wish" Project was started nearly ten years ago to help families and individuals with developmental disabilities in need enjoy the holidays in spite of difficult times. The project was started and developed by the DDRC Volunteer Coordinators April Richey and Elizabeth Shinn. DDRC staff spent considerable time above and beyond normal working hours: talking to groups in the community, gathering and wrapping the gifts, putting them in bags and finally getting them to our resource coordinators who in turn make sure the gifts get to families on time. This turns into a massive effort by lots of dedicated staff and community members.It is clear that this annual DDRC Holiday "Wish" Project has set records both for the number of requests and generosity by the community. Volunteer Services distributed 729 holiday gifts to over 210 children and adult clients whose "Wishes" were filled by community shoppers. Requests for food were also at an all time high with 28 families getting $25 King Soopers Gift cards. Additionally canned and dry goods were distributed to over 40 families from DDRC's emergency food bank.
It all started in October when "Wish" forms were distributed to staff. DDRC clients deemed “in most need” by resource coordinators are contacted and asked what they'd most like for Christmas. The answers are as varied as the people themselves. Men, women, girls and boys, toddlers, grandparents and siblings, all kinds of folks with all kinds of "Wishes" were submitted to DDRC Volunteer Services during the month of October.
- One woman, a recent widow, asked for a "Build A Bear"…something soft she could hold onto in memory of her late husband.
- A young girl recovering from surgery asked for “pretty hair things” to celebrate her hair growing back.
- A man removed from his home after years of abuse had very basic needs… shoes, clothing, a winter coat…everything!
- A single mom with two kids, dependent on public assistance, asked for winter clothes and "princess stuff" for her little 3-year-old daughter, who has cancer.
The requests are then distributed to "community elves" during the month of November. Some groups have helped for many years…Federal Center employees, Masonic Lodge members and dedicated individuals. New "elves" joined us this year...Clean Energy employees, the O'Kane Neighborhood Association in Lakewood and the Olive Garden Restaurant at Alameda and Wadsworth. Others came in at the end thanks to the hard work of Children and Family Services to fill additional requests. Kids Pages provided over 35 gifts and Veracity Credit filled the need for another 10 children. Staff even stepped up to help buy gifts to meet the increased demand.
The "Wish" gifts are purchased, wrapped and delivered to DDRC by these community elves after the Thanksgiving holiday and continue to arrive through mid-December. Gifts arrive… wrapped with care in bright papers and festive bows, many with cards and greetings from strangers the recipients will never know.
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Nancy Geiger - 2008 Friend Award
The DDRC Friend Award is given to an individual or group who has been a true friend to DDRC, not for just one instance, but on numerous occasions and over several years. Previous winners have included former First Lady Frances Owens, Lucent Pioneers, Arvada-Jefferson Kiwanis, Kelly Stahlman and Adult Vocational Services Fundraiser and Event Volunteers.
This year's award went to Mrs. Nancy Geiger. Many of you know her wonderful husband, Jim who served numerous years on the DDRC board of directors.
Nancy has been a true friend of DDRC for as long as she has been associated with it. She has been there for us time and time again, volunteering in dozens of ways and on numerous occasions. Her helpful activities include assistance with our golf tournament and running the silent auction. Nancy presently serves on the Adult Vocational Services Parent Advisory Committee. During DDRC's mill levy campaign, she was a tireless worker. She took on the task of coordinating our public speaker's bureau and for two years arranged hundreds of forums where they presented our critical message. She ensured that every Jefferson County service organization and club was appropriately contacted and engaged. Mrs. Geiger also serves on the DD Foundation Board, helping to raise money and make decisions affecting the lives of DDRC participants and their families.
These are just a few of her many contributions. It is a rare DDRC event where Nancy is not seen pitching in to make things run better. One DDRC manager described her as simply being the most wonderful, gracious person anyone could ever work with. Congratulations to Nancy Geiger for being our 2008 Friend of the Year.
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Carole Kammerer Receives Provider of the Year Award 2008
Carole has been an outstanding provider for nearly 30 years. She owned and operated the Mountain View Group Home for most of this time and has overseen Host Homes and is now a Host Home for 3 women. She started out with 4 ladies and then Peg Johnstone, previous Executive Director asked her if she would take 2 more and then 2 more. One of these women has been in her care for the whole time and another over 15 years. Carole is a native Coloradan, went to boarding school at the age of 13 and then lived in California for a while. She went to Business College and has been in the mining business, the banking business and the fashion industry, but had a very specific calling to work with people with developmental disabilities. Her daughter worked as a relief counselor for DDRC and that is how she first got connected to this field. Carole has been a mother and/or sister figure to the women in her care and has provided exemplary services and care. It has often been said that Carole’s home is a type of “finishing school” because the ladies all display exceptional manners, hygiene and are all around pleasant, well-rounded ladies.
Her current Resource Coordinator said “you cannot put a price on the experiences the women have had while living in Carole’s home.”
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Special Recognition Award for 2008
This Special Recognition Award is given to someone or an organization
that has shown exceptional generosity and dedication toward people with
developmental disabilities. This honor is not given every year, but is reserved
for a special person or organization.
This year’s award goes to a very special group known as Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Volunteers. DDRC has had the unique opportunity of having the VITA Volunteers preparing taxes for our consumers since 2001. Each year, nearly one hundred DDRC clients have received assistance free of charge. All of these volunteers have served for many years at several of the tax sites. Each year, they are required to study thicker and thicker training manuals in order to stay up-to-date on the latest tax information and changes. They must pass an IRS test to qualify to complete returns. On top of all that these incredible volunteers also attend classes annually, so they are well versed and can alert taxpayers of special credits and deductions they may be eligible for.
On behalf of the consumers of Quality Living Options and all of us at DDRC we thank the following dedicated individuals:
- Dick Bradley Dick has served in the VITA Program for 17 years and also served as Coordinator.
- George Babcock George has severed in the VITA Program for 7 years.
- Isobelle Neal Isobelle has served in the VITA Program for 17 years.
- George Nimmo George has served in the VITA Program for 7 years.
- Keith Yahn Keith has served in the VITA Program for 6 years.
- Joe Martin Joe has served in the VITA Program for 12 years.
- Ann Ludvigsen Volunteer Services
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Corinne Lipski - Winner of the Charlie Allinson Award
Corinne Lipski has worked in the DD field for over 25 years
and at DDRC since 1994. She previously worked in Residential,
Adult Resource Coordination, and Children’s Intake. She
is currently the Children and Family Services’ Team Leader
overseeing Children’s Medicaid Waivers. Corinne is well known
for her vast knowledge of the DD service system and community
resources. She has developed strong working relationships
with families, co-workers and community partners.
Overseeing Medicaid Waiver case management is a huge task and Corinne has done an exceptional job. As you know, there have been a number of changes within the DD and Medicaid service systems in the past couple of years, including increased scrutiny and complexity. Corinne has worked hard to stay abreast of the changes and to make them as understandable as possible to staff and families.
Corinne understands the intent of the Medicaid Waiver programs and advocates on behalf of families to get the services they need. She doesn’t accept “no” easily without a good explanation. Corinne is a strong advocate as well as a good steward of public dollars. She seeks to meet needs in the most appropriate, cost effective way.
Corinne spends a lot of time reviewing Medicaid waiver packets to ensure the dates and Prior Authorization Requests (PAR) units are accurate. It is rare for DDRC to receive a PAR denial for a CES service. This is due to Corinne’s diligence in ensuring we have all of the required documentation and the proper wording describing the need for the services requested.
She is knowledgeable, forthright and tenacious. She doesn’t hesitate to ask for clarification of rules and expectations, and will express her opinion if she thinks something doesn’t make sense or needs to be fixed.
DDRC appreciates all Corinne does on behalf of kids and their families. Congratulations to a very deserving winner of the Charlie Allinson Award.
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Tamara Williams - Winner Peg Johnstone Direct Service Above and Beyond Award
It is hard to describe in words how much Tamara Williams has given to
the clients at Americana for the last 19 years. She is dedicated, genuine,
honest, sincere and loyal.
She treats participants at Americana just like they were her own family. For their birthdays or holidays she makes sure to be there for them, even taking a few of the clients to Thanksgiving with her family when they don’t have anywhere else to go. Tamara is very caring and sensitive to the needs of the clients she works with. One client had to start wearing adult diapers but wouldn’t do it. Tamara made the client a deal and said she would wear them too! With that encouragement the client started wearing them as well.
Finally, when one of the clients got breast cancer and had to go through chemo and radiation, Tamara was there for her treatment after treatment. It was Tamara who comforted her and encouraged her that she was going to fight the cancer and win. It was Tamara who sat through her chemo day after day, hour after hour and watched other cancer patients go through chemo. Tamara would describe the environment at the treatment center and how hard it was to sit there and see all this sickness. The pain in Tamara’s eyes and face was unreal, it was like she, or one of her family members, was going through chemo, but she never let the client know how much it bothered her. Colleagues offered to take the client to treatment, but Tamara said no because this individual feels more comfortable with her. Tamara always puts the client’s feelings first.
Tamara is a very valuable employee who always goes above and beyond.
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Marilee Johnson - Winner Peg Johnstone Direct Service Above and Beyond Award
Marilee Johnson has worked for DDRC for 18 years. She started in 1990 as a
Vocational Instructor Supervisor (VIS) at Gray St. While there, Marilee was part of
a pilot project integrating consumers into the community. In 1995, Marilee began
working with the Follow Along program in Residential. As a Follow Along Counselor,
Marilee worked with individuals that lived on their own and needed supports.
Many of these clients formed lasting friendships with Marilee. When the Follow
Along program became part of Supported Living Services, Marilee continued her
work with her clients, transitioning to the new program. Marilee has always tried to
expand her knowledge by taking classes and earning Career Ladder Units (CLU’s),
and in 1999, she was promoted to her current position in Supported Living
Services (SLS) as Supported Living Consultant.
Marilee often goes above and beyond her SLC role, finding resources for her clients and their families and anticipating their needs. Many of her clients enjoy calling and visiting her because she is easy to talk to and has a very caring nature. She is able to be supportive while still being direct with her clients whenever needed. Marilee often spends time with past clients as a friend. She has had some of them over for holidays when they had nowhere else to go. When an individual found out that his medical condition was terminal, Marilee helped him and his wife through the process with honesty and dignity.
Also while in SLS, Marilee has taken the lead mentoring new supported living counselors’, taking on extra duties and projects and has even received a DDRC Recognition Committee Desktop Award for helping a co-worker.
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Roy Morrison - Winner Peg Johnstone Direct Service Above and Beyond Award
Roy Morrison started working for DDRC in 1989 as a para-professional at
Margaret Walters in the PE dept. When the school closed, Roy transferred into
Supported Living Services. He was a true asset, but he missed the “direct care” of
working with the clients; that is when he started “Independence+.”
For the past 6 years, Roy has been an Independent contractor for SLS. He mentors his clients to be the best they can be and teaches them to be as independent as possible. This led him to coaching Special Olympic bowling and swim teams. His phone is never turned off when it comes to his clients and their families. He believes that we all have to work as a “TEAM.” Everyday he goes above and beyond, and he gives it his whole heart and self!
Roy is very committed and is always willing to support challenging behaviors. He is always there when there is a real need for supports in a pinch. He accepts people for who they are and where they are and doesn’t try to change them. He is a man of integrity with good people skills. In addition he has an amazing dedication to the people he serves and is an excellent role model.
In addition to his work with SLS, Roy and his wife Caroline have a host home and have had the same clients for over12 years.
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Jackie Anderson - Winner Peg Johnstone Direct Service Above and Beyond Award
Jackie Anderson began her career with DDRC in June 1990 and
worked at Johnstone and Quality Living Options before coming to work
for Adult Vocational Services (AVS) in June 2001.
Jackie’s primary responsibility is to provide support to approximately 15 clients in the Work Services program. On a daily basis, she must balance the unique needs of each individual with the responsibilities of completing production tasks. At the same time, Jackie must assist clients with such needs as feeding, toileting and behavioral support as well as enter work/program data, distribute medications and drive a 15-passenger van transporting them to/from program each day.
Jackie is known for her quiet demeanor, patience and compassion for people with developmental disabilities. She has made hospital visits to a client who was ill and ensured his increased feeding and toileting needs were met upon returning to day program. In another instance, Jackie provided emotional support to an individual who had to move out of her home and her mother’s care after more than 50 years. She also visited the client’s mother when she was in the hospital. Jackie also provided a stable influence for a client who underwent significant mental health issues.
These are but a few of numerous examples of Jackie’s commitment to individuals on a daily basis and her willingness to go “above and beyond” to put her care and concern into action. AVS is fortunate to have a conscientious and caring employee such as Jackie.
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17th Annual DDRC Charity Golf Tournament - August 10, 2009
Your chance to play a scenic, private golf course!The Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (DDRC) and Developmental Disabilities Foundation (DDF) are planning the 17th Annual DDRC Charity Golf Tournament to be held Monday, August 10th, 2009 at Red Rocks Country Club. We are asking you to please consider participating in this event by getting a foursome, signing up as an individual, becoming an event sponsor, or letting us know of a business owner you know that might consider sponsoring this event.
DDRC relies on the support of community businesses to continue to support individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. This will be our only major fundraising event in 2009 and is a great opportunity for a company to let community members know about their business. We have several sponsorship levels available to meet your needs! We will also have a silent auction and are looking for donations. Please go to our website for further information and to sign up as a sponsor or player visit our Golf Page.
DDRC now has hundreds of adults with developmental disabilities who are waiting many years for services. State funding has simply not kept up with people’s significant needs. Proceeds from this event will go to help folks on the waiting lists get connected with their communities. We are calling this a Bridge between the years of waiting and getting needed services.
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