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Meet Batie, Michael, and Natalie: NDEAM Featured employees at DDSO
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. DDSO’s Employment Plus program provides opportunities for participants to contribute to the community through coursework, paid on-the-job training, community association, volunteering, and employment! This month we featured some of our best workers. View past interviews here and here. This week’s interviews include Batie, Michael, and Natalie! Dynamic duo […]
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Meet Zach and Jit: NDEAM Featured employees at Statehouse Restaurant
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. DDSO’s Employment Plus program provides opportunities for participants to contribute to the community through coursework, paid on-the-job training, community association, volunteering, and employment! Every week this month, we’ll be regularly FEATURING some of our employed program participants. Get to know them and what they do! View last week’s […]
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Meet Jeff and Joann: NDEAM Featured Employees from Capitol Books and Gifts
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. DDSO’s Employment Plus program provides opportunities for participants to contribute to the community through coursework, paid on-the-job training, community association, volunteering, and employment! Every week this month, we’ll be regularly FEATURING some of our employed program participants. Get to know them and what they do! Our very first […]
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Meet Zach
Thanks to you, over 400 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities received continued care and support this year. On behalf of them, thank you for enhancing their lives and giving them the opportunity to be productive and have dignity. We envision a world where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live healthier and enriched lives, […]
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Outstanding Role Model Excels in Leadership Positions
Kimi lives in an apartment near the Employment Plus (E+) office. She said she was “a lost puppy” before she came to the E+ program. She came to E+ with no confidence and a lack of interpersonal skills. Since that time, she says she has become more confident because the E+ staff appreciates her, gives her opportunities to thrive and provides a positive approach to life. Attending E+ has helped her to overcome her shyness and take on many leadership roles.
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E+ Crew Member Has “I Can Do” Attitude
The consistent support & guidance offered by staff at Employment Plus has given Kevin the confidence and skill sets necessary for success. Kevin’s attitude is now one of “I Can Do” and “How Can I Help?” There are no limits to what Kevin will achieve in his life and for his community.
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