Birthday spent at Disney World
After almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the people we care for sometimes need some well-deserved fun! CK had the opportunity to recently visit Disney World. He traveled on …
News
Government funding of HCBS would give economic ‘boost,’ Moody’s report argues
*Posted from McKnight’s Senior Living An economic report from bond rating company Moody’s calls for increased government funding of home-and-community-based services. Economists Mark Zandi and Bernardo Yaros wrote in a report …
SNAP Award: Daniel Schaefer
The SNAP Award is awarded once every quarter to a staff member that goes above and beyond their expected duties. For the third quarter of 2021, the SNAP Award was …
SNAP Award: Eric Pipkins
The SNAP Award is awarded once every quarter to a staff member that goes above and beyond their expected duties. For the second quarter of 2021, the SNAP Award was …
Having some virtual fun
Despite all the restrictions we face, the Northwest region has gotten creative in provide engaging, virtual activities for the individuals! Program Managers in the Northwest region have been collectively working …
New additions in the LifeSharing Program
The LifeSharing Program at Valley Community Services has made excellent progress throughout 2020. While working with different processes, VCS has added two new homes to the LifeSharing Program. The program …
SNAP Award: Pamela Eakin
The SNAP Award is awarded once every quarter to a staff member that goes above and beyond their expected duties. For the second quarter of 2019, the SNAP Award has …
Fun in the sun
Time is running short to fit in sun-filled vacations. But before summer comes to an end, people within the agency have been going on trips and experiencing other adventures. CK …
Being a part of the conversation
In June, the United Nations held its 12th Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Executive Director, GN Janes, attended this conference …
ADTC hosts Artist-in-Residence program
Beginning in January 2019, the Adult Development Training Center (ADTC) has been hosting an Artist-in-Residence Program which has given their individuals the space to be creative. ADTC was able to …