SEP/OCT/NOV
2018
Garden Center Services
The View From My Chair A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
U.S., we make a special effort to celebrate and honor those awesome staff who make such a positive difference in the lives of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It is so fitting that the persons who Gerry, Jonathan & Victoria
INSIDE THIS ISSUE THE VIEW FROM MY CHAIR Page 1 SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT Page 2 EXCITING CHANGES Page 3 AROUND GCS Page 4
Earlier this summer the agency’s day and residential program experienced a survey from state’s Bureau of Accreditation, Licensure, and Certification, and we received a score indicating we demonstrated proficiency for 99% of the hundreds of standards we are held accountable for! As incredible as this is, what was really heartwarming was how the surveyors spoke about the positive, caring connection they saw between our staff and the individuals that attend our programs. This is why I am so glad that soon we will once again be celebrating the National Direct Support Professionals Appreciation week. Once a year throughout the
From myself and Cindy, the Board of Directors, and our management staff, a huge THANK YOU to the finest group of DSPs anywhere! provide such capable and compassionate care to the individuals that attend our programs should receive this recognition. Successfully supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live lives that are filled with contribution, connection, and growing self-confidence, requires staff that are very devoted and kind. Garden Center is proud to have as our foundation a group of such staff persons who day in, day out, truly define the quality of our services.
I know that many of these direct support professionals go from assisting the persons here at Garden Center Services to their own homes’ where they are responsible to provide care and support to their own families. I have such admiration and respect for all that they do. I would encourage all of you to please add your own personal touch to this observance of our great staff by letting them know how much their efforts mean to you. From myself and Cindy, the Board of Directors, and our management staff, a huge THANK YOU to the finest group of DSPs anywhere! Garden Center will celebrate the week with gift card raffles, drawings and many more surprises! We would love to hear your stories of how Garden Center support staff have made a difference in your life and the lives of your loved ones. Visit our facebook page to share your story or email Michele at mHula@ gardencenterservices.org. We will share your input with our staff!