by Grady Chambers | Dec 13, 2022 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2022
The Holiday season is upon us, and our CIS participants know how to bring that holiday cheer. Here is Anthony, who works at Weis Markets as a Cart Attendant. Recently, a manager at the store asked Anthony’s Job Coach, James, if Anthony could do any other work other...
by Grady Chambers | Nov 16, 2022 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2022
In a rollercoaster month for regional sports teams, an unequivocal high was seeing Jessica celebrate the bronze medal she won at the Delaware Special Olympics Fall Sports Festival. Jessica competed with the Kent Wild Kats bocce ball team, helping them to a big win in...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 25, 2022 | NDEAM, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2022
As we spend #NDEAM thinking about equity and what it means for people with disabilities at work, we’re grateful for the chance to spotlight Mark, who’s celebrating his five-year anniversary at 1776 Steakhouse. Mark was tapped to join the team back in 2017, and it’s...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 25, 2022 | NDEAM
For our next Disability Employment Awareness Month spotlight, we’re featuring Kareem, who’s become a veteran presence in his job at Home Depot. Kareem was first hired back in 2015, and his longevity there is a testament to the outstanding job he’s done in his role,...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 25, 2022 | NDEAM
This year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) theme focuses on disability as part of the equity equation, and we want to amplify the perspective of the people we serve. Pictured here is Trevor, who works on the Dining Services team at a local...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 25, 2022 | NDEAM
Give it up for Lechelle, who’s found a fruitful balance of community and growth while working two different jobs. Not only has she been a steady, stellar presence on the dining team at a local elementary school for nearly five years, she also sought out a second job...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 24, 2022 | NDEAM
It’s a meaningful thing when hard work gets recognized, and that’s just what happened for David when he was offered more hours at work for doing such an outstanding job. David works in Delaware at a hospital in the Beebe Healthcare network. When we touched...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 18, 2022 | NDEAM
We’re so excited to share this story from our School-to-Work Transition program in Sussex County Delaware, where five S.T.E.P students at Howard T. Ennis School just began their internship program at a local hotel. A concierge, a chef, a housekeeper, a...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 7, 2022 | NDEAM
We had a blast ringing in NDEAM last week with an important annual event—the 2022 Points of Transformation Awards hosted by Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services! This year’s event was even more meaningful because our...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 6, 2022 | NDEAM
This year’s NDEAM theme is equity, and we’re extra proud to spotlight Attic Brewing Company, who walks the walk when it comes to recognizing disability as part of the equity equation. Attic hired Allan (picture 2) as part of the brewery’s cleaning and set-up crew back...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 3, 2022 | NDEAM
Click that “like” button for Troy, who kicks off our celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. We’re spotlighting his position at the Miller Theater, part of the Kimmel Cultural Campus in Center City Philadelphia. Troy was hired at the start of...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 1, 2022 | NDEAM
Happy October everyone! It’s grey, it’s crisp, it’s festive, and it’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month! #NDEAM is a celebration of people with disabilities in the workforce, and the tremendous contributions they make at their jobs. It’s also...
