Posted on December 13, 2017
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Amber Downs resides in Horseheads with her 1-year old son, Aaden, and 4-year old daughter, Jordyn. She has worked as a Program Aide for Able2 Enhancing Potential, Inc. since 2015. “I started as a resident assistant in a nursing home as an after school job in high school. It became something I was passionate about,” Amber…
Posted on December 13, 2017
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Heather Allington resides in Southport with her husband, Mike, and their two children, Samantha and Hunter. She is a Community Support Professional for Able2 Enhancing Potential, Inc. Nineteen years ago, upon graduating from nursing school at BOCES, Heather was hired as a call-in. She has since fulfilled myriad roles for the agency. She made a…
Posted on December 13, 2017
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Caitlin Schoonover lives in Elmira and is a Direct Support Professional for Able2. In 2016 she helped spearhead Able2’s newest Individualized Residential Alternative, Adara. “I’ve always wanted to work in some type of direct care support,” says Caitlin. “I love being able to help others with certain situations that they may not be able to handle…
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We are proud to honor Mercedes Leazar-DeOrtega, Recreation Specialist at ADAPT Community Network. Mercedes came to New York City in 1990, moving here from her home country of the Dominican Republic. Mercedes has been part of the ADAPT agency since 2007, working in the Day Program. In early 2017 she retired, but continues to work…
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Jawonio proudly recognizes the outstanding professionalism and dedication of Jean Cheron, a Habilitation Instructor in its New City Day Habilitation program. An ordained minister, Jean’s faith informs an extraordinary mission of service that is always offered with a smile and a kind word. “Every day is an opportunity to support our participants not only to…
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Kelsie Bongiorno works as a direct support professional at an Upstate Cerebral Palsy children’s residence in Utica. One day, she visited a theme park with one of the children with whom she works. “When I saw the excitement on her face when she was able to go on any ride she wanted, I realized that…
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People Inc. is proud to recognize DSP Iesha Humphrey as one of their DSP’s of the week! Iesha lives in Buffalo and has worked for People Inc for the past eight years. She started working in a group home for four years then transferred over to a day habitation program called Senior Day Hab. She previously…
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Akari Iburi has been working as a direct support professional (DSP) at Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled in Buffalo for 10 months. Why did you choose this career path? I’ve always had a passion to reach out to people and I feel really connected with humanity. I love giving back to my community. I had…
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Yedei Chesed recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of Wilmond Zulme, a superb Direct Support Professional, who has been working in the agency’s group homes and Dayhab programs for the past three years. Wilmond, a former resident of Rockland County now living in Monroe (Orange County), was drawn to this agency by a friend who works here.…
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The Arc of Steubuen’s Associate of the Year, Michelle Schlesing, manages Star Enterprises, which employs more than 60 associates who work in the community. Michelle, who has worked for the agency for more than 17 years, says that she likes making a difference in lives of the people we support. “They have changed my life.…