Employment Success Stories

Shout Out!

The following individuals have gone "over and above" on behalf of people with developmental disabilities!

Joe is a Supervisor for ORS. He has been extremely responsive to all requests we have made on behalf of participants. He has provided Authorizations necessary for clients to buy work clothes and shoes, provided authorizations for evaluations such as hearing, educational and driving evaluation. At times he has provided us these authorizations in a matter of hours. He is dedicated to supporting participants as they transition to work.
Joseph Murphy
Gerri is a BHDDH social workers working with participants. She brings many years of expertise and professionalism, always with a smile, no matter what the circumstances. Gerri is clearly committed to working in close partnership to make sure that participants obtain jobs with career ladders in fully integrated community settings.
Gerri Fox
Heather is a BHDDH social worker. She is a tremendous advocate, believes in what she does, and works tirelessly to coordinate the right services that will do the most good to help participants gain the skills and resources needed to be successful working in the community.
Heather Soares
Barbara is a supervisor for the Office of Rehabilitation Services. She and Joe Murphy work together as a great team in providing vocational rehabilitation services to participants. Barbara regularly attends meetings to ensure that we have what we need to help participants enter the workforce and succeed. When we face barriers, she identifies solutions and consistently has creative ideas that advance fully integrated employment.
Barbara Mulligan

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Alicen has been on a long journey to find employment in a place she always wanted to work: a restaurant. Alicen was recognized by her case manager, Isa Lopes, as a very friendly and capable person who enjoys working. “She is very motivated to work and has excellent people skills,” according to Lopes. After working some time as a receptionist, Alicen took the initiative to enroll in Fedcap’s Culinary Arts program to begin the journey of obtaining employment in a restaurant. Will Edwards, Fedcap Culinary Coordinator, has worked with Alicen in depth and recognizes her outgoing nature and love of cooking. This made her an ideal candidate for the culinary program. “Fedcap helped me a lot; they helped me to be more outgoing. They taught me new skills and they helped me complete my resume and learn how to do well in interviews,” Alicen states. The hard work of making a dream your reality certainly paid off for Alicen, as she is now employed with P.F. Chang’s! Alicen hopes to stay at the restaurant in the future, where she can be sure to have great success and happiness. Her favorite items on the menu are pork fried rice and sweet and sour chicken. Congratulations Alicen, P.F. Changs is sure to recognize your hard work!