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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"Respond, Respect, And Realize"

Mon,02/23/2015 - 12:20pm

This shout out is about someone who INSPIRES all individuals to “Respond, Respect, and Realize.” Dennis Harvey is the founder and president of a small business called “Bee in Motion.” “Bee in Motion” provides music and movement therapeutic workshops designed to assist people with disabilities in exploring self-expression and non-verbal communication. Along with the help of an Occupational Therapist, Dennis developed movement exercises that stimulate changes in the brain and create positive effects in emotion, thoughts, and physical functioning and behaviors. The workshops incorporate singing, music, and props such as instrument playing and parachute work while striving to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and learning, regardless of ability or disability. Mr. Harvey created “Bee in Motion” to encourage discovery and self-expression in others, and to engage in inner feelings through music and movement. Dennis has performed at Bridges, Inc., Artist Exchange, O.S.C.R., and Perspectives Corporation, only to name a few. To learn more about these inspiring services check out the business brochure. Way to go Dennis!