Did you know that there are currently 45 individuals working in the Darke County community who receive assistance from the Darke DD (and their respective partners) to retain their competitive employment jobs? Did you know that Kroger employs nearly 9% of these individuals? This is an amazing statistic that verifies Kroger’s commitment to the community of Darke County and all … Read More
Darke DD Series: What’s Your Story? – Ashton and Chase
(Greenville, Ohio) – The Darke County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Darke DD) embraces Ohio’s Employment First Initiative of “envisioning a time when every working age adult with developmental disabilities has opportunity to seek jobs that fit their skills and interests.” The board believes in each person’s potential to work and become active members in their community, as stated in their … Read More
2016 Systems Transformation Conference: Moving Forward Together
March 2, 2016 Crowne Plaza North | 6500 Doubletree Ave. | Columbus, OH 43229 The Employment First Initiative led by The Ohio Department of Development Disabilities is pleased to present a one-day conference regarding Systems Transformation. The conference will offer quality sessions and networking opportunities focused on meeting the needs of Ohio provider organizations and helping to address the challenges … Read More
When Employers Ask, “Why should I hire someone with a disability?” BRC’s Pam Neff Says, “Why not?”
You don’t have to talk with Pam Neff, Director of Environmental Services at Brethren’s Retirement Community (BRC), long before you realize that she understands that each person has skills, abilities, gifts and talents. After all, Pam’s motto is…”there is a job for everyone.” It takes someone with these core values to see the potential in everyone and over the years … Read More