Aug 24
Janet Stinde, Area Director
Dungarvin Wisconsin
Lawrence “Jeff” D. and Mark R. are considered local celebrities in their hometown of Madison, Wisconsin as a direct result of achieving a dream. The story began over six years ago when the men decided they wanted to learn a form of martial arts called Hwa Rang Do and eventually earn their black belts. … Read Full Post
Sep 19
Michelle Smith, Community Support Manager
Dungarvin Wisconsin
Greg M. is a person supported in one of the Marinette apartment programs in Wisconsin. A few years ago, Greg started a fundraiser called “Cans for Greg.” Greg has several area businesses that save cans for him and give him donations. Greg picks up the cans, cleans them, and takes them to the recycling … Read Full Post
Jul 16
Julie Josephitis, State Director
Dungarvin Wisconsin
Supporting individuals with complex behavior support needs in community based settings is currently a hot topic in the Wisconsin long term care (LTC) system.
On-going, active discussions are occurring at all levels in the LTC system, including the Department of Health Services, Family Care organizations and counties all across the state. Because of our … Read Full Post
Jul 09
Ericka Huffman, CSC
Dungarvin Wisconsin
Throughout a person’s life, many great things will happen. For me, one of the greatest things was my experience that came with being named the ANCOR 2014 Wisconsin Direct Support Professional of the Year.
As part of this experience, I had the opportunity to attend the ANCOR national conference in Miami, Florida to receive … Read Full Post