By Dan
Posted William Shannon Helps Residents Be Independent
“I am always thankful for the people I come across in life.” William Shannon loves working with the residents at the Demarest group home. Over the past year he […]
Driven to Independence: Laurie H. Passes Written Driving Test
And Our Northern New Jersey Residential Team Members Are There for Support “I feel happy,” says Laurie H. “I was hoping I could do it.” And so is Georgia […]
Health and Safety of Residential Consumers Come First for Teresa Snyder
Compliance: It’s what we do, because the state requires it for the safety and well-being of the people we serve. Quality: It’s what we do, because it is central to […]
By Dan
Posted With Yolanda Harvey, “Anything Is Possible and Love Has No Limits”
Yolanda Harvey loves trying new things every day. “Learning new skills to better and enhance what you can already do are most important,” says Yolanda. “The world is constantly changing, […]
By Dan
Posted Audrey Billie, Direct Support Professional of the Month, Sets an Example for Residents and Staff
“It makes me feel appreciated,” says Audrey Billie, regarding her recognition as Direct-Support Professional of the Month. “I also love the fact that I can set an example for […]
By Dan
Posted Ziana Keith Works in Harmony with the Ladies
“It is important to remember that we are advocates for those who may not be listened to or do not have the understanding to advocate for themselves,” says Ziana Keith, […]
By Dan
Posted Tameka Powell Has Always Felt a Special Connection to People with Disabilities
“I always felt a special connection to people with disabilities,” says Tameka Powell, a Residential Support Specialist working at the Newton group home. Working with this community for [...]
Jazmann Gillespie Is Excited to Be Helping People, Now & in the Future
“I’m excited,” says Jazmann Gillespie, who has worked at the Emerson group home over the past three years. Jazmann is “very proud… and glad” to be recognized and honored […]
By Dan
Posted Meet Sterling Terry: He Shares His Love of Life and Good Food with Our Residents
Sterling Terry has always loved working among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). In fact, he has done so for many years before joining Advancing Opportunities [...]
By Dan
Posted Meet Melody Williams, Our Direct-Support Professional of the Month
“We are instituting the Residential Support Staff of the Month to recognize those direct-care staff who go above and beyond to support our consumers in achieving their goals and […]