Savasti Helps the Robbinsville Residents Be Themselves
Early in her career, Savasti Muskgrove worked with children, some of whom had disabilities and behavioral challenges. “I have always had a heart for people with disabilities and others [...]
Caring for Others Is Both a Gift and a Calling for Corchia
“It was a gift from God,” says Corchia Patten, referring to the type of work she does. “Caring for others comes naturally for Corchia. “My family believes their life, […]
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Posted Team Member Spotlight: Charity Shaw
Nurturing others is a way of life for Residential Support Specialist Charity Shaw. Currently, she’s working at the Jacksonville group home. “These are my guys.” Charity shares a [...]
Sha’de Norman: “She Handled Everything Like a Manager”
“Be the person who takes the initiative,” is the credo by which Sha’de Norman lives and works. It’s also the advice she would give to her co-workers. Sha’de is […]
Home… and in the Community… for the Holidays
From our team to your family, we at Advancing Opportunities would like to take the time to wish you Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, and a Happy Chanukkah. Events to celebrate […]
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, […]
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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 […]