Oct 31
Sarah Cummings, Program Director
Dungarvin Nevada

A.L.’s Citizenship and the Road to Independence

My name is Sarah Cummings. I have proudly served as a Program Director for Dungarvin since July 2010. Having previously worked as a Resource Coordinator for the local Community Center board, The Resource Exchange (TRE), I was familiar with the Missions and Values that Dungarvin represents. I was honored to become part of an … Read Full Post

Oct 25
Linda Lane, Area Director
Dungarvin Indiana

J’s Journey to Independence

“J” journey to independence with Dungarvin started when he ‘aged out’ of a Department of Education setting with a statewide reputation and a history of physical aggression. Though he rarely aggressed against other people, he had learned to use his severe ‘tantrums’ to avoid activities, people or non-preferred consequences. In his first supported living … Read Full Post

Oct 23
Therese Reiff, Office Coordinator
Dungarvin Wisconsin

Caring from the Heart

This is my story of a trip to one of the programs in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the wonderful experience I always have when I interact with one of our staff, Sherry H., a Dungarvin Community Support Coordinator. I recently had to go this program to work on the equipment Dungarvin uses for Therap. As … Read Full Post

Oct 11
Dawn Smith, Director
Dungarvin Minnesota

It’s Not Just a Job

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Steven of Shoreview, Minnesota was recently offered a chance to get his forklift certification at Home Depot. Steven participates in the Dungarvin Supported Employment program which had supported him with finding his job at Home Depot in March 2012. Originally Steven was hired for mornings in a temporary position for the busy season. Since … Read Full Post

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