Mar 05
Coley Bergren, Social Media Specialist
Dungarvin National Central Office

William Pate – Direct Support Professional of the Year (2021)

In the world of disability support services, there are often many heroes working tirelessly behind the scenes to empower individuals to live their lives to the fullest. One such hero is William Pate, who was recognized as the 2021 Direct Support Professional (DSP) of the Year by ANCOR, an advocacy organization working … Read Full Post

Feb 28
Coley Bergren, Social Media Specialist
Dungarvin National Central Office

Helping people live their best lives: Missy Walters, Administrative Department Supervisor

"Every day I witness coworkers living out the Dungarvin mission," said Missy Walters. "We all have the same common goal and that is to better serve and support persons served as well as each other." Missy has been supporting our mission for nine years (this month) and is currently the Administrative Department … Read Full Post

Feb 23
Coley Bergren, Social Media Specialist
Dungarvin National Central Office

The DDS Step Initiative is a Step in Right Direction

In what has been a massive effort, the state of Connecticut is trying to move people out of traditional group home settings into more integrated, community-based living settings, and they are doing so through the Department of Developmental Services Supporting Transformation to Empower People Initiative, better known as the “DDS STEP Initiative.” … Read Full Post

Feb 21
Coley Bergren, Social Media Specialist
Dungarvin National Central Office

Dependable and determined to help: Wanda Wilkins, Foster Care Licensing Coordinator

Wanda Wilkins, Foster Care Licensing Coordinator, is a proud mother of three and grandmother of eight. She has been with Dungarvin since 2011, but her first job in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) field was in a group home where she worked with adults with dual diagnoses. While she’s been on … Read Full Post

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