Liberty ARC Stories
From DSP to Assistant Manager Trainer – The Passion to Help Others Succeed
“I love to see others succeed, including my coworkers doing their jobs and the people we support with their goals,” Melissa Lais said.
Family Education Series: Liberty Services Overview
Are you interested in knowing more about Liberty ARC's wonderful person-centered supports and services? Liberty's Family Support Services department recently hosted an information webinar, and you can watch a video of the presentation on youtube! A link and the player...
Discover the Rewards
Do you know of someone looking for a good pay check AND fun, fulfilling, and enjoyable work? Do they thrive on working with people and helping them to be their best - and have a passion for being a part of a team? Discover the Rewards of making a difference in the...
Liberty ARC’s 2021 Annual Report
Liberty ARC's 2021 Annual Report is out now! 2021 was a year filled with challenges as we entered the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it was also full of accomplishments, hopes, and new beginnings at Liberty ARC. Click here to read the 2021 Annual Report....
Liberty ARC Launches “Liberty Through the Arts” Online Store
Liberty ARC is proud to announce our partnership with Silver Graphics! This exciting new opportunity allows you to purchase amazing artwork created by participants of our "Liberty Through the Arts" program. Click here for more information on this wonderful partnership...
A Bond That Can’t Be Broken
The bond between Julia Woodard and Samantha “Sammi” Togaila is one that even the COVID-19 pandemic could not break.
DSP Trainer Position Gives Helping Hand to New DSPs
Susan Ferry’s history with Liberty ARC spans across an impressive 26 year career. In that time, she has gained a wealth of knowledge that continues to benefit the agency in her new role as Direct Support Professional Trainer.
The DSP Trainer is a new position created to support newly hired DSPS, helping them transition from learning in the classroom to hands-on practice of the skills they learned. Susan’s background in Liberty ARC’s Residential Programs made her a perfect fit for this role.
Making the Change to a Meaningful Career
Twelve years ago, Amy Stearns decided she wanted a career change to make a difference in the lives of others.
What Amy did not know when she started at Liberty ARC was how her daily interactions with the individuals she supports would change her own life.
Making a Difference Everyday
Crystal Soto’s favorite aspect of working at Liberty ARC is having the opportunity to make a difference in peoples’ lives.“
Living Liberty ARC’s Mission Every Day
During this challenging time – in the midst of COVID-19 – it’s important to remind everyone why we work here at Liberty ARC.
We work at Liberty ARC to fulfill and accomplish our mission:
“Together we support people with disabilities to achieve a quality of life each person values.”
Senior Hab Coordinator Kara Reed is an excellent example of someone who lives every day by the agency’s mission.
Kara has worked at Liberty ARC for the last 23 years. She started her career as a bus monitor and a residential Direct Support Professional (DSP). She worked in the residential setting for 19 years, moving from DSP to Charge then Assistant Manager. She made the transition to Senior Hab Coordinator for Liberty ARC’s Community Connections day program a few years ago.
“I was in my early twenties and was looking for something different to do in my career,” she said. “A friend of mine, who worked in the Business Office, thought I would enjoy this line of work. She was right; I can’t imagine doing anything else.”