by libertyadmin | Feb 4, 2020 | Liberty Stories, News
Dynamic DSP Duo Erica Rickard and Sarah Snell have been together for 11 years as awake night Direct Support Professionals in the same residence at Liberty ARC. “She’s the best partner I’ve ever had,” Sarah said. “She’s the yin to my yang,” Erica replied. Erica has...
by libertyadmin | Dec 23, 2019 | Liberty Stories, News
Back to School With Liberty ARC “I never in a million years thought I’d go back to school…but I did,” Jane Ryle said. “And I’m so happy and proud that I did – it really boosted my confidence in my personal life and my professional life.” Jane works a full-time job...
by libertyadmin | Dec 17, 2019 | Liberty Stories, News
From DSP to RN – Educational Opportunities at Liberty ARC “Liberty ARC is my home away from home,” Liz Ubiles said. “Working for this agency for 10 years has made me who I am. The support I received while I was going to school was so amazing that I wanted to...
by libertyadmin | Nov 12, 2019 | Liberty Stories
40 Years at Liberty ARC “Kathy Friday is amazing – after 40 years of supporting the Day Program, she is in a class all by herself!” Operations Director John Glode said. “I have the utmost respect for her and for what she has accomplished during her career at Liberty...
by libertyadmin | Nov 8, 2019 | Liberty Stories
Finding Her Home with CEN For 34 years, Nancy Cole has worked at Liberty ARC. She’s worked in residential support positions, as well as day hab support positions, however, after all these years, Nancy said she’s finally found her favorite “home” with the agency’s...
by libertyadmin | Nov 6, 2019 | Liberty Stories
Job Coaching That Builds Self-Confidence “It’s rewarding seeing someone who’s struggling to find a job and struggling to make money become someone who’s maintaining a position and paying their bills and thriving independently,” Cyndi Moore, employment support...
by libertyadmin | Oct 29, 2019 | Liberty Stories
“You can make such a difference when you help someone achieve their goals.” Kristina Wyman, has been working as an employment support specialist for Liberty ARC’s Career and Employment Network (CEN) for under a year, but she already knows she loves her...
by libertyadmin | Oct 15, 2019 | Liberty Stories
‘Anyone With a Disability Has As Much Right to Employment As Anyone Else’ “Anyone with a disability has as much right to employment as anyone else,” Liberty ARC’s Employment Support Specialist Caroline Snell said. “I think it’s important to recognize...
by libertyadmin | Oct 8, 2019 | Liberty Stories
Recognizing & Supporting Those With Disabilities Who Work Liberty ARC’s Admissions and Intake Coordinator Valerie Harrington said she believes National Disability Employment Awareness Month is a crucial way to recognize those with disabilities who work, and in...
by libertyadmin | Oct 3, 2019 | Liberty Stories
‘It’s Our Job to Help Them Realize What They Are Capable of’ “My sister has Spina bifida – she works full-time and lives alone,” Liberty ARC’s Senior Employment Training Specialist Kalesha Niles said. “Having a job has been so rewarding for her; the confidence and...
