by Kaposia | Nov 27, 2018 | Supported Employment
by Kelly Merchant and Jon Alexander Josh refers to himself as a gamer. Gaming experiences help him think through situations in life. At work, he uses gaming techniques to efficiently maneuver through the crowded stock room at Walgreens and to best balance products on...
by Kaposia | Oct 16, 2018 | Supported Employment
by Nick Cocchiarella Nick used research, life, and professional experiences to work together in developing job leads. Nick’s strong interest in disability advocacy, paired with his BA in Communication and Journalism from University of St. Thomas, guided him to...
by Kaposia | Sep 25, 2018 | Supported Employment
by Callie Sleper and Gwyn Armour Slim Pig. Marching Band. The Tentacled Yak. Humpty Doggy. Quasi Rowboat at the Quackadero. Anthony the Ant. The Fiffer Feffer Feff. Fat Singer Joe Playing His Banjo. The names of Gabe’s pieces of art speak for themselves. Gabe has been...
by Kaposia | Aug 29, 2018 | Supported Employment
by Patti Bitney Starke Every day, an estimated 22 veterans die of suicide. Many resources and supports have been put in place to reduce this number to zero. Although the state reports that homelessness among veterans has been significantly reduced, not reported are...
by Kaposia | Jul 27, 2018 | Supported Employment
by Callie Sleper Janice began volunteering at TPT—Twin Cities PBS in downtown St. Paul 22 years ago. She has gone in every single day for an hour at a time, except on holidays or the rare day when her supervisor gives her the day off. Janice doesn’t care for days off....
by Kaposia | Jun 21, 2018 | Supported Employment
by Patti Bitney Starke and Callie Sleper Eileen grew up in New York. She earned a full college scholarship and earned an accounting degree from Tri- State University. Following college, she accepted a position as a full-time accountant and, shortly after, she was...