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Your Dollars at Work
Opening Doors ...
Celebrating the potential of all people.
These are some of the faces of The Kennedy Center...
people who are neighbors, friends and family members.
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Eileen spent almost 25 years of her life developing
skills that allow her to work and live independently. Her first
job was in a manufacturing setting and today she works in retail
and customer service |
| Rob, who is deaf, used the services
of a specially trained job coach to ease into his work as a
vision center professional. He developed a great relationship
with his co-workers and his boss learned sign language. |
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John learned to meet the challenge of his
psychiatric disabilities through the support of the Kennedy
Center rehabilitation Services. Through the training and encouragement
of his employment counselor, he found pleasure in a new job
located in Fairfield. |
| Kim was hurt badly in a moped
accident which resulted in an acquired brain injury. At first,
he was tramatized by the changes he experienced. Through special
training, Kim developed new and different skills, as well as,
pursuing a brand new career path. |
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Diane certainly knows what it is to have a
home of her own. For more than 20 years she has worked in a
nursing home; her hours require her to rise at 5:00am and to
utilize public transportation. Each evening, she can relax in
her own condominium, where she lives independently, with staff
support. |
| As a young child with development
delays, Richie and his family received special resources and
support through The Kennedy Center "Birth to Three"
services. As he grows, a wide range of programs will meet his
individual needs and his desire for community inclusion throughout
his lifetime. |
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