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WINNERS OF THE GENE AND JOY NABI FULL TIME DIRECT CARE STAFF OF THE YEAR
Rosa Taylor Ms. Taylor has worked at Tacachale for almost 35 years. As her last couple of months approaches, she wishes that she could do it all over agian. She loves her job; I mean she really loves her job! She gives it all she has and is always trying to find out ways to give more. The Energizer bunny has nothing on Ms. Taylor. She goes and goes and goes. Ms. Taylor gives 110% in all that she does. She has won numerous awards and acknowledgments such as The David Productive Award, Perfect Attendance, You Got Caught, Perfect Survey, having the least nubmer of injuries for a period of three months, and the lsit goes on. She has only called in sick once!
Pertina Davis Mrs. Davis also woks at Tachachale. The person who nominated her had this to say: "Our daughter was extremely aggressive, non-compliant and very destructive toward others. Pertina Davis came forward to help and she is committed, reliable, very responsible, and able to go above and beyond the call of duty. Mrs. Davis is ehr champion. The RSB trained Mrs. Davis and she is able to pass down all the skills in order to transform the negativity into a positive personality. What was impossible for our daughter, Mrs. Davis said, 'is going to happenh. She is going to learn.' With determination from Mrs. Davis, along with character and dynamic leadership, she empowered our daughter to become independent regardless of her visual impairment."
CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE TWO WONDERFUL LADIES!
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The Fellowship of Developmental Disabilities Ministries exists to provide a Christ-centered evangelical network for advocacy, education, ministry and fellowship involving persons touched by developmental disabilities.
6320 Amherst Court
Norcross, GA 30092
888-340-5820
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FLORIDA FDDM CONFERENCE A HUGE SUCCESS!!
The "Navigating the World of Developmental Disabilities" conference in Gainesvillel, FLl inspired and educated participants who came to fellowship and attend the workshops. Chaplain LInda Ballard and Rehab Specialist Luz matos of the Tacachale state rehabilitation center for persons with developmental disabilities outdid themselves with a selection of outstanding speakers and tropical decor and food. Musician Cabot Wade of Virginia also provided delightful piano and vocal entertainment.
"It is important," Linda siad, "to reach out to familites iwth special needs. They need to know that they are not alone. We care and are here to help."
FDDM President Gerri Wade expressed her appreciation for the winners of the Gene and Joy Nabi Full-Time Direct Care Staff of the Year ward. There was a tie for the award this year as two deserving professionals from Tacachale were recipients: Pertina Davis and Rosa Taylor.
2009 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
FDDM wil be joining with Developmental Disabilities of Georgia in 2009 for their "Opening New Worlds for People with Disabilities" Conference at Smoke Rise Baptist Church in Stone Mountain, GA on April 17-18. The conference focus will be on helping families with special needs and equipping churches to provide outreach and ministries to people with disabilities and their families.
Two of the special guests at this event will be Paralympic medalist Al Mead and Extreme Makeover/Home Edition star Patrick Henry Hughes.
For more information about the conference go to www.ddmga.org and click on the Opening New Worlds information.
Conference sponsorship deals and exhibitor information are also available at this site. Churches that want to be listed as sponsoring churches can send in $100, which will provide 2 free registrations for 2 church members. Sponsoring organizations have other options that would provide additional benefits.
FDDM and DDM of GA invite YOU to join us in Stone Mountain, GA for another great time of networking, fellowship, education, and inspiration!
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Gerri Reynolds Wade, President, Virginia
Richard C. Davis, Vice President, Georgia
Jean White, Secretary, Georgia
Cathy Humphrey, Treasurer, Georgia
Luz Matos, Florida
Chaplain Linda Ballard, Florida
David Glover, Georgia
Sherron Culpepper, Alabama
Stephen Richerson, Virginia
Jim Pierson, Tennessee
Rob Peavy, Alabama
Jane McMillan, North Carolina
Honorary Members: Gene and Joy Nabi, Tennessee
FDDM OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES
The Fellowship of Developmental Disabilities Ministries is a voluntary unincorporated association of individuals, churches, and other organizations dedicated to the objectives of assisting persons with developmental disabilities through Christian fellowship and networking opportunities to affirm the individual worth and dignity of persons touched by developmental disabilities as created in the image of God; to create awareness of the needs of persons with developmental disabilities in local churches; to promote the inclusion of persons with developmental disabilities into local congregations and congregational life; to promote the development of residential and respite care for persons with developmental disabilities; to promote physical access to public and private facilities; to promote estate planning for the purpose of providing care for persons with developmental disabilities; to provide a forum for sharing of research and study in non-traditional approaches to the asseessment and treatment of persons wtih developmental disabilities; and to provide opportunities for sharing resources, information, and training. |
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