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2006 DDSD Statewide Directors Meeting Awards

2006 DDSD Statewide Awards
The Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD) honored the following people and agencies for demonstrating excellence in Supported Employment and Meaningful Day services.  Awards were given in the categories of Best Employer, Individual Accomplishment, Professional Achievement, Provider Excellence, and Best Community Organization.



2006 ddsd statewide directors meeting award winners

Supported Employment Awards:
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT was awarded to Gladis Saleido of Mosaic in Grants, New Mexico for providing leadership above and beyond the call of duty in advocating for two people receiving Supported Employment services while educating an employer in the community on the benefits of hiring individuals with developmental disabilities…click here


BEST EMPLOYER AWARD IN SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT was awarded to Bill Baird of Baird’s Automotive in Las Cruces, New Mexico for taking the initiative to show interest in the community integration of individuals with developmental disabilities and to encourage, support and value the contributions made in the organization…click here


INDIVIDUAL ACCOMPLISHMENT AWARD IN SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT was awarded to Christina Madrid of Tresco, Inc., in Las Cruces, New Mexico for her dedicated work and contributions to the “For Us Plus” children’s daycare center and for the nurturing relationships she developed with the daycare center's children, parents and staff, …click here


PROVIDER EXCELLENCE AWARD IN SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT was awarded to ARCA of Albuquerque, New Mexico for consistently providing individuals with developmental disabilities with community outings and meaningful activities and for leadership in providing services to individuals to access integrated community venues of their choosing…click here

Meaningful Day Awards:
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN MEANINGFUL DAY was awarded to Bryant Tabor formerly of Tobosa in Roswell, New Mexico for his exceptional work in supporting others with developmental disabilities to achieve positive life goals and to support activities that involve taking an active role in being a part of the community ...click here


BEST COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION AWARD IN MEANINGFUL DAY was awarded to Pastor Jerry and Stella Chapman of the Roswell Christian Center in Roswell, New Mexico for demonstrating a warm and a personal welcoming atmosphere that embraces each member’s unique and personal gifts and personalities…click here

blueblip INDIVIDUAL ACCOMPLISHMENT AWARD IN MEANINGFUL DAY was awarded to Andrew Campbell and Marisa Lucero, home-based provider for R-Way in Espanola, New Mexico for personally demonstrating a desire to make positive life changes, getting involved in the community and encouraging personal creative expression…click here

blueblip PROVIDER EXCELLENCE AWARD IN MEANINGFUL DAY was awarded to Connections, LLC, in Albuquerque, New Mexico for leadership in providing cutting edge individualized services with great outcomes in meaningful Community Membership practices and philosophy, and excellent job development and coaching…click here



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