2008 DDSD Statewide Directors Meeting Information
The Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD) honored the following people and agencies for demonstrating excellence in Meaningful Day services.  Awards were given in the areas of Best Employer and Employee, Individual Accomplishment, Professional Achievement, Provider Excellence, and Best Community Membership practices.

2008 ddsd statewide directors meeting award winners

Self-Employment, Business Owner of the Year

Joe Paul Chavez was selected for the business he is starting called “Roadrunner Shoe Shine”. This business matches Joe Paul’s vision and career development plan. He wants to earn the money to buy the house he has always wanted. Joe Paul also likes to make friends and can do this through his business. He will practice his high professional standards and work ethic because he is a hard working man who has worked since he was sixteen. Joe Paul is friendly, independent and likes to be helpful and courteous. The first step in starting his business was in getting a referral to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Joe Paul then went to the small business development center. The people there helped Joe Paul and his staff members make his business plan and project his future income. Joe Paul is now working on getting his tax ID, licenses and other necessities. Soon he will meet his career goals and will open his own business.

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