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

Community Employer/Employee Partnership: Employer of the Year

Mike Day's The Body Works- Mike Day’s Body Works needed a shop helper. This was a very difficult position to fill because turnover and training was constant for this position. By hiring Michael, Day’s Body Works now has a reliable employee. Michael’s employer, Mr. Garcia, said “this guy needed a job just like the rest of us, and I’m glad to give him one.” Michael’s co-workers treat him as one of the team and give him magazines and posters. The secretary has a picture of Michael and her on her desk. To the average customer, Michael is just another employee of the body shop and for Day’s Body Works, Michael is an important part of the team.

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