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: Employee of the Year

Michael Yarrington- Michael Yarrington works at Mike Day’s Body Works as a shop helper. Michael enjoys the satisfaction of being part of something that allows him to be “one of the guys”. He likes going in to work to see which cars are in for repairs and how they look after being repaired. Michael says “It’s like magic”. Now that Michael has this job, he likes to leave his house, go to work, go to the bank and then spend his paycheck. Michael works four hours per day, five days a week and earns $6.55 an hour. Michael’s vision was to work in a small business in a position like this and he wants to continue working at Day’s Body Works. He enjoys the independence that earning a wage brings. He also likes the friends he has made at his job. Michael has learned to interact with co-workers and with the public in very positive ways. Michael is a successful employee who is appreciated by his community employer.

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