With our clients, we encourage getting involved in the community and learning more about ourselves. This month, we’d like to celebrate Landen’s success! Landen was a Project Search graduate from 2022 who was anxious to get a job. Within a year, Landen found a career he wanted to pursue! During a community inclusion outing, Landen … Stories of Success: Landen
Every year in July, people with disabilities are recognized and honored during Disability Pride Month, a time to reflect on their rights, accomplishments, and experiences. It acts as a forum to promote inclusion and equal opportunities for people with disabilities, fight stigmas, and raise awareness. Thanks to the efforts of disability rights activists, groups, and … Celebrating Disability Pride Month
Steve was reunited, to great fanfare, with former co-workers and friends. Donnie went to the bank for the first time in his adult life. Although not on board at first, Lindsay discovered a new store that she liked very much and vowed to return. To some, these may seem to be mundane experiences. Things that all of us … Inclusion Makes Our Community Whole
The upcoming holiday season is often full of joy, laughter, and cheer. But for those struggling with social isolation or loneliness, this is a time where their feelings are heighted to an unimaginable degree. Social Isolation and Loneliness Awareness week is the perfect time to educate yourself and reach out to people in your community. … Check In With Your Loved Ones During Social Isolation and Loneliness Week
At VPI, a trait we often find in our employees is passion. Whether it is for the work they do, the people they help, or the impact they make, our employees are consistently thriving in an environment developed for continuous growth. As a community employment mentor, the feeling of passion comes easy. We interviewed Heidi, … Discover the Difference You Can Make as a Community Employment Mentor
In October, the Mental Health Navigator, who connects community members that are in need, or in crisis, with the system of mental health care, received a referral from law enforcement for an individual who was experiencing delusions and repeatedly contacting the police for assistance. When the Mental Health Navigator tried to reach out to the … All Thanks to a Letter from the Mental Health Navigator