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The Time for Advocacy is NOW
“This is not a tough decision. This is basic human needs. Please, help.” Watch Living Well’s CEO Tom Gillespie’s passionate plea this Tuesday at the State Capitol. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn-AsupFP1E#t=43m21s Over the past few months Living Well staff, and...
Meet Vashti, DSP Shoutout Recipient/Week 8
Our DSP Shoutout for this week is Vashti, who has been with Living Well for 23 years. Another long-time employee who makes a huge impact on the lives of the people we support, she is the embodiment of caregiving. She has a kindness and drive to her that are obvious to...
Meet the Self Advocate STARS at Living Well
At Living Well, we know the importance of disability advocacy, especially this year. We are shining a light on the importance of government funding to ensure the people we serve are cared for and safe for many years to come. We are diving into advocacy to show the...
Meet Hammed, DSP Shoutout Recipient/Week 7
Our DSP Shoutout for this week is Hammed. He works at our Highview home and has been with Living Well for over 22 years. Yep, over two decades of helping support the people we serve! He enjoys the variety of duties in his role as a caregiver and adores the people he...
When Wellness is Part of the Culture, Supporters and Staff Can Feel It
Since our inception back in 1972 Living Well Disability Services has been heavily committed to the wellness of the people we serve. It was one of many reasons the founders wanted to find a better way to care for their children living with disabilities. From the start...
Meet John, DSP Shoutout Recipient/Week 6
Our DSP Shoutout for this week is John. He works at our Casey Court home and has been with Living Well for over 12 years. He came to us when he was raising a young family and stayed on board because of the relationships he developed over time, as well as and the job...
Yoga is a Great Path to Wellness and a Wonderful Way to Support Staff
Last April during Volunteer Month we met Jean Jentz, an incredible yoga teacher who comes to the Living Well offices every Monday to lead an hour class for staff. Today we wanted to share more of the story as we so appreciate her willingness to share yoga and...
Meet Uriah, DSP Shoutout Recipient/Week 5
Our DSP Shoutout for this week is Uriah. He is a wonderful advocate to the individuals at Orono Woodlands, who is dedicated to the care of others and is an all-around great employee to have on the team. Uriah has been with Living Well for almost three years and in...
Meet Katie, DSP Shoutout Recipient/Week 4
Our DSP Shoutout for this week is Katie. She is a phenomenal advocate to the Individuals at Cope, Lyndale and now East Emerson, who continuously exceeds expectations in her role as a DSP. She is very kind, energetic, knowledgeable, and extremely accommodating to all...
It’s a Family Affair. When Advocacy Starts Quietly at Home.
A few weeks ago, Regional Director, Adrienne DeRuyck, came into the Communications Office and asked for assistance creating a postcard to entice people to work for Living Well. She was requesting an engagement piece with a blank spot for a personal message so staff...