We would like to thank everyone, who came out and
participated in the RCM of Washington’s Annual Summer Cook out at Watkins Park, on
June 28th.
Everyone really enjoyed themselves.
At RCM, we promote opportunities for helping people with Intellectual Disabilities build relationships, and integrate into the community
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
RCM of Washington Day Programs
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Saturday, June 27, 2015
Reminder: Our Next Social Group Activity: Cookout at Watkins Park – Tomorrow: June 28, 2015, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friendly Reminder: Please be informed that our next Social
Group Activity is set for tomorrow, June 28, 2015 at Watkins Park from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Come enjoy a day of fun in the sun/shade! We will
have a 1 mile fun walk for participants that would like to walk. We will go to
the petting zoo, shake a leg (dance), take "selfies" and
"usies" and enjoy a game or two of kick ball.
Michelle Obama to open 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles
Los Angeles — First
lady Michelle Obama is coming to Los Angeles next month to kick off the Special
Olympics World Games, organizers announced Thursday.
Obama, long an advocate of physical fitness and healthy
lifestyles, will take part in the games' opening ceremonies July 25 at the Los
Angeles Memorial Coliseum, site of opening ceremonies for the 1932 and 1984
Summer Olympics.
"The Special Olympics movement is thrilled and honored
to have first lady Michelle Obama join us on this momentous occasion,"
said Tim Shriver, the games' chairman. "Her vision of wellness, fitness
and inclusion of all in sport is at the heart of Special Olympics."
With approximately 7,000 athletes participating in 26
different sports, organizers expect the nine-day Special Olympics will be the
largest sports event Los Angeles has hosted since the 1984 Summer Olympics.
They anticipate as many as 500,000 spectators will take part in the various
events, all of which are free except for the opening ceremony.
To read more on this story, click here: Michelle Obama to open 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles
Monday, June 22, 2015
Self-Advocacy
What do you need to know to be a self-advocate? How can you
practice leadership? Are there any college programs that teach self-advocacy
skills? And where can you see what college is like? The Health Resource Center
at The George Washington University has produced an online teaching tool about
self advocacy. It provides students with disabilities basic knowledge about the
self-advocacy skills that they will need to be successful in a college setting.
To read more on this story, click here: Self-Advocacy
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Starbucks is Recognized as Top Employer for Disability Hiring and Inclusion
Starbucks scored 100 out of 100 on a new Disability
Equality Index survey, a joint initiative of the American Association of People
with Disabilities and the U.S. Business Leadership Network.
The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a national,
transparent benchmarking tool that offers businesses an opportunity to receive
an objective assessment of their overall disability inclusion policies and
practices. It is an aspirational, educational, recognition tool that goes far
beyond legal compliance. It helps companies identify opportunities for
continued improvement, while building their reputations as organizations that
value diversity and inclusion.
"I am extremely pleased with the results of this
ground-breaking collaboration between members of the business and disability
communities,” said Helena Beger, Acting President and CEO of AADP. “It’s a real
testament to what can happen when people work together toward shared goals.”
The 2014 DEI was completed by 80 Fortune 1000-size
companies, representing a broad range of workplace, supply chain and
marketplace activities. Points are
awarded in four major categories:
Culture & Leadership, Enterprise-wide Access, Employment Practices,
and Community Engagement & Support Services.
To read more on this story, click here: Starbucks isRecognized as Top Employer for Disability Hiring and Inclusion
The Forgotten History of Autism (Video)
Decades ago, few pediatricians had heard of autism. In
1975, 1 in 5,000 kids was estimated to have it. Today, 1 in 68 is on the autism
spectrum. What caused this steep rise? Steve Silberman points to “a perfect
storm of autism awareness” — a pair of psychologists with an accepting view, an
unexpected pop culture moment and a new clinical test. But to really
understand, we have to go back further to an Austrian doctor by the name of
Hans Asperger, who published a pioneering paper in 1944. Because it was buried
in time, autism has been shrouded in misunderstanding ever since. (This talk
was part of a TED2015 session curated by Pop-Up Magazine: popupmagazine.com or
@popupmag on Twitter.)
To view the video, click here: The Forgotten History ofAutism (Video)
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
7 Tips for People with Special Needs Looking for a Job
Embarking on a career search can be daunting, particularly
if you’re a job applicant with special needs. Having a physical or intellectual
disability can make tasks like developing a resume, filling out an application
and preparing for an interview exceedingly difficult without support, and
children with special needs don’t always have the same opportunities to develop
job skills as do their typically-developing counterparts.
We wanted to learn what would help people with special
needs find jobs more easily, so we reached out to some programs that specialize
in assisting people with special needs find employment. The Mighty spoke with
Keri Castaneda, Chief Program Officer of AbilityFirst, a program that offers a
variety of services for people with varying intellectual and physical abilities
in Pasadena, California. We also talked with Sarah Duplessis, the Program
Director for Food for Good Thought in Columbus, Ohio. Food for Good Thought
provides job training and support for people with autism and offers supported
employment at its gluten-free bakery.
To read more on this story, click here: 7 Tips for People with Special Needs Looking for a Job
Reminder: Annual Boat Ride on The ‘Spirit of Washington’ – ALL Monies Need to be Turned in Today – June 16, 2015
What: Annual Boat Ride on The ‘Spirit of Washington’
Date: July 18, 2015
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Price: $58.54 per person
Please be reminded that ALL monies need to be turned in today to Gloria Joseph or Kim Robinson in a Postal money order, $58.54 per person that will be going on the boat ride, July 18, 2015.
For more information, contact: Kim Robinson 202-299-7425.
Please see flyer below for more details.
Hope to see you there!
Monday, June 15, 2015
Disability Invitational Hiring Fair
Disability Invitational Hiring Fair. The U.S. Department of
Labor (DOL) is hosting an Invitation Only Hiring Event. DOL is seeking talented
individuals for various Department of Labor positions within the District of
Columbia and DOL Regions across the United States.
To be considered for these positions, applicants must have a Schedule A letter and meet the minimum qualifications for the positions.
To be considered for these positions, applicants must have a Schedule A letter and meet the minimum qualifications for the positions.
The positions will be open June 15th and close on June
19th. Individuals found best qualified for the position(s) will be invited to
interview with an agency representative at a location designated by the hiring
agency between July 6th and July 10th, 2015.
For more information and to view the more than 20 positions
available visit the Disability Invitational Hiring Fair website:
http://tinyurl.com/og7xvpn. Please note that individuals will not be able to
apply until Monday, June 15.
To learn more about this event, click here: DisabilityInvitational Hiring Fair
Saturday, June 13, 2015
My Experience Living with Syndactyly: Fusion of Fingers
Have You Ever Heard of #Syndactyly? Read Stephen Bell’s
Experience with This Condition on Disability.Blog.
Being born with a rare visible difference/disability can be
an extremely interesting experience. I was born with a limb malformation
condition on my right-hand called Syndactyly (pronounced syn-dac-ty-ly). All
four of my fingers were fused together and I have since had the index finger
separated after many skin graft and plastic surgery operations. Skin was taken
from both the groin and the upper arm area to use for the skin graft and
plastic surgery. I then had to wear a skin-tight, and very itchy, custom-made
silicone glove day and night for six months in order to compress and heal the
scarring. I have more flexibility and grip with the index finger since the
surgery. The other three fingers share the same bone, so if more separations
were to take place, one finger would be useable (like my index finger) and the
other two fingers would be floppy, limp and useless.
My personal experience of having Syndactyly has been
generally really positive; from an early age, my family taught, encouraged and
helped me to be comfortable in my own skin. I guess nobody is 100 percent
perfect. I have never ever tried to hide my fingers and hand, as this would
only cause unnecessary attention. Some people never even notice but I am always
more than happy to explain this unique condition and answer any questions. As
with a lot of situations in life, it is often a case of assessing the situation
and going with the flow. I let these conversations progress naturally, as I do
not want to force anyone in to learning about my condition. If someone starts
staring or glaring, then I will very politely just ask them, “Have we met
before?” The majority of reactions I get when asked about my fingers is
respectful, positive and encouraging. For as many years as I can remember, I
have worn plain silver jewelry on both hands, like a watch, rings and
bracelets. Perhaps this a subconscious was of both distracting and deflecting
people from noticing my fingers. Like all other human beings, I learn coping
strategies and mechanisms and this method works for me.
To read more on this story, click here: My ExperienceLiving with Syndactyly: Fusion of Fingers
Friday, June 12, 2015
Future Planning Stories from Self-Advocates: Successes, Challenges, and How to Make Your Voice Heard Webinar - June 16, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join us for The Arc’s Center for Future Planning webinar to
hear self-advocates Savannah Logsdon-Breakstone, Nicole LeBlanc, and Amy
Goodman speak about the successes and challenges they have had in future
planning. Hear about how they have planned for success, how they have addressed
challenges in planning, and what skills they have learned to make their voices
heard.
To learn more about this event, click here: Future PlanningStories from Self-Advocates: Successes, Challenges, and How to Make Your VoiceHeard Webinar - June 16, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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8-Year-Old in Wheelchair Unresponsive Until Dad Raps to Him (VIDEO)
Jared Correia experienced a stroke while in the womb and
consequently has spent his eight years of life living with a variety of
debilitating medical conditions. He has cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus and
epilepsy, which has left him without the ability to stand, walk, talk or see.
But he can hear, which is where his dad comes in. Jared's
father, Jayce, inspired by his son's ordeals, wrote a song for his song that
includes the lines, "I couldn't be prouder / what you must go through
every hour." He filmed himself rapping it to Jared, and Jared's reaction –
he smiles and nods his head – shows that while he may not be able to express
it, he understands what his dad is trying to tell him.
Originally uploaded to Facebook, the video quickly reached
half a million views as people shared Jayce's show of support to his son. Jared
"might not be able to see, or comprehend much, but boy can he hear and
feel a rhythm," Jayce told the Huffington Post.
To view the video, click here: 8-Year-Old in WheelchairUnresponsive Until Dad Raps to Him (VIDEO)
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Meet Louise, My 4-Month-Old Daughter with Two Arms, Two Legs and One Extra Chromosome
I wrote this short piece as a rant/sob-fest, after a few
comments that are all too familiar to me were made this morning during a
routine medical exam for my daughter Louise. Over time, you get used to it --
you tell yourself that these are simple mistakes, that you need to harden
yourself -- but, sometimes, enough is enough. I have asked myself what I could
do to make myself feel better and maybe to stop the same thing from happening
to others or to stop it from happening to me as often. I wrote this post and
made it open to all of Facebook.
I would like to believe that this will put an end to the topic
of my daughter's difference, and that I will no longer have to explain it. I
know too well that this isn't the case. But if it could change just a few
opinions...
This is my daughter. Louise. She is 4 months old, and has
two arms, two legs, two great chubby cheeks, and one extra chromosome.
To read more on this story, click here: Meet Louise, My4-Month-Old Daughter with Two Arms, Two Legs and One Extra Chromosome
Reminder: Annual Boat Ride on The ‘Spirit of Washington’ – RSVP by Tomorrow, June 10, 2015
Come join us for a fun-filled time. We’ll have fun sailing
on tranquil water, great music, beautiful scenery. Enjoy a delicious lunch, and
great company with friends.
What: Annual Boat Ride on The ‘Spirit of Washington’
Date: July 18, 2015
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Price: $58.54 per person
Monies need to be paid by June 16,
2015.
(Postal money order made out to RCM of Washington).
RSVP by June 10, 2015 to Kim Robinson 202-299-7425.
Please see flyer below for more details.
Hope to see you there!
Giving Students with Disabilities a Career Opportunity
For many students with disabilities, leaving high school
means an abrupt end to the supports that they and their families have come to
rely on. Project SEARCH, a nationwide partnership between school districts and
local employers, seeks to ease that transition by placing students in
job-training opportunities, often in hospitals and government offices.
Education Week reporter Christina Samuels and photographer Lexey Swall report
on a program in Manassas, Va., for the 2015 Diplomas Count special report that
examines life after high school for students with disabilities.
For the past four years, Novant Health Prince William
Medical Center has employed young adults from the 7,400-student Manassas, Va.,
district. A teacher from the district is on site to work with students in the
program, which currently has positions for up to 10 students per academic year.
The students have learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and autism.
To read more on this story, click here: Giving Students with Disabilities a Career Opportunity
Montgomery Co. Police Undergo Training to Better Communicate with Disabled Citizens
Gaithersburg, Md. (WJLA) - With the nation paying such
close attention to the topic of police officers and race, Montgomery County
officers spent part of their Monday learning how to relate to citizens with
intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Maryland resident Ken Capone has cerebral palsy. He aided
with the all-day session held at Montgomery County Police headquarters in
Gaithersburg.
"This is so important for law enforcement so they will
understand that every person is unique," Capone said via the use of an
audible communication device.
Patti Saylor knows the need for training all-too-well. Her
son Ethan, who had down syndrome, died from asphyxia during a physical struggle
with sheriff's deputies that were moonlighting at a Frederick movie theater.
To read more on this story, click here: Montgomery Co.Police Undergo Training to Better Communicate with Disabled Citizens
Monday, June 8, 2015
Fairytale Prom Night for Special Young Couple
Upper Darby, Pa. (WPVI) -- Complete with a horse-drawn
carriage and police chief escort, it was a very special prom night for very
special young couple in Upper Darby.
But it's not the horse-drawn carriage that makes this
couple so wonderful.
It isn't even the fact that they were escorted to their
prom by Upper Darby Police Chief Michael Chitwood.
What makes them wonderful is the fact that even though
Clarence Bell and Jennifer Cassidy have Down syndrome, they've lived their
young lives proving they are just like everyone else.
Clarence's mom Janai says just look at his resume.
"He's an advanced yellow belt in karate, he works one
day a week at Delaware County Memorial Hospital, he's graduating on the 16th
and he's an all-around lovable person," she said.
To read more on this story, click here:
Sunday, June 7, 2015
The Affordable Housing Crisis of Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The president of Autism Housing Pathways, Catherine Boyle,
calls the need for affordable supported housing for persons with developmental
disabilities a crisis, at least in Massachusetts. It is hard to imagine that
conditions in other states would be much different or better.
The way this housing crisis manifests itself is varied:
“This housing crisis takes many forms: the young autistic
adult who has aged out of foster care and is couch surfing; the parent with a
child with a disability who faces foreclosure; the individual with a
developmental disability who has been unable to hold a job and lives at home
with elderly parents.”
Boyle points out that children with intellectual and
developmental disabilities age out of services provided by special needs
education at the age of 22. The Massachusetts Department of Developmental
Services ends up providing 24/7 residential supports for about 30 percent of
those young people, with the remainder surviving without assistance, often in
the family home, until the family ages and becomes unable to provide the kind
of care they need. In Connecticut, one issue that the state is addressing is
persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities whose caregivers are
over 70; the state budget allocated $4 million to find housing for persons with
disabilities with aged caregivers, but that was only enough for 136 persons,
leaving more than 2,000 others on waiting lists for assistance.
Boyle makes specific recommendations: an increase in
funding in the Massachusetts Affordable Housing Voucher Program, clarification
about the kinds of housing developments in which DDS will provide support, and
mechanisms that would allow individuals to combine resources from multiple
funding streams. (The budget passed by the Massachusetts state senate in May
recommends $4.75 million for AHVP in FY2016, an increase of $1.2 million over
FY2015, which would be, according to RealEstateRama, “the first significant
increase for AHVP since the program began twenty years ago.”)
To read more on this story, click here: The AffordableHousing Crisis of Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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We Bring AMC Sensory Friendly Films to Families Affected by Autism on a Monthly Basis to Select Communities
The program provides a special opportunity for families to
enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums
dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and
audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing!
The idea for the program began with a request from a parent
with an autistic child for a special screening at AMC Columbia Mall 14 in
Columbia, MD. More than 300 children and parents attended the first screening.
We are thrilled to now offer the program at many locations
nationwide — please see below for a complete list of participating theatres. As
a leading theatrical exhibition company, we are so proud to be making a
difference in the estimated 1.5 million Americans living with an autism
spectrum disorder by offering families a chance to see a movie together — often
for the very first time.
To read more on this story, click here: We Bring AMC Sensory Friendly Films to Families Affected by Autism on a Monthly Basis toSelect Communities
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Disability Parking Meters to Be Reevaluated in D.C.
Anyone can park in a space with a red-top meter in D.C. and
after reports of mass confusion, District officials will reconsider the system.
Members of D.C. Council admitted today that the disability
parking system is flawed and said they will work on fixes.
"These red top meters, whoever came up with this idea,
crazy," Ward 2 Council Member Jack Evans said. "I wouldn't be sitting
here today other than 700 of them ended up in my ward."
One thousand of the meters can be found in D.C. now. While
anyone can park at a spot with a red-top meter as long as they pay the meter,
anyone with a disability placard can park there for free.
To read more on this story, click here: Disability ParkingMeters to Be Reevaluated in D.C.
Chef Breaks Barriers with Custom Wheelchair-Accessible Food Truck
Toronto - A new Toronto food truck is possibly the first of
its kind in the world.
After years working as a line cook in top Toronto
restaurants, an accident in 2008 left chef Aleem Syed paralyzed from the waist
down. At first he thought his career was over.
“I didn’t understand how I could make it work,” Syed told
Global News back in December.
A visit from acclaimed French chef Pascal Ribreau convinced
him otherwise. Ribreau, who is also paraplegic, had Syed join him in the
kitchen to show him it was possible.
Inspired, the halal chef first started a catering business,
then a pop-up restaurant.
Now, it’s The Holy Grill food truck.
Syed is set to debut what might be the first
wheelchair-accessible food truck in the world. The design took some time.
To read more on this story, click here: Chef BreaksBarriers with Custom Wheelchair-Accessible Food Truck
Robert S. Whiteing - Living with a Brother Who Was Born with Special Needs: How RCM of Washington, Inc., Changed His Life
As a volunteer for RCM of Washington, Inc., and the administrator
of this blog, I would like to share my brother’s story, and how this
organization, changed his life.
My brother, Robert Sylvester Whiteing, was born with
special needs. Robert was the 6th child out of a family of 9
children, with me being a year younger. I can remember Robert being different,
and as a young child, would often question my parents why he was.
Robert was a beautiful child, with a head full of curly
hair, and mesmerizing eyes that would change to different hues of green,
depending on the season.
I remember Robert having to wear leg braces as a young
child, and struggle to walk.
Robert and I were both in the same kindergarten class, and
I still remember the day when my mother told me that he would no longer be
going to school with me. Kids would teased, laugh and called him the r-word. I
remember always getting into fights because of the teasing, I was very
protective of him.
I am not sure when Robert left home, but I do remember as a
young child visiting him at a facility called Forest Haven, located in Laurel,
Maryland.
Residents lived in tree-shaded dorms with bucolic names such as Elm or Poplar Cottage. Robert lived in Poplar Cottage…and hated it there.
Residents lived in tree-shaded dorms with bucolic names such as Elm or Poplar Cottage. Robert lived in Poplar Cottage…and hated it there.
When we would visit Robert, he would always cry when we
left. He loved coming home for visits, always thinking that he was there to
stay. When it was time for us to take him back. He would sit in the car quietly
until he saw the big “Pepsi Cola” sign from the highway. That sign would always
trigger an emotional response from him. He would begin pulling at the back of
my father’s car seat. We would have to hold onto him and try to calm him down.
This would go on for the rest of the ride. He would be
crying and constantly saying, “don’t take me back, I don’t want to go back to
pop cottage”, as he called it.
When the Forest Haven facility closed in 1991, Robert was
then transferred to two other facilities, the last being RCM of Washington, Inc.,
in 1998.
I was never impressed when visiting the previous facilities
where Robert resided.
However, when Robert was under the care of RCM, the first
thing I noticed was how different he was, happy to see us when we visited, no
problems when taking him home from a visit.
Robert was living in residential housing, and had his own
room. His room was always neat and clean.
Once I went to pick Robert up for a home visit, I was told
he was finishing up dinner. I could smell the home cooked food. Robert was
sitting at the table eating nutritious food. Robert loved to eat.
Before he left he was handed a bag with his favorite
treats…and we would stop on the way to get his diet coke and potato chips.
Remember I said earlier that Robert did not like to see the large Pepsi Cola
sign? There was no way he was going to drink a Pepsi!
His prescriptions where always ready for me with instructions,
thanks to his wonderful nurse, Doris Goins, who always had them ready on time.
I could call her at any time while he was visiting, and she was always
available to answer my questions.
When I picked Robert up for visits he would have to hug
everybody in the house before leaving. He would hurry down the front steps
saying, “I’m going for a home visit, I’ll see you later!”
Once in the car, he would lean back, and say, “put my
seatbelt on.” He would sing all of the songs on the radio as we were
leaving…and he knew the words to most of them. He would always say, “you gonna
bring me back home?” I would tell him, “we haven’t even got to my house yet…yes,
I will bring you back home.
Robert would talk about all of his housemates and everyone
that took care of him. If my phone rang, he would say, “is that Doris Goins?, always addressing her by her full name. He loved her so much.
He love going to day activities and would tell me what he
learned, draw me pictures and sing songs.
He loved Scooby Doo and Batman. When he came for home
visits, I would have to look through cable channels to find Scooby Doo cartoons.
One day I couldn’t find Scooby Doo and put on another cartoon. He immediately
noticed that it wasn’t Scooby Doo and let me know it. I kept searching and
finally found it. Robert would blurt out the Scooby Doo or Batman theme songs
right in the middle of eating, with a big grin…he was so happy.
He had a favorite song that I had to always sing with him
in the car. I don’t know the name of it, but we sang: red leaves falling down,
yellow leaves falling down, over all the town. He would always emphasize the
word ‘town’ real loud. We would sing phrase, over-and-over again…all the way home.
We had no problem taking him home. We would be watching
television, and Robert would say, “I’m ready to go home Rona”, that’s what he
called me. If it was in the winter, he would get up and go to the closet, get
his hat, coat and gloves and start putting them on.
Robert could be a comedian sometimes. My husband’s nickname
is ‘Buster’. When Robert saw him he would say, “Brother-in-law, Buster Brown all
around town.”
One time we were taking him home to his new house in
Southeast, Washington, DC, and my husband made a wrong turn. Robert quickly grab
the car seat and told him, “Go that way.” Sure enough, my husband had made a
wrong turn. I was told by someone in the house that he knew the streets in the
area from going to day activities.
What I like about RCM of Washington is that they kept
Robert involved in activities. He was always involved in educational programs
that helped him grow as an individual. He was attending field trips to museums,
sports games, movies, and bowling. There was even a set day of the week that
the residents went to the Chateau Club in DC.
Robert was in the Special Olympics.
Every summer he was off for a week vacation at the
Sandbridge Beach. He really loved going and would constantly ask me how many
days left before he would be going. He would tell me that he already had his
suitcase packed.
Robert had seem to be gaining weight. RCM took note, put
him on a diet…and he slimed down so nicely.
He really enjoyed the Annual Holiday Party. He would be all
dressed up with a big smile when I got there, pulling me over to a table. His
friends would stop by the table and say, “Robert Whiteing”, he would give the
biggest grin and say, “this Rona my sister.” I would point to my husband and
ask who he was, and he would say, “Brother-in-law, Buster Brown, all around
town.
When Robert was diagnosed with Melanoma, I was immediately
contacted. RCM staff took care of him, taking him to his doctor appointments.
His nurse would always notify me of upcoming doctor appointments, procedures
and his condition. Staff always called me when he returned home from an
appointment. I had no worries, I knew that he was in good hands.
Robert succumbed to his Melanoma, and went to be with the
Lord, in March 2012. His RCM family attended his funeral. It was heartwarming
to see so many people that loved my brother.
I miss my ‘Big Teddy Bear’, as I always called him. He was
one of the sweetest guys you could ever meet. I think about him all the time,
especially around the Holidays.
I had the opportunity to visit the RCM offices last month.
While standing at the receptionist desk, I noticed a picture tree. The first
thing I saw was a picture of Robert and Amy Brooks, CEO, RCM of Washington, Inc. That did my
heart good and made me smile. I always knew that the staff at RCM loved Robert,
and he loved them. But seeing that picture, I knew, they have never forgotten
him.
I know that Robert enjoyed the last fifteen years of his
life, and is resting in peace.
RCM of Washington, Inc. is a wonderful organization, and is
truly committed to their mission. This is only one story. I am sure all of
their residents are treated with the same love, dignity and respect that they
gave to Robert.
A big “Thank You” to all of the staff at RCM, for the love
and care that you gave my brother, Robert.
Our parents, Vernon and Juanita Whiteing
Vacation Time!
Spending time on vacation with friends.
Robert and Danielle
Robert's Birthday is on October 31st. They always celebrated his birthday at the Halloween Party...including a cake!
My big 'teddy bear'.
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