At RCM, we promote opportunities for helping people with Intellectual Disabilities build relationships, and integrate into the community
Friday, September 18, 2020
DC's Direct Support Professionals Week Proclamation #DSPRW2020
Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) Job Opening!
The QIDP is responsible for ensuring that the people supported receive individualized, appropriate, and person-centered services. The QIDP is also responsible for providing leadership, direction, and training for reporting staff and oversees each location assigned to his/her caseload.
For more information on this position, click here: Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional
Our Amazing DSP’s Continue To Provide Quality Support!
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
DSP Thank You Bags!
Stuck in the Middle
In recent weeks, news coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic has been laser-focused on school reopening, and administrators at both the K-12 and postsecondary levels face impossible choices. Should schools fully reopen and risk further transmission of the virus? Remain closed and risk further harm to students’ education? Something in between?
Just as schools grapple with these questions, so too are community-based providers of disability services confronted with their own impossible choices. In residential programs, where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are supported in their homes, should people have unfettered access to the community? Should friends and family be permitted to visit them? What about day programs, which support people to work, volunteer and otherwise be engaged in the community? When and how should they reopen?
To read more on this story, click here; Stuck in the Middle
Happy DSP Week! Today We Would Like To Acknowledge One Of Our DSP's
Celebrating Amazing DSP’s All Around The Nation!
Thursday, September 10, 2020
We Are Sadden At The Loss Of, Carolyn Harris, Our RCM Family Member For Nearly 15 Years
One story that comes to mind when reflecting on Carolyn’s impact came about 10 years ago. A person we support fell ill while on vacation and was admitted to the hospital in Virginia Beach. He needed someone to stay with him because there were other people on the trip who couldn’t be alone. Carolyn was called and immediately responded with “I’m on my way”. A four hour drive later she was right there at his bedside holding his hand. This was just the kind of person she was.
We send our love and support to her children, grandchild and long time partner, James. If any of you would like to donate to help the family, please do so on Cash App with the handle of $CarolynHarrisFund
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
This 21-Year-Old Pastry Chef Is Breaking Stereotypes On What It Means To Live With Autism
“I love baking because it makes me feel happy and confident and good about myself and my skills,” Josey told In The Know. “I’m trying to inspire a lot of people in the world and give more encouragement and confidence to those who feel like they can’t make it.”
To read more on this story, click here: This 21-Year-Old Pastry Chef Is Breaking Stereotypes On What It Means To Live With Autism
'Distance Learning Is No Learning For My Daughter' | Fairfax Mom Will Bring Her Daughter to School, Even Though Classes Are Virtual
FAIRFAX, Va. — When Fairfax County Schools reopen virtually Tuesday, it's likely to be a frustrating day for a lot of teachers, parents and students. But for the county's nearly 30,000 special ed students, it could be even more aggravating.
One Fairfax City mom says distance learning is no learning at all for her daughter.
Caroline Chollet, 7, is an endearing second grader "She can instantly charm anyone who encounters her," her mother, Eileen Chollet said. But a rare genetic condition has left Caroline dealing with more than her fair share of challenges.
To read more on this story, click here: 'Distance Learning Is No Learning For My Daughter' | Fairfax Mom Will Bring Her Daughter to School, Even Though Classes Are Virtual
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Sunday, September 6, 2020
Pizzeria With All Deaf Employees Opens In DC
The restaurant was founded in San Francisco in 2011 with the goal of introducing customers to Deaf culture and offering career opportunities for Deaf people. Mozzeria D.C., located at 1300 H Street NE, is the restaurant's second location in the United States.
To read more on this story, click here: Pizzeria With All Deaf Employees Opens In DC
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Thursday, September 3, 2020
Congratulations, Sarah Lowry Meek RCM Is Behind You All The Way!
Cool thing happened - I'm a finalist for the Women in Government Relations Excellence in Federal Issue Advocacy Award!
Normally I would not share stuff like this on social media because it feels super awkward but there is a contest to see who can get the most "public endorsement."
I am really lucky to have such supportive colleagues as Shannon Davis McCracken , Doris and Donna Martin and the whole ANCOR American Network of Community Options and Resources team!
https://pwiaconference.org/awards
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Adds Comfort Bags to Vehicles for Patients with Autism
They rolled out Autism Comfort Bags that will be on every single ambulance in the county.
The comfort bags will be stocked with various items to calm children down, and the department says it will help Loudoun County emergency responders provide better services.
To read more on this story, click here: Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Adds Comfort Bags to Vehicles for Patients with Autism
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