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We want to inform and connect with the entire Job Path community
so we are all on this path together.
| | CORRECTION: Please note that the DSP named in the first story and as the photographer for the Improv show was listed incorrectly in a previous version. It is AnnEliza Canning-Skinner. | | Job Path: Back to school edition | | |
One of the ways Job Path works with people in the Community Connection program is through educational support that provides them with the tools they need to pursue higher education goals.
This fall, Rusty H. began his Associates Degree in Modern Languages at the Borough of Manhattan Community College, taking classes in Italian 101 and English 101. He’s already conversational in Spanish, Italian, French, German, Mandarin, and earned his certificate in Arabic from NYU's School of Professional Studies in 2014.
At BMCC, Job Path DSP AnnEliza Canning-Skinner supports him with notetaking and other assistance with organization and time management.
“That helps me be an active listener in class and to participate in class discussions more,” he says. He hopes his degree will help him with his love for travel and experiencing other cultures, and also as he's looking for future work in the clerical field.
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Photo by AnnEliza Canning-Skinner
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“I like reading books about other polyglots and how English borrows words from many other languages,” he says.
For his English class this semester, he wrote a paper on how he taught himself to read at 14 months, including this passage: “As a teenager in high school, reading helped me understand that progress isn’t possible without sacrifice and that sacrifice is the key to any form of success.”
| | Save the date: Law Rocks jam to benefit JP Nov. 5 | | |
What: Law Rocks New York City
When: The band supporting Job Path plays Thurs. Nov. 5. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m.
Where: The Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancy Street.
| | | Law Rocks is an annual battle of the bands that combines "the power of music and the generosity of the global legal community," according to the organization. We are so grateful that The Meltones, the house band for the global law firm Greenberg Traurig will be raising money for Job Path. A huge thank you to our own DSP Gideon Helf, who is a member of the band, for connecting us! For tickets and more info: https://lawrocks.org/nyc | | The Mets didn't win, but we did! | | We held our first “JPlay Ball” at The Mets last month, and even though the team did not come out on top, it was still a home run! Thanks to The Mets for donating tickets and for the participants, families, and staff who came out to cheer! | | | | |
In attendance were some legacy members of our JP community seen here: Job Path Employment Specialist Robert Sheridan (left) who has been with Job Path since 2011, and Josh W.
As Robert says: “15 years strong together. And Josh let me know today he has 15 years at his job too! The first thing I ever did for Job Path was put together the furniture still in his apartment."
| | Also seen here are, from L-R, Maria Z., Job Path receptionist Rayquan Ethridge, CEO Carly Teichman, Jonathan W., Terence W., and DSP Jake Shannon. | | Congrats to the Community Connections Zakaa Rollers Sketch Comedy Show performers for a month of incredible performances! | | | Photos by DSP AnnEliza Canning-Skinner | | All the sketches were conceived, written, and performed by members of the troupe, including this one, "Batman." | | |
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and the theme - “Celebrating Value and Talent” - has been at Job Path’s core since our founding almost 50 years ago.
We know that New Yorkers with autism and other developmental disabilities can find jobs and thrive at work, and all this month we’ll be sharing stories that show how an inclusive workplace is a better one. If you know someone who wants to learn more about how to bring Customized Employment to their business or organization, please share this with them!
https://www.jobpathnyc.org/employment-partners/
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We appreciate our
Direct Support Professionals all year
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Sept. 13 - Sept. 19 was DSP Appreciation week, although it is a sentiment that is always close to heart. We were happy to share some stories about our incredible DSPs in participants' own words including Shawn in our Employment Program, speaking of her DSP Job Coach, Kateryna Korobkina.
“Kat is super supportive of my work, and happy for me and for all the important work I have done at my office. I am still so happy to be with Kat these days, as she is still my new partner at my job site. Kat is supportive and encouraging as I continue to perform all my jobs individually.”
-Shawn R., seen here at right with Kat.
| | | Click here to see more stories, including the one below from Jose about Anson, from our Community Connections program. | | | |
Every week, we're sharing more stories like these
on our social media platforms.
Please follow, like, and share!
| | Help us recognize our DSPs | | | | |
Two important parts of Job Path's Strategic Plan are to increase opportunities to:
-Listen to our community of families
-Recognize our staff’s hard work
We want to hear from you about the Direct Support Professionals in your life who have made a difference. Let us know about good news to share about a Job Path DSP -- Thank you!
| | October: As part of our efforts to highlight and celebrate the great diversity within our Job Path community, we will be featuring racial, ethnic, cultural, and identity pride commemorations here each month. | | |
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Heritage Months for Italian-, Filipino-, German-American Heritage
Indigenous People's Day - Oct. 12
Hispanic Heritage Month ends Oct. 15
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Staff Anniversaries
Special recognition to staff who celebrated their anniversary at Job Path in September.
Thank you for all of the contributions that you have made over the years in making Job Path successful.
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Rathida Oum - 17 years
Sandra Preti - 16 years
Susan Ladrick - 7 years
Marta Haberlin - 7 years
Thaddeus Malcolm - 4 years
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Jennifer Hughes - 4 years
Hannah Applebaum - 2 years
Khalid Rahmaan - 2 years
James Sutton - 2 years
Leila Barrett - 1 year
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Margot Delery - 1 year
Frederick Fernandes - 1 year
Stephen Martin - 1 year
Alasdair Spence - 1 year
Amanda Wisner - 1 year
| | Job Path supports people with autism and other developmental disabilities as they find jobs, live in their own homes, and become involved in community life. To learn more, visit our website. | | |
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