CAMPUS NEWS HUDSPETH REGIONAL CENTER Important Dates

MONTHLY TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Submitted by Clarissa McMurtry\
New Employee Orientation
October 6 - 10
November 3 - 7
MANDT Recertification
(call 6078 for information)
All classes in Meridian
Oct. 13 - 14
Oct. 15 - 16
Oct. 27 - 28
CPR Class
Oct. 17 @ 9:00 a.m.
(on campus)
Oct. 22 & 23
(in Morton)
(call 6071 for information)
Important Dates
JDRF ROAD BLOCK
Mississippi State Fair
Oktoberfest
Blood Drive
Halloween Activities
October 1
October 4 - 10
October 23-24
October 28
October 31
Your free hamburger during Oktoberfest is purchased by the Friends of Hudspeth Center. Enjoy!
HUDSPETH REGIONAL CENTER
CAMPUS NEWS
October 2014
A Newsletter for HRC Employees
HRC’s Second Quarter Employees of the Quarter
Mandated Topic - Abuse, Neglect, Reporting, &
Investigation
Tours - MC Nursing Students - Oct. 23 & 24
Professional Development Topic:
Is the community ready to accept persons with ID
and/or multiple disabilities in their neighborhood?
Title: Inclusive Communities, Stigma and Supporting
a Diverse ID Population
When: Tuesday, October 21
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration is
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Presenters: Clarissa McMurtry & Donis Upshaw
Objectives: To understand the relationship between
community inclusion and stigma; to discuss the relationship between inclusion and transitioning individuals
into community life; and to share the ideas for enhancing existing services or designing programs that
can address the diverse needs of people with disabilities.
CEs: CEs have been submitted for teacher, social
work, and DMH licenses. Please cal Clarissa at extension 6072 to reserve seating as space is limited to 60.
Marvin United Methodist Church members
visited the HRC campus on Sunday, September 21. The
group brought school supplies for individuals residing
on campus. The group was welcomed by some of the
individuals served at HRC, Angela Alexander, David
Williams, Nan Christian, Delisa Crosby, Trena Travis,
Gloria Boyd, Ed Parker, and Tonya Bolden. The individuals in attendance were treated to cupcakes and lemonade from the church members.
Pictured above back row left to right: Nicole Keene and Anna
Broome. Front row l to r: Dawn Rodgers,
Belinda Peacher, and Karla Easterling.
Verna Mae, pictured
to the left, proudly
shows off her certificate of appreciation
from TJ Maxx.
Verna Mae has been
working at TJ Maxx
for 3 years. She is an
individual served by
HRC’s Supported
Employment.
October 16, 2014
is National Boss’s Day
Thad Weisenberger, pictured above holding certificate, poses with Dogwood staff and members of
the EIRC committee. Mr. Weisenberger, a social worker for Unit 1 is always the professional. He
spends much of his time working on programs for the individuals we serve and implementing the programs with the clients. His compassion for people, especially the people he serves, is overwhelming.
His fellow staff enjoy his positive attitude and the fact that he is always a team player no matter what is
asked of him.
Shirley Payne is a direct care
supervisor at the Meridian Group
Home. She is a quiet and humble person, but her communication skills are exemplary.
Where change is hard for many,
Ms. Payne has worked very hard
helping transition individuals
served at Meridian Group Home.
She does this with such a positive attitude that her supervisor
considers her “amazing.”
And to boot, Ms. Payne’s attendance at work is exceptional!
Ms. Payne is pictured to left
holding her certificate.
TRI COUNTY INDUSTRIES TOUR NORTH AMERICAN COAL CORPORATION
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month
By: Karine Gandy
Submitted by Bonnie Creekmore
Several of the individuals and staff from Tri-County Industries toured Liberty Fuels Company which is part of the
North American Coal Corporation in Kemper County.
At the beginning of the tour at Liberty Fuels staff took us to a room where there was a model of Liberty Fuels Company. An employee of Liberty Fuels went through each process, from digging, to what the land would look like
after Liberty Fuels had completed all the digging of the coal. We also loaded on a bus that transported us around
the grounds. The individuals were able to ride onto the land where they were actually digging the coal. Each process was explained again as the individuals watched employees working at their various jobs. At the end of the tour,
the individuals were allowed to climb on some of the new machinery. The CAT 6040 (shown in picture) cost
millions of dollars and was bought at Puckett Machinery in Flowood. When the tour was complete, the individuals
understood more about where the coal came from and how it was processed. It was a very informative and fun day!
According to The International Dyslexia Association, dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling
and decoding abilities. So, in layman terms, dyslexia is a language based learning disability. People with dyslexia have difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading. Children who have dyslexia experience
difficulties with other language skills, such as spelling, writing, and pronouncing words. Dyslexia affects individuals throughout their lives; however, its impact can change at different stages in a person’s life.
Did you know dyslexia affects 1 in 5 children? That means in a typical classroom of 25 students, 5 of those students could be dyslexic. Dyslexia is a phonological processing deficit that is evident in students that have had
the opportunity and the ability to learn. Having dyslexia does not mean that a child cannot learn or that he or she
is lacking intelligence. It just means they need to learn and be taught a different way compared to other students
who do not have dyslexia.
Dyslexia is real. Dyslexia is not a disease, so there is no cure. But, instead with the proper diagnosis, appropriate
and timely instruction, hard work, and support from family, individuals with dyslexia can succeed in school and
later in life. Take a look at the lives of Whoopi Goldberg, Tommy Hilfiger, Orlando Bloom, Albert Einstein,
Erin Brockovich, and George Patton just to name a few. All of these famous people are dyslexic, but look at
their lives now and you’ll see they have come a long way. Dyslexia is a weakness in these people, but at the
same time they are also extremely smart.
If you suspect your child has dyslexia don’t wait to get the help they need. With the right kind of direct and explicit multi-sensory phonetic tutoring you will help your child learn to manage the dyslexia and be successful in
school. By waiting the dyslexia can have an effect on a child’s social and emotional development.
Hudspeth Hope
Staff and individuals pose by a bucket truck used to scoop coal.
The Tri-County group climb atop new machinery.
Dementia is a loss of brain function that occurs with
certain diseases. Alzheimer's disease (AD), is one form
of dementia that gradually gets worse over time. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Staff on campus
showed their support of research and awareness of the
disease by wearing purple on September 19.
Hudspeth
Hope
Making Strides
for the Fight
Against Breast
Cancer
Please join the Strides Against
Breast Cancer walk on October
25. Team t-shirts will be sold
for $25 each. Proceeds from
the t-shirts will be donated to
the American Cancer Society.
Staff will join together again this year in downtown Jackson to walk in the
American Cancer Society’s Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.
Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant cancer cells form in the tissues of
the breast. The damaged cells can invade surrounding tissues, but with early
detection and treatment most people can continue a normal life.
 One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
 Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women.
 Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women
 Each year it is estimated over 220,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed
with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die.
 Although breast cancer is rare among men, an estimated 2,150 will be diagnosed and approximately 410 will die each year.
Hudspeth Regional Center is proud to support Alzheimer Awareness Day. Dozens of employees
Showed their support in their purple attire!
NEAGLE and FRIENDS DONATION
Submitted by Robin McNair
Holly House received a large donation of toys, activities, dvd players, cd players for individuals who reside
on Holly House. The donation was given from Kristen
Neagle, family and friends. Thank you for such a generous gift!
Meridian Group Home’s Up, Up, and Away