News from the
Newberry County Disabilities
And Special Needs Board
Fall/Winter 2014
Cindy Farr, Editor
People Realizing Individual Dreams and
Expectations
Foundation Honors DSP
and SA of the Year
Serving as Co-Self Advocates of the Year are Gussie
Jones and Teddy Ellerbee’s. Having two advocates
that equally stood out to the selection committee
made it an impossible decision. Having two equally
deserving candidates was an easy decision.
Congratulations to Gussie and Teddy!!
Each year outstanding Direct Support Professionals
are nominated for the Award of the Year. This year
was no different, well maybe a little. This year each
and every nominee deserved the award in their own
way. So the selection committee was tasked with
who was outstanding among all the outstanding…and
the answer was Andrea Reel. Andrea has been with
the agency for only a few years but her impact has
been great. Her energy is endless. Her enthusiasm is
inspirational. She is truly what the Direct Support
Professional of the Year is all about. Congratulations
Andrea!!
Let’s Walk on the PRIDE Path!!
BOARD MEETINGS
The Newberry County Disabilities and Special
Needs Board of Directors meet on the second
Tuesday of each month at 4:00 pm in the conference
room of Newberry Industries. Meetings are open, and
staff and the public are invited to attend.
Newberry County Disabilities and Special Needs
Board has constructed a new walking track, “The
PRIDE Path”. The ¼ mile path is located at the
Owens Picnic Shelter and is paved in order for
those that walk with wheels and without can use
the area safely.
NCDSNB Lending Library
Take a book, leave a book! NCDSNB now has
a Lending Library located in the Newberry
Industries Media Center.
Books can be
borrowed based on the honor system. If you
have books you would like to donate, contact
Cheryl Nichols.
Congratulations to Pam Pruitt and Carla
Creekmore for participation in the National
Special Olympic Games in New Jersey
during June 2014!!
Committee Updates and Revises Handbook
The Newberry Industries Employee Handbook has been
updated and revised by a committee made up of employees
and NCDSNB staff. Topics in the handbook include
transportation procedures, safety and employee rights. The
handbook will be reviewed with all employees to ensure fair
treatment and consistency in the workplace.
Volunteers WELCOMED!
Cooking with PRIDE
Cookbooks just $10
The Board is looking for a few good hands! If you
would be interested in volunteering please let us
know. A brief volunteer orientation will get you
started. We are proud to partner with Newberry
College’s Service Learning Program. Through this
program we have numerous student volunteers that
come in on a weekly basis to participate in activities
with people supported. For more information on
volunteer opportunities call 803-276-0078.
HAVE A HUMAN RESOURCES
ISSUE??
CALL HOLLY ASTWOOD
EXT 115
OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS
OCT. 1
We still have a few cookbooks left for purchase!
Don’t miss your chance to have one of these
great books!
Visit us on the web:
www.ncdsnb.org
PARTNERS FOR PRIDE MEETINGS
some success in providing small group
enrichments but we need folks that are willing
to share their talents.
UPCOMING MEETING DATES
OCTOBER 17, 2014
THIS MEETING WILL BE IN
RECOGNITION OF OUR RESPITE
CAREGIVERS
LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK.
IF YOU HAVE IDEAS FOR THE PRIDE,
Elections were held for Employee Advisory
Representatives. This is an important role as it
ensures that each department has a voice on the
team. Election Results are as follows:
PLEASE SEND THE INFORMATION TO
CINDY FARR 276-0078 EXT 132 OR
CFARR@NCDSNB .ORG
ICF-Primary- Kyoto Pace - no alternate
CTH II/SLP - Primary - Elizabeth Douglas
Alternate - Flora Graham
Day Program - Primary - Donna Turner
Alternate - Andrea Reel
Family Services/AdministrationPrimary Jim Hockett
UPCOMING HOLIDAYS
AND EVENTS
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS…
NOV. 27 AND 28
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS …..
DEC. 24 AND 25
Alternate - Mary Catherine Reynolds
The PRIDE Team meets monthly and is open to
any interested persons.
News from the PRIDE Team
PICNIC
The Pride Team developed guidelines for
communication that will help to ensure that
information is disseminated to people
supported, staff and all other stakeholders.
If you have a special talent or hobby that you
would like to share as small group enrichment,
please contact Cindy Farr. The team has had
SHELTER
Would you be interested in using the
Picnic Shelter for your next family
reunion or birthday party? The shelter
is available for rent. Please contact
Connie or Cheryl at 803-276-0078 for
information on user responsibilities and
fees.
IMPACT SC
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Years of Service Recognition
30 Years
Cindy Farr
Lewis Hunter
Congratulations to Connie Coleman!
Connie will serve as the next
Chairperson of the SCPDO - South
Carolina Partnership of Disability
Organizations.
The SCPDO is
responsible for organizing the annual
Disabilities Awareness Month in
South Carolina.
25 Years
Lula Dewalt
20 Years
Jessie Burton
Julia Tribble
15 Years
Linda Langford
Annie Mathis
10 Years
Voices for PRIDE T-Shirt Sale
I SUPPORT MY Team with PRIDE
$10
Carolina and Clemson
PRIDE T-shirt
Will be available for purchase
SOON!
Be the first to get yours!!
Wilma Boozer Tribble
Bonnie Carter
Michelle Bassinger
Jamey Wilson
Alexis Wise
5 Years
Susan Ellison
Kisha Dent
Tommy Motes
Patsy Harmon
Engride Coleman