by sycamore122 | Nov 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
On Thursday, November 1, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch submitted the final report of the Task Force for Assessment of Services and Supports for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to the Indiana General Assembly. “It is my great pleasure to share...
by sycamore122 | Oct 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
Three months ago, with the help of her Employment Consultant Megan Donovan, Danielle found a job that she loves at the Hendricks Regional Health YMCA. Danielle is an Activity Leader for the Before and After School Program. Danielle assists in the afternoon with...
by sycamore122 | Oct 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
Awesome Westside Advocates is a member group of Self-Advocates of Indiana who are under the auspices of Sycamore Services. AWA has six officers who meet to plan activities of the group; meetings are open to other members if interested. Each month, there is at least...
by sycamore122 | Oct 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
Nick has worked at Taco Bell in Avon since February of 2018. He works as a crew member assisting with food preparation for the hot bar and fried foods. Nick went to Taco Bell at the end of January to fill out an application with his Employment Consultant, Megan...
by sycamore122 | Oct 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Since May 2018, Leroy has been working as a Dietary Aide at the Village of Avon. Lee Wilhite, Leroy’s Employment Consultant, set up an opportunity for Leroy to job shadow at the Village of Avon. Leroy knew coming in that with Lee’s help, and his own...
by sycamore122 | Oct 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
Have you ever seen a teal pumpkin for Halloween and wondered what it meant? The Teal Pumpkin Project ™ began in 2012 to promote awareness of food allergies (teal is the chosen color of food allergy awareness) by offering non-food items as Halloween treats. This...
by sycamore122 | Oct 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Social Security Administration announced that Social Security Benefits will increase in 2019 due to increased cost of living. As cost of living increases, the cost-of-living adjustment increases the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefit. The...
by sycamore122 | Oct 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
Since April 2018, Ben has been working at Hamilton Pointe, a skilled nursing facility in Evansville. Alice Cooper, Ben’s Employment Consultant, took Ben to Hamilton Pointe for a situation assessment, allowing him to job shadow as a dishwasher. The following week, Ben...
by sycamore122 | Sep 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
When Anna came to Sycamore Services, almost 10 years ago, she was shy, quiet, and a little unsure of herself. Anna began attending the Martinsville Day Services program to increase her social skills. Part of what she learned in the Day program was how to set her own...
by sycamore122 | Sep 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
When Allie started to Sycamore 15 years ago, she was living at home with her parents. She wanted a job and, eventually, her own apartment. She wanted all the things every other 18-year old wants for themselves. But, Allie has Down Syndrome, is very timid and her...