When Direct Support Professional Andrea Miller-Weir began working with 11-year-old Alex Bagley, he couldnāt put his face underwater in the pool. With Miller-Weirās help, Alex became an award-winning swimmer and Special Olympics athlete. In the years since their first meeting, Miller-Weir has supported Alex through high school graduation, securing meaningful employment, and traveling the world….
Donāt Ring the Doorbell, and Mark Your Lifelong Calendar for June
One of the first things I tell a new direct support professional interviewing to work with our family is to not bother ringing the doorbell. Just come on in and join the family. My twins, Isaac and Samuel, have had Medicaid Waiver services since they were 7 years old. They are now 22. While some…
Laurie Dougherty Named 2021 Roman Award Winner
Laurie Dougherty has worked at the Fairview House, one of the Autism Society of North Carolinaās residential programs in western North Carolina, since the home opened in 2004. For her contribution to the success of the home and the residents it serves, Dougherty has been named the 2021 winner of the John and Claudia Roman…