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News and Newletters
Wood Lane Residential Service's newest home was recently named after its CEO, Greg Bair.
For over 30 years, Bair has lead Wood County’s efforts to provide only the best in residential services to over 180 men and women with developmental disabilities. "We know he prefers to be in the background,"stated WLRS Board member Julie Carle. "But it seems to be the ideal time to recognize the individual who has witnessed much change over the last thirty years."
In addressing Bair and others at the dedication, Carle added that, "You have listened to families and individuals served. . . Thanks to you, residents and staff are truly engaged in the community as great neighbors, good friends, and dedicated volunteers."
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Ohio's Direct Support Professional of the Year!
Deb Shrode has been named Ohio's Direct Support Professional of the Year!
ANCOR, the American Network of Community Options has named Deb Shrode as Ohio's Direct Support Professional of the Year!
ANCOR stands for American Network of Community Options and Resources and is a nonprofit trade association representing and advocating on behalf of the more than 800 private providers of services and supports for 385,000 Americans with disabilities in 49 states and Washington, D.C.
ANCOR hosted a National Advocacy Campaign's Direct Support Professional of the Year contest. Deb was nominated by Wood Lane Residential Services. The campaign's contest reviewed applications and selected the winner based upon the following criteria:
-unique personal story or job history that highlights a commitment and enduring passion for DSP work. Someone with:
-long, reliable tenure,
-strong ties to the people and family supported,
-strong ties to the community and exemplary actions and creativity in building social capital for the people supported,
-creative/ consistent work to foster inclusion and greater independence for people with disabilities and
-personal sacrifices and/ or actions representative of their commitment to their work
Information about last years DSP award winners in on the website youneedtoknowme.org under "Our stories" tab. More information on Deb and winners from other states will be posted soon
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