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Opportunities and Support Lead to Long-Term Meaningful Employment: A Parent’s Perspective

Opportunities and Support Lead to Long-Term Meaningful Employment: A Parent’s Perspective

by Camille Cody | Mar 11, 2021 | Community Partnerships, Family Resources, Inclusive Employment, Stories

By David Dunkin, parent of Kaylea  Having a job is an important part of Kaylea’s quality of life. It is part of her vision of being an adult and living the independent lifestyle that she wants to achieve. We have seen how it really builds her self-esteem because she...

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