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Trip To Africa

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Marian Goes To Africa

Marian Jay Curry, who is a friend of The Jessamine Place and Rotary member, shared a presentation of her experience in Uganda, Africa.

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King For A Day

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Robert Crowned King at "Night To Shine" Event

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Robert attended the “Night To Shine” event sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, where is was crowned king! Robert shared this great evening with his niece and nephew. 

Tools For Life

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Rae Ginna receives iPod Touch

Rae Ginna received her new iPod Touch from Tools For Life to aid in her communication style.

Mattel Shout Out!

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Way To Go, Mattel!

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On Monday, February 4, Mattel announced that its Barbie Fashionistas line will come out with two dolls with disabilities in June of 2019. In addition, there will dolls with braided hair texture and more realistic body type. Also, there will be Barbies in a wheelchair and with a removable prosthetic leg. 

Mattel representative stated, “Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is a critical component of our design process and we are proud that today’s kids will know a different image and experience of the brand.”

For more information: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2019/02/12/barbie-dolls-disabilities/26025/

February EOM

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Community Access Employee of the Month

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We Appreciate You, Thank You For All The Work You Do.

February ROM

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Black History Month

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In Honor of Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, Willie was assisted with a much needed update to the bulletin board. Willie and his staff, Katina Hall, used printouts of important facts and key figures to educate others on important accomplishments. Please take time out today to see the impact of those features. This bulletin board is located downstairs, coming into the back door. 

Way To Go!

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Dorminy Medical Center "Rock Star"

In January, Lorenzo was named DMC “Rock Star” of the year for his outstanding employee performance. We are so proud of him. Way To Go, Lorenzo!

PC Thinkers

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Person-Centered Thinkers

Sandra, Denise, Shirley, and Miranda attended Person Centered Training on January 22 & 23 in Tifton, Georgia to help the agency enhance the skill of keeping people at center of all their plans and services.

Congratulations!

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People First of Fitzgerald Win First Place!

People First of Fitzgerald received FIRST place recognition for their float in the Martin Luther King Jr Day Parade. Congratulations to the many talented people who worked on the beautiful display.