OCTOBER 2021 IS NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH:

Follow Avenues SLS on Facebook all month long as we share stories and videos (every Friday) of Adults Avenues SLS support engaged in Competitive Integrated Employment
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Friday, October 8, 2021 –  Heather Hardman

Avenues SLS proudly spotlights Heather Hardman, whose employment career in the Santa Clarita Valley has spanned over 30 years! Heather recently received appreciation from Marshalls where she has worked for 20 years, and she has simultaneously worked at Edward’s/Regal Theatre since 1998. Congratulations Heather!

Friday, October 15, 2021 – Jereth Suede

In our recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month for October 2021, We put our Avenues SLS spotlight on Jereth Suede.  Over the years, Jereth learned the value of working part-time and ultimately full-time. His goal was to obtain and earn an income that he could be comfortable with and afford the lifestyle he enjoys. After several part-time jobs, Jereth stuck with Six Flags Magic Mountain for nearly 5 years, then moved on to Target where he has has been a part of the Target team now for almost 5 years.  Jereth also enjoys working part-time at Regal/Edwards – Valencia.  Jereth continues to look at career options that make the most sense for him in order to continue the lifestyle he enjoys.

Friday, October 22, 2021 – Melanie Miles

In celebration of NDEAM (National Disability Employment Awareness Month) We recognize Melanie Miles and her long-term business/micro-enterprise “Miles Arts & Crafts”. Melanie also works at the Avenues SLS office. @milesartsandcrafts

Friday, October 29, 2021 – Javen Sanders

Javen Sanders talks about his work experience and the benefits of working, including becoming a homeowner, while being interviewed by Avenues SLS Executive Director Scott Shepard. In celebration of October’s National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), YOU can view his video by clicking on the link below: