November and True Thanksgiving
As we move through this month our theme is, of course, thanks. We will make the effort to look be thankful for the everyday thoughtfulness we encounter and will practice the wonderful habit of looking the person we are thanking right in the eye.
Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.
- Albert Einstein
We just wrapped up another Apple Event. Our thanks to those of you who attended, Bill Walton was an amazing speaker and PBS did an interview of him at the event. It was amazing to hear Bill speak so well and to hear him say that he was hardly able to put to words together because he stuttered so badly until he was 28. We opened with recognition of one of France’s employers who has given employment opportunities to many clients this past year. It was a great way to open the event. We will let you know when the PBS interview will air.
To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong.
- Joseph Chilton Pearce
Enid
DMC Client Success Story
Kathy had recently completed her appraisal license and was looking for some on-the-job training. After much searching, I sent her resume and proposal letter to Greenlight Mortgage in Irvine. When Kathy followed up, she discovered that they had not received her resume. So, she did what she learned in job club – she made sure they got it – she delivered it in person! Greenlight must have noticed her motivation and determination because she was called for an interview the next day and was hired! Michele Kaplan, Kathy’s Rehabilitation Counselor helped explain WOTC and OJT to the employer, ensuring Kathy’s new position. Thanks for all your support!
Carolann Kollmer, Employment Specialist
(714) 658-4283 / Fax:(310) 548-9339 jobdeveloper5@daylemcintoshcenter.org
Upcoming Focus Groups on Assistive Technology
Clients can earn $40 plus free breakfast and lunch!
The Dayle McIntosh Center (DMC) and the California Foundation of Independent Living Centers (CFILC) are researching disabled individuals’ experiences with assistive technology. Clients will be given $40.00 for participating and will be served breakfast and lunch. Have clients call Girmay Micael, Assistive Technology Coordinator at (714) 621-3300 ext. 3057 to register for one of the following focus groups:
Clients with a speech impairment: Monday, Oct. 28 or Tuesday, Oct. 29
Clients with a visual impairment: Monday, Nov. 4 or Tuesday, Nov. 5
Mature Adults over 55: Thursday, Nov. 7
Clients of Vietnamese descent: Monday, Nov. 11 or Tuesday, Nov. 12
Clients who are Hispanic: Monday, Nov. 18 or Tuesday, Nov. 19
Clients with a learning disability: Monday, Nov. 25 or Tuesday, Nov. 26
Wheelchair users: Monday, December 2 or Tuesday, December 3
Clients with a hearing impairment: Monday, Dec. 16 or Tuesday, Dec. 17
All focus groups are from 9am until 1pm (lunch is served at noon)
DMC Client Success Story
"WORKING IN A SUPPORTIVE PARTNERSHIP"
A partnership between the Department of Social Services, the Department of Rehabilitation and Dayle McIntosh helped Anna, a Spanish speaking client from the Fountain Valley Office return to the work force after an extended absence. Thanks to the support and encouragement of Ms. Lopez, Anna’s Social Worker and Mr. Barboza, Anna’s Rehabilitation Counselor, Anna is working in Newport Beach as a Spa Attendant and enjoying her job "helping in making women feel special." Thank you Mr. Barboza for your continued support with this client and others!
Frances Curiel, Senior Employment Specialist
(714) 658-4834 / Fax: (714) 528-3641 jobdeveloper4@daylemcintoshcenter.org
Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow”.
- Anonymous
DMC's Apple of our Eye Awards Event
The Dayle McIntosh Center’s 15th Annual Apple of our Eye Recognition Luncheon was held on October 24th at the Hyatt Regency in Garden Grove. Over 175 people from all over Orange County attended the event to help support DMC’s youth and children programs, to honor the award recipients, and to be inspired by keynote speaker, former NBA star, Bill Walton.
The event had a two-fold purpose: to raise funds for the Center’s children and youth services such as the Family and Children Together Program (FACT), and to recognize individuals and organizations who have impacted the lives of persons with disabilities in Orange County.
The FACT program supports families raising small children with disabilities by providing counseling, education, peer support, and playgroups. The Apple of our Eye Luncheon raised over $35,000 to support programs like FACT.
The Dayle McIntosh Center also presented recognition awards in five categories: Business, Community/Civic Service, Education, Youth, and the Ed Roberts Independent Living award. Over 40 worthy individuals and organizations were nominated in these categories.
The award recipients were:
Business – Microsoft Accessible Technologies, and Microsoft Diversity Group
Community/Civic Services – Creators of the Universal Design for New Homes program
Education – Cheryl Waters
Youth Leadership – Kevin Verdi
Ed Roberts Independent Living – John Box
A special recognition to RC Angelica Fernandez
Overall the event was a great success! Thanks to everyone who participated.
Vision is the gift to see what others only dream.
– Anonymous
DMC Client Success Story
Sonia Solis from the Department of Rehabilitation Whittier referred her client Maria Venegas to Dolores at the end of July. Maria needed to work on her confidence level - she felt that with her disability and her age that she would have a hard time finding employment. Dolores worked with Maria to create a resume and cover letter that brought out her talents. She than worked on interviewing skills and Maria's confidence level grew. Maria used her interviewing skills to gain employment as a Costing Technician, at a Clothing Manufactoring company in Los Angeles - she began working on September 26th and is loving the challenges of the working world as she knows it. Thank you Sonia for your support!!!!
Dolores Kollmer, Senior Employment Specialist
(Visually Impaired clients) (714) 658-4275 / Fax: (310) 548-9339 jobdeveloper2@daylemcintoshcenter.org
Never Never Never Quit.
– Winston Churchill
DMC Job Developer contact information
Contact information for our job developers is below: Please note that some job developer’s email addresses may have changed.
Enid Awad, Vocational Manager (714) 658-4293 / vocsvsmanager@daylemcintoshcenter.org
Frances Curiel, Senior Employment Specialist
(Spanish Speaking clients) (714) 658-4834 / Fax: (714) 528-3641 jobdeveloper4@daylemcintoshcenter.org
Vilma Delgado, Senior Employment Specialist
(Spanish Speaking clients) (714) 658-4835 / Fax: (562) 291-0607 jobdeveloper3@daylemcintoshcenter.org
Dolores Kollmer, Senior Employment Specialist
(Visually Impaired clients) (714) 658-4275 / Fax: (310) 548-9339 jobdeveloper2@daylemcintoshcenter.org
Thuy Tran, Employment Specialist
(Vietnamese Speaking clients) (714) 658-4290 / Fax: (562) 951-0305 ThuyDMC@aol.com
Manny Ziegler, Senior Employment Specialist
(Visually Impaired clients) (714) 658-4281 / Fax:(310) 837-2754 jobdeveloper1@daylemcintoshcenter.org
Carolann Kollmer, Employment Specialist
(Generalist caseload - fee-for-service basis) (714) 658-4283 / Fax:(310) 548-9339 jobdeveloper5@daylemcintoshcenter.org
