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The ARc Wayne's Supportive Employment Program encourages  Success in Competitive community employment

3/29/2019

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Inclusivity at organizations such as del Lago Resort & Casino help make this possible.
By Nicole Mauro


Becky works as a steward in the Farmers Market Buffet of the del Lago Resort & Casino. Like many people who receive services from The Arc Wayne, drivers in the transportation department pick her up at agency headquarters in Newark, and she is then taken to work in Waterloo where the resort and casino is located.

“My favorite thing about working there is the big big machine,” Becky said.

One of her duties in the kitchen is to run the large dishwashing machine that both washes and rinses dishes by pulling down the door. She also enjoys the environment and the people she works with at del Lago, specifically Mikey, who she says gives her a hand when she is in need.  

“Becky has come along way since she started with us. She is coming out of her shell joking with the other stewards and carrying on conversations with everyone,” Becky’s supervisor at the del Lago’s Farmers Market Buffet said. “Becky is always willing and ready to help anyone that needs it. We all love working with her; she can brighten up our day.”

Del Lago Resort & Casino has a number of employees who are supported by programs of The Arc Wayne. Exercising inclusivity is an important step in creating both awareness among the public and opportunity for those with disabilities.

The Arc Wayne’s Supportive Employment Program helps make this job a possibility for Becky, as well as other people who work to achieve goals such as finding independence in the working world.

The Arc Wayne’s Residential Assistance Program also allows Becky to live in a supportive apartment.

“Our residence assistance team is proud of Becky and all that she has accomplished, and we look forward to helping her to grow further,” Becky’s residence manager, Jessica Peer, said.

The Arc Wayne currently has 14 24-hour staff-supervised homes that house individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Becky has worked at the Farmers Market Buffet for one year, and previously, she worked at Goodwill in Macedon. When she is not working, she is often completing items on her house’s chore list, visiting with her neighbors across the hall, or spending time with her cats, Sunshine and Ringo Starr. Like most of us, she is looking forward to spring, for flowers to start blooming, and to maybe even planting her own garden.  

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Tony & Debbie Jones from Florida
4/2/2020 04:00:47 pm

This is to your Custodian staff. When we were on vacation at your Casino a month ago, we met a very nice gentleman which is on your Staff named, Mike Sorendo.
He was very courteous to us and pointed out some nice restaurants in the facility to us. He was very friendly and it was nice to speak to someone who really cares and is so pleasant on your Staff. I wish more people would act like that when they are at work, because they represent YOUR COMPANY :) We will be back :) Need more employees like that.

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