HAPPENINGS
Coping with the Boston Marathon Tragedy
Are you looking for information about how to talk to young children about the Boston Marathon Tragedy? Please see tips from Boston Medical: Tips for Parents for Talking to Kids about the Boston Marathon Tragedy or Talking with Young Children about the Boston Marathon Tragedy.
MVCS Spring 2013 EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT:
Ryan Schwab-Doyon, Disability Services
Ryan Schwab-Doyon is the Job Developer/Trainer for MVCS Island Employment Services. In his role he finds, develops jobs and trains employees with disabilities. Ryan also holds the position of Employment Coordinator/Staff Generalist for MVCS Daybreak Clubhouse where he focuses on helping members with mental illness find independent employment and is an advocate for members with regard to learning life skills. Ryan is also the Sibling Workshop (”SibShop”) Facilitator for the MVCS Family Support Center where he plans and initiate activities for kids who have a sibling with a disability. Watch the video below to hear Ryan discuss his passion for his work at MVCS.
Community Services Announces New Executive Director
Juliette E. Fay, a seasoned manager with nearly four decades experience in public and private human services work, has been named executive director of Martha’s Vineyard Community Services, the agency that has cared for Islanders and visitors alike for more than 50 years. Read more about Julie on MassNonProfit.org.
Slideshow Photos Courtesy Kelley DeBettencourt.