One gentleman, Andy, here at the Arc of Volusia is learning how to access the kitchen and run errands independently. Through his own hard work and dedication he has learned how to steer his wheelchair to the kitchen in order to get access to the ice machine. Every morning, Andy gets a pitcher and goes to the kitchen where someone from the staff can help him fill the pitcher with ice. He then goes to the sink where he has learned to turn the water on and off, then fills the pitcher up. His task is complete when he has returned the fresh pitcher of ice water to the room where everyone can enjoy it. This gentleman is so proud of his accomplishments that he is always eager to share his newfound abilities with the staff and other consumers. Andy has a duty to fulfill and it gives him pleasure to see that it is done each and every day as his contribution to the Arc of Volusia community.
Andy: Kitchen Connection
Connecting abilities to opportunities: Arc Success Stories
David
David always arrives in the morning with a huge smile on his face while greeting everyone on the way to his training area. He enjoys shredding paper to earn a paycheck and going for walks on the trail. David will shred paper from the time he arrives until it’s time for him to go home, even some days he doesn’t want to stop to eat lunch. He is always eager to work and enjoys socializing with everyone.