RI Department of Human Services
Office of Rehabilitation Services
"Helping Individuals with Disabilities to Choose, Find
and Keep Employment"

9th Annual Employer Honor Roll

Welcome to the 9th Annual Rhode Island
Employer Honor Roll Awards Ceremony
Hosted by the RI Department of Human Services
Office of Rehabilitation Services
October 26, 2005

The RI Department of Human Services - Office of Rehabilitation Services and the State Rehabilitation Council was proud to host today's celebration of Rhode Island employers who have invested in their workforce by employing individuals with disabilities. 

The DHS/Office of Rehabilitation Services is a customer-centered; values-based organization which works in partnership with the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC), staff, and employers in order to assist Rhode Islanders with disabilities to achieve high quality employment outcomes.

Moreover, we strive to develop effective employer partnerships and maintain relationships with business and industry in order to meet the mutual goals of employers and our customers.

Employment is an important way in which we all fully participate in our communities. All of us need various types of supports and assistance to find and maintain meaningful employment. Individuals with disabilities often require specific supports to join the workforce. Today, we celebrate the VR – business partnership with employers that lead to high quality employment and career opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

We are pleased to honor Employers who have made a significant investment in the future of Rhode Island’s workforce.

Thank you!
Raymond A. Carroll, Administrator
The RI DHS - Office of Rehabilitation Services
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Distinguished Guest Speakers
Master of Ceremonies:  Annette Bourbonniere, Chair, State Rehabilitation Council
Welcoming Remarks: Raymond Carroll, Office of Rehabilitation Services
Keynote Speakers: Lauren Slocum, President/CEO Central RI Chamber of Commerce
Valerie Quagliata, ORS Customer    
Award Presenter: Stephen Brunero, Deputy Administrator, Office of Rehabilitation Services
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Accommodation
Recipient: Sodexho School Services

Adjusting to a job's routines requires flexibility and a welcoming workplace. The Outstanding Achievement Award for Accommodation recognizes an employer whose exceptional job accommodation demonstrates creative and flexible ways to help the employee successfully carry out the responsibilities of the position.

Ray Carroll, Bob Richards, Valerie Quagliata, Deb Duke

Successful job performance demands that employees are active, integrated members of the workplace. The Outstanding Achievement Award for Integration recognizes an employer's efforts to involve the employee in all aspects of the daily work environment, including training, communication and social opportunities.

Ray Carroll, Gary Levine, Sheila Calderon, Bonnie Flanagan

Advancement
Recipients: Wal-Mart Supercenter #1964

All successfully employed individuals have career aspirations. The Outstanding Achievement award for Advancement recognizes an employer who offers the same opportunities for advancement to employees with disabilities as they do to thosewho are not disabled.

Ray Carroll, Christopher Craig, Debi Sisto, Jake Newman

Ray Carroll, Frank DelDeo, Greg Minisci, Bonnie Flanagan

and

Recipient:Super Stop and Shop #0714

Ray Carroll, James Walsh, Stephanie Lucas, Savuth San, Pamela Demers

2005  Rhode Island Employer Honor Roll
Big Sisters Donation Center, Cranston
Citizens Bank Operations Center, Riverside
Dunkin Donuts, Metacom Ave., Warren
Goodwill Industries of RI, Providence
Homonoff, Levine & Pulner, Providence
Kohl's, Smithfield
Memorial Hospital of RI, Pawtucket
Procaccianti Group, Cranston
Showcase Cinemas 1-10, Seekonk, MA
Sodexho School Services, Providence
South Shore Mental Health Center, Charlestown
Spirit International Visual Creations, Providence
St. Elizabeth Manor, Bristol
Super Stop & Shop #0714, Cranston
Wal-Mart Supercenter #1964, Westerly