Group Spreads Happiness in Sheltered Workshops
Volunteer looks through "goodie bag" with a client. |
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Smiles and kind words filled the sheltered workshops here at The Rehabilitation Institute on May 5 when volunteers from Refreshing Waters Worship Center handed out cookies and "goodie bags" that were filled with hygiene products to all of our clients. They were so excited to find out what surprises waited for them in their bags as they started to poke through them. A variety of products were in the bags, including tooth brushes and bars of soap.
Pastor Robin King with a workshop client. | The volunteers visited work stations and talked with clients who were delighted by the conversations they had. Everyone involved walked away with a smile on their face. The clients shouted out a big "thank you!" to the volunteers as they headed out. The group of eleven volunteers, led by Pastor Robin King, left knowing they brightened the day of clients served by The Institute. |
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Returning to Roots by Serving Veterans
 Veterans with service-related disabilities will soon benefit from career counseling and placement services and independent living services provided by the Rehabilitation Institute. In a contract awarded by the St. Louis Department of Veteran Affairs Office and in partnership with Mers Goodwill, the Institute will return to its roots by helping disabled veterans in their transition to successful civilian lives. The Institute got it starts in 1947 helping injured World War II veterans with similar services. More recently, the Institute has been providing veterans with driving evaluation and training services, neuropsychology services and, on occasion, outpatient medical services. |
Client honored with Life Achievement Award
Ron Martin  |
A desire to be more independent and increase his earning potential propelled Ron Martin to make the brave decision to leave the Institute's sheltered workshop program and seek competitive employment. Ron achieved his employment goal and was given the 2010 Life Goal Achievement Award by Eitas, Developmental Disabilities Services of Jackson County. |
