Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, September 11–17, 2022
Today marks the first day of Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week! The week is celebrated nationally and is a great opportunity to highlight the dedicated, innovative direct support workforce that is the heart and soul of supports for people with...
Social Role Valorization (SRV) and Achieving a Meaningful Life
Using the SRV framework to guide our programmatic efforts helps Melissa, Shawnice and Justin to achieve full, rich meaningful lives.By Barbara DyerDirector of Quality & Performance ImprovementSocial Role Valorization (SRV) is a fancy phrase to describe a vision...
A Record-Breaking Day
Monday, June 27 was a perfect day for more than 180 friends of Mainstay Life Services to enjoy a great day for a great cause at The Club at Nevillewood! The 15th Annual Charlie Ross Memorial Charity Golf Outing – co-chaired by Ryan Casciani and Janna Chiurazzi Young –...
So much to celebrate in June
June is an eventful month. It brings the start of summer, graduations for some, the Mainstay golf outing, and several important celebrations of diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we continue to strive to build a workplace – and a world - where everyone can thrive...
May is Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month
Lindsay and Zach are thriving and living their best lives in the community!By Jen DaytonAssociate Director of Prader-Willi Syndrome ServicesEvery year during the month of May, Mainstay has an opportunity to shine a light on one of its specialized programs that is...
April is Autism Awareness Month
By Dennis Zellers M.Ed., NADD-CC, BCBA, LBSClinical Supervisor of Behavioral Supports, Mainstay Life ServicesApril is Autism Awareness Month and a great time for learning that motivates greater acceptance and understanding every day of the year. Throughout my career,...
