NewsLetter-119-Feb-2024

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Issue 119 for February 2024 News To Count On

Ability Counts Inc.

Providing quality vocational skills, vocational training, employment opportunities and community integration for individuals

with intellectual disabilities.

Spotlight on:

Staff Birthdays

New Temps

Consumer Awards

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A Thank You Note

Act Now!

Happenings Around ACI

Years of Service

Inside this issue:

This month we spotlight Destiny Delgado

ACI: Tell us about yourself.

My name is Destiny Delgado. I’ve been working for

Ability Counts for 2 years.

My favorite thing about Ability Counts is the

environment. I also like the positive impact I have

on other people’s day by making them smile.

My favorite food is Chinese food. I typically like to order orange

chicken and steamed rice, with plenty of Sriracha sauce.

While I don’t have much time to watch TV, I enjoy Documentaries

and Docuseries. The last Documentary I watched was about cave

diving.

My favorite kind of music is 2016 Hip-Hop as well as oldies.

Staff Spotlight: Destiny Delgado

From the Desk of HR

Kendall Jones

Jose Ramos

Landon Orozco

Mike Gonzalez

Paola Aguirre

Maria Barrera

Nissa Colins

New Temps

Staff Birthdays

Shelly Ortega - 3/08

Daniel Rodriguez III - 3/14

Isilia Juan - 3/15

Christian Solis - 3/17

Alexise Villalpando - 3/21

Gabriela Rodriguez - 3/22

Charlotte Garcia – 3/27

Consumer Awards

Grant Miller has been awarded Consumer

of the Month by Veronica Salanga.

Grant has been continuously improving on

money skills and has been helping others to

improve as well.

Charles Foust has been awarded Consumer

of the month by Leonor Rivera.

Charles is currently working at Genesis, he

always comes to work with a positive attitude

and is always willing to help.

Consumer Awards

Raymond Villalobos has been awarded Consumer of the

Month by Michael Rivas.

Raymond works hard during vocational outings, he is

improving his money management skills and has great

attendance.

Robert Quintana has been awarded Consumer of the Month

by Shelly Ortega.

Robert does his best to do his tasks to the best of his ability

and works well with all his coworkers.

Madalyn Bowers has been awarded Consumer of the Month

by Gema Padilla.

Madalyn is flexible with tasks and has no issues doing extra

work when the group is short handed.

Rudy Martinez has been awarded Consumer of the Month by

Diane Hensel.

Rudy is a team player. He fills in when needed for

Vocational Training, does all his work, respects his job

coaches and fellow consumers.

Jasmine Negrete has been awarded Consumer of the Month

by Diane Hensel.

Jasmine always follows directions and has been socializing

more with her coworkers. She is always on time, in a good

mood and participates in every activity.

A Thank You Note

On February 14th, a Consumer at the Corona building had a frightening experience.

He began to choke on a piece of apple, but fortunately received prompt medical attention from

Briana Cabanas. She knew the correct procedure to dislodge the object stuck in his throat.

Briana's quick thinking and her courageous attitude made all the difference in a critical situation,

saving someone from harm.

Giving credit where it's due! She did an exceptional job in this situation and for that, we want to say

THANK YOU Brianna!

Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed to delay a $1 billion investment in critical supports and services for

Californians with developmental disabilities. Our community has endured underfunding for decades. It

weakened the direct support workforce, making it harder for people with disabilities and their families to

access reliable services. State leaders know how urgent it is to stabilize the disability services system. That’s

why they planned a funding increase this year. The impact of delaying this desperately needed funding will

be nothing short of a cut to services.

Your heroic advocacy efforts in 2022 resulted in overwhelming bi-partisan support from our Senators and

Assembly members to ensure services through regional centers are more adequately funded by July 1, 2024.

we need ALL OF YOU – individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, support staff, service

providers, regional centers and advocates – to TAKE ACTION!

To learn more, open this link in your browser. https://p2a.co/u4miflr

From The Desk of HR: Years of Service Recognition

“Making Ability Count”

Have an idea, suggestions for the Newsletter?

Contact Blake at

shernandezTovar@abilitycounts.org

facebook.com/AbilityCountsInc

www.abilitycounts.org

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First

YOS

Last

Lupe

Dominguez

February

Jorge

Arce

Isacc

Taylor

Nelly

Toxqui

Happenings around ACI

First

YOS

Last

Damien

Fisher

Briana

Cabanas

Janurary

Ruby

Ortiz

Alexise

Villalpando

Claudia

Medina

David

Salinas

Boopa

Beepilla

Beepay

Boopzie

Brenda

Corro

Christian

Solis

Ingrid

Hernandez

Taking a look back at the Valentines Day event.

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