2007 MVLE Annual Report

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F i scal Year

July 1, 2006

Ju ne 30, 2007

A n n u A l R e p o R t

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MVLE is an equal opportunity employer.

MVLE is a 501c3 not for profit organization.


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Inc. is thrilled to commemorate the successachieved from our 36th year of providingcreative and coveted employment and support opportunities for adults living with

disabilities. As we reflect on Fiscal Year 2006-07, we invite you to celebrate with us the accolades of yetanother year of growth in MVLEs vibrant history. Unprecedented thresholds were reached this year asMVLE positioned itself on the front lines of the Vocational Rehabilitation Industry:

Office Exansion: The recent acquisition of additional office space on Fullerton Road and BostoBoulevard extended future center-based rehabilitation and employment opportunities.

www.MVLE.or: The launching of MVLEs new website broadened Information Technology anMarketing capabilities.

CARF Accreditation: MVLE received its third consecutive 3-year CARF accreditation, includinexemplary conformances for its performance evaluation system and for embracing the spirit andintents of individuals rights.

Community Emloyment: MVLE increased job options by opening four new CommunitEmployment Services sites.

Rehabilitation Services:MVLE expanded its rehabilitative services to Arlington CountCommunity Services Board by procuring a janitorial and car wash services contract for the Arlingto

Department of Environmental Services.

Diital Mailin: MVLE pioneered this new line of business and was chosen as the NISH East Coasdemo site.

Medicaid Waiver Increase: Through collaborative advocacy efforts to the State Assembly, the ARCof Northern Virginia, VaACCSES, MVLE and other CRPs secured a 15% Northern Virginia ratdifferential for Medicaid Waiver.

In addition to organizational accomplishments, MVLE-served individuals experienced record-breakingsuccethis year, including wage, productivity and Individualized Service Plan goal achievements:

$10.52: The average annual wage earned by individuals in the Individual Supported Employmenprogram increased by over 10 cents from last years average. (MVLE-employed individuals averagannual wages equaled a total of nearly 2 million dollars!).

29%: The productivity average of individuals in the center-based Production program reached thall-time high during the 4th Quarter of the fiscal year.

78%: Individuals in Community Employment Services increased their Individualized Service Plagoal completion average by over 10% since the previous year.

MVLEs focus was redefined this year through our strategic planning process as we adopted a revised missionvision and values and prepared to launch our FY 2008-10 Strategic Plan. As we expanded our personal anprofessional support options for adults with disabilities, our services became increasingly specialized and viabl

to a larger population in our community. While we showcase with pride the ground we gained over a mertwelve months as we aimed to be the organization of choice, we also humbly acknowledge that without youvalued stakeholder, such successwas impossible. It is with high regard and appreciation for the partnership wshare with you that MVLE celebrates our thirty-sixth year ofCreating Futures, One Person at a Time.

Ap P-K, PresidentFak D, Chairman

I f o n e a d v a n c e s c o n f i d e n t l y i n t h e d i r e c t i o n o f h i s d r e a m s

a n d e n d e a v o r s t o l i v e t h e l i f e w h i c h h e h a s i m a g i n e d , h e

w i l l m e e t w i t h a S U C C E S S u n e x p e c t e d i n c o m m o n h o u r s .

- Henry David Thoreau


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T H E M V L E D I F F E R E N C E . . .

It is better for a flower to bloom late than never to bloom at all. Andre Ash believes these

wise words proclaimed by his Grandmother when he was a child are an accurate depiction

of his lifes journey over the past 54 years.

Andre was born and raised in the DC metro area. At

the age of seven, Andre was first introduced to drugs.

He experimented with different substances as a teenager

and dropped out of high school after tenth grade. He

spent the next ten years in and out of jail for drug use

and continued to abuse substances while in a three-year

drug rehabilitation program. Andre served his final jail

term at the age of 26. For the next 20 years of his life, he

struggled to earn a living by working various construction

jobs, while constantly fighting his addictions.

In 1999, Andres grandmothers prophecy was fulfilled:

his life began to bloom. Andre recalls the morning in July

that he awoke at a bus stop with no recollection of the

previous night: I just knew I couldnt live like that anymore; I decided to change my life.

Andre walked immediately to Social Services to seek help. Social Services referred him to

the Mens Day Support Detoxification Facility in Alexandria. It was at the Detoxification

Recovery House that Andre found freedom from his addictions and began working at Best

Car wash.

Six months later, Andre yearned for a better job. The Recovery House connected him with

DRS, who referred him to MVLE. In October, 2000, MVLE Employment Consultant Jeff

Lumpkins secured Andre a job as a custodian for the NISH contract at Ft. Belvoir. A mere

eight months later, Andre was promoted to a supervisory position. In 2003, Andre became

an Assistant Project Manager, and in 2004, Andre worked his way to the Project Manager

position that he currently holds. MVLEs 33 Ability One- (previously NISH) employed

individuals boast the highest wages of all MVLE programs, with an average of $10.52

earned per hour in FY 2007. Andres salary is now more than double what he made at Best

Car Wash, and he enjoys health and retirement benefits as well. 2007 marks the ninth year

that Andre has been clean from drugs and the seventh year that he enjoys a career at hislongest-held place of employment!

When asked how MVLE has helped him in his personal and professional journey, Andre

explains that MVLE staff trusted him and displayed confidence in his job performance. If

he ever needed help or support, Andre felt comfortable calling Jeff, Pearle Whitaker, or any

of the other MVLE employees with whom he worked. Andre praised MVLE for its family

atmosphere and for truly living its mission. We at MVLE are proud of Andre and his

accomplishments, and we will forever boast of the personal and professional successes he

enjoys from his fully-bloomed life today.

O U R S T O R I E S O F S U C C E S

Rekha Arthurs ten years at MVLE have been an embodiment of the organizations mission,

vision and values. When entering MVLEs services in 1997, Rekha was transparent about

her desire to work in the community. Unfortunately, her first two jobs in Community

Employment Services and Community Access were unsuccessful matches; Rekha struggled

with behavior issues that kept her from maintaining community employment.

Rekha did not give up hope of finding her perfect

job, however, and MVLE did not give up on

Rekha. Living their corporate-held values of respect,

opportunity, diversity, integrity and success, MVLE

staff proposed Rekha try center-based employment in

the Production program. While Rekhas performance

skyrocketed in Production, where last years

productivity average of the programs 75 individuals

was 21%, she remained unhappy, for she yearned to

earn more money and work in the community.

At this time in MVLEs history, an exciting

opportunity arose in Community Access: a custodial

contract opened at Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church. MVLE staff decided to give Rekha

the opportunity to work again in the community. They set personal and professional goals

to prepare her for the transition. Rekha resolutely faced the

challenge; she was determined to meet her goals, and soon

her behavior began to drastically improve.

As Rekha transitioned into her new Community Access

job, she developed friendships with her peers. She worked

hard and increased her wages. She began to reverse her

previous behavior problems; in fact, since she began working

at Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church, not one incident

report for her has been completed. She is now a top

performer in Community Access, where the average wage

of its 49 individuals was $2.31 in FY 2007, and the average

productivity today is 35%. Most importantly, Rekhas

personal and professional successes have increased her sense

of self-worth she takes great pride in her work. Rekhas

journey is a microcosm of the MVLE difference: a tenacious

commitment to creating the futures for which adults with

disabilities desire.

A n D r e A s h r e K h A A r t h u r


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O U R S T O R I E S O F S U C C E S S

Matthew has grown into a strong young man. He has learned to respect his co-workers, take

pride in his work, and work as a member of a team (Debra Briscoe, job coach).

Thirty-five-year-old Matthew Johnson, more affectionately known as MJ, was not always

so fond of his job, supervisors or peers. In 2003, when he began working in Community

Employment Services (CES) at Greenspring Village, a retirement community in Springfield,

he was assigned dishwashing duties with demands

that became too taxing for him. He responded by

resisting authority and ignoring directions. However,

such challenges only illuminated one of MVLEs

distinguishing characteristics the provision of

creative and individualized employment and supportopportunities. As a solution, MVLE staff re-assigned

him to cleaning pots and pans, a task that was more

conducive to Matthews interests and needs. As

Matthew excelled in his job skills, he felt good about

himself, and his attitude changed. At approximately the

same time, he was assigned a new job coach (Debra),

whose firm, yet encouraging coaching style contributed

to Matthews increasing job success. Today Matthew

is so confident in his work abilities that he is often

heard saying, Im the man; I can do it! Matthew

now also occasionally works as head dishwasher, the

very job that was too arduous for him when he first

arrived at Greenspring. He excels at delegating duties

and leading by example.

After talking to Matthew, it is easy to understand why

his MVLE experience is a success story. Not only

has his increased job performance contributed to the

44% average productivity and $3.47 average hourly

wage of the 138 individuals in CES during FY 2007,

but his positive attitude and team-focused mentality

have helped his department to achieve the greatest

Individualized Service Plan goal completion out of

all programs last year an average of 78%, which is a

10% improvement from the previous year! Matthews

exuberance for his job, friends, family and life, as well

as his stellar performance in CES, are the exciting

results of the MVLE difference at its best!

M A t t h e w J o h n s o n o u r M i s s i o n

To create futures one person at a time for people with disabilities through employment andsupport services.

o u r V i s i o n

Utilizing best business practices, MVLE will encourage personal and professional growth forpeople living with disabilities.

o u r V A l u e s

MVLEs values are: Respect, Opportunity, Success, Diversity, and Integrity


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W H O W E S E R V E

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Client Retention Rate 93% 91.4% 92%

Wages Paid $918,468 $1,081919 $1,183

Goal completion rate 60% 63% 70%

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MVLE has gained partnerships with several long-serving volunteers whose contributionsand loyalties are invaluable. Oney Burton is one such reliable volunteer who has beenserving with MVLE for 15 months. She currently leads the reading program in Chantillywhere every Wednesday she reads to individuals in the Personal and Social Services andCommunity Access programs. Oney has also volunteered for many of MVLEs specialevents, such as the Annual Golf Tournament and the volunteer fair. She has helped

center-based staff host activities by grillinghamburgers for an Independence Day celebrationcook-out and Emceeing a fashion event. Her son,Arthur, who has developmental disabilities and isemployed by MVLE, is one of the driving forcesfor Oneys whole-hearted dedication to MVLEsmission. Oney explained, Its very important forme to give back because so much has been given tomy son. This year, because of Oneys selfless serviceand dependability, Volunteer Coordinator SabrinaGibson nominated her for the Fairfax CountyVolunteer Service Award; Oney was honored as anominee at the annual awards ceremony breakfast.

MVLE currently implements five volunteer programs:pet therapy, art therapy, music therapy, reading, andsocial lunch hour. While it is difficult to identifywhich program the individuals enjoy most, pettherapy is one of the widespread favorites. TammyCombs, a participant of Springfields Personal andSocial Services says, I love pet therapy. I like to patItsy and Bitsy. Susan Wilke, who is also enrolled

in PSSG, states, I like Maisie with all that hair!Pet therapy is one of the first volunteer programsVolunteer Coordinator Sabrina Gibson createda couple of years ago in response to individualsexpressed interest in animals. Currently, fourladies from Greenspring Village, a local retirementcommunity with which MVLE has a businesspartnership, bring their dogs to Springfield each month for individuals to pet and hold.Individuals in Chantilly also enjoy this popular program; they look forward to visits fromPete Barnes of Pets on Wheels and his dog Murphy, a St. Bernard.


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B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S

oFFicers

Vice PresiDents

PresiDent

Directors

b Fak D

ChairmanFinancial Planner, Chairman-Audit Committee

K ha

Former Secretary

Special Assistant for Manufacturing Programs

U.S. Census Bureau

J Apa

Vice Chairman

Senior Partner, The Capital Group, Audit Committee

Mak b

SecretaryColonel, United States Army Retired

Chairman-Board Governance

Ga bj

Treasurer

US Department of Agriculture, Chair of Finance

b DMaa

Vice President of Business Services

eza s

Vice President of Performance & Development

J-e MQad

Vice President of Administration

Ka Ad

Vice President of Program Services

Ap P K

Ka r

Realtor/ Parent

Chairman Legislative

Committee

Ga sa

Security Consultant

Performance & Development

Committee

rad b

Personnel Management

Specialist, Retired

HR Committee

Pgg Fg

Business Operator/ Parent

HR & Legislative Committee

ca cfa

OB/GYN Physician

Legislative Committee

Pa sg

Market Risk Analyst-PES

IT Committee

s Md

Principal, Edge Commercial

Chairman of Business

Development Committee

2007 MVLE Annual Report

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