INSIDE

THIS ISSUE:

Shaw Home 2

Nursing Dept.

Family Advisory

Council

2

Human Resource

Employee of Month 3

Early Intervention

Case Management 4

Donations 5

Condolences

5

Fredrick Carl

Bowen House

Campaign

5

THE SUMMER 2015

CHALLENGER Challenging the community, families, and individuals to make a difference

A Publication of the Darlington County Disabilities & Special Needs Board

Darlington County Disabilities and Special Needs Board

Our Mission: To enhance the lives, develop the abilities, and promote the independence of people with disabilities.

2015 Annual Picnic at Bridging the Gap Everyone enjoyed the cookout, fun and games provided by the Family

Advisory Council.

“We, the ones who are challenged, need to be heard. To be seen not as a

disability, but as a person who has and will continue to bloom. To be

seen not only as a handicap, but as a well intact human being.” -Robert M. Hensel

The Family Advisory Council Needs Family

Members and Advocates Help! The Family Advisory Council (FAC) is an organization of supporters of Darlington County Disabilities & Special

Needs Board that is comprised of interested consumers, family members and advocates. The FAC promotes under-

standing between families and DCDSNB by providing a forum for the exchange of information, ideas and concerns,

as well as a chance to meet and fellowship with other family members. Meetings are held quarterly on Monday

nights at 6:00 p.m. The FAC provides support through a wide range of fundraising activities to fund special parties

and events during the year for those we serve, their family members and staff. DCDSNB receives State and Federal

funds to cover most of the needs of the consumers. However, these monies cannot be used to fund parties and so-

cial events such as, the Valentine Social, Spring Picnic, Summer Day at the Movies, Fall Dance, Thanksgiving Din-

ner and the Christmas Party. These events are highlights of the year for our consumers, and would not be possible

without the support of the FAC. The FAC needs YOUR HELP! If you are a FAMILY MEMBER or ADVO-

CATE for our Consumers—Please contact your Case Manager or the Scott Center for more details. 843-332-7252

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Darlington County Disabilities and Special Needs Board

is proud to announce the opening of a

new CTH II home in Hartsville. The

new CTH II home will be a male home.

The Shaw Home is named

after one of our dedicated Board of Di-

rector members, Rev. Troy Shaw. Based

on the history of the Board of Directors

Rev. Troy Shaw is the longest serving

male on the Board. Rev. Shaw has

served faithfully since 2005. He is cur-

rently serving as the Chairperson for

DCDSNB.

Nursing Department Dawanda Brown, Director of Nursing/QID/DDP

From the Desk of the DDSN Medical Consultant

SUMMER CARE Summer is a wonderful time of the year—barbecues, water sports, sun-bathing and vacations. However all of us, caregivers and cared for, will enjoy the time more safely if we take some sensible precautions. NEV-

ER leave a person in a closed vehicle. The temperature rises quickly and can be fatal.

We need to be especially careful for persons who are on some specific medications. Please check with your healthcare staff. Some medica-

tions will reduce the body’s ability to adjust to hot weather. Remember to avoid heat, reduce activity, drink plenty of water.

Mrs. Ruth Blocker,

Executive Director

Rev. Troy Shaw, DCDSNB Chairperson

Left to right: Daisy, Transporter, Teresa, LPN Dawanda Director of Nursing/QID/DDP

& Vanessa, Transporter

The Staff Support Team and Mrs. Blocker presented a certificate to the following employees for Employee of the Month.

Congratulations! THANK YOU for your Dedication and Hard Work! YOU are making a Difference in our community!!

P A G E 3 S U M M E R 2 0 1 5

May Employee of the month is Alfreda Williams.

Alfreda is a DSP that works at BTG. She takes pride

in her job, works hard and enjoys working with the

consumers.

January Employee of the Month is Malinda Manley. She

is a DSP at Washington. She treats everyone with dignity

and respect. She is dependable and eager to help out

when needed.

February Employee of the Month is Jennie

McQueen. Jennie is a DSP that works at BTG. Jennie

always has a CAN DO attitude. She sets the example

for what TEAM work means.

March Employee of the month is Blossie Witherspoon.

Blossie is a DSP that works at Yarborough. Blossie is

always professional, and gets along well with staff and

the consumers.

April Employee of the Month is James Jackson. James is

a DSP that works at BTG. James is a Team Player. He is

polite, respectful, and takes very good care of the con-

sumers.

June Employee of the Month is Simone Taylor. Simone

is a DSP that works at Pauley. She is very dependable

and always willing to help when needed. She goes above

and beyond her duties.

HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR—ANNE BRUMLEY

Early Intervention Joni Pendergrass, Supervisor,

Tara, Demetress, and Wendy, Early Interventionist

P A G E 4

STAFF SUPPORT TEAM The Staff Support Team have had several fund raisers so far. They are planning to have a Yard Sale and

Chicken Bog in the fall. The money raised will be used for Staff appreciation and Christmas party.

Wendy Sweat is the new part-time Early Interventionist that has joined the DCDSNB team. Wendy brings ex-perience from the Department of Social Ser-vice where she served as a Foster Care Work-

er for 7 years. Wendy enjoys working with the families and Children that we serve.

S U M M E R 2 0 1 5

Case Management Teshawn Fulton, Case Manager Supervisor

Geraldine, Bonnie, Sheneeka, and Shaunkita, Case Managers

Case Management Department is ecstatic about the services we have the opportunity to assist consumers

with daily. Recently, a consumer who is a recipient of DDSN HASCI

Waiver was in a motor vehicle acci-

dent and her fully handicapped

equipped van was a total loss. HAS-

CI Waiver approved for a new Pri-

vate Vehicle Modification to be

complete so that Mrs. Ford’s needs

could continue to be met. Teshawn & Bonnie at the

YMCA Autism Awareness

Day

Demetress at the Week of the Young Child by Darlington

County Head Start Wendy Sweatt

The Darlington County Disabilities Foundation

appreciates all of our generous donors.

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DCDSNB - Darlington

County Disabilities & Special Needs Board

DCDF - Darlington County Disabilities Foundation

DDSN - (SC) Department of Disabilities and Special Needs

ICF - Intermediate Care Facility

CTH - Community Training Home

Abbreviation / Acronyms FAC - Family Advisory Council

EI - Early Interventionist

SST - Staff Support Team

DSP - Direct Support Professional

BTG - Bridging the Gap Enterprises

CM—Case Manager

We appreciate all donations and use them as we strive to

provide services to over 500 individuals with Disabilities

and or Special Needs in Darlington County.

Thank you for enriching the lives of our consumers. We

appreciate your generosity.

S U M M E R 2 0 1 5

The following Donations were received after the last printing of the Challenger.

John Davis, Kiwanis Club Brown Pennington & Atkins Funeral Home Mr. & Mrs. Berry Atkinson Kenneth & Karen Murray Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Gainey Mrs. Udelle Rogers Mr. & Mrs. Steve Speakman Mr. Ralph B. Simmons III Moore Beauston & Woodham M.L Green, R.S. Green and Sherri Deaver Several Anonymous Donors

Our Condolences:

In Loving Memory of

Mr. James McIver, Father of Latonya Lucas who works at BTG. Mr. Quincy Richardson, Brother of Lanie

McPhail who works at BTG. Mr. James Hannibal, Father of Verniell Hannibal who is House Manager for

Reagan. Mrs. Angie Galloway who was a consumer at Reagan. Mrs. Emily Tisdale, Mother in Law of By-

ron Wilson, Residential Director, Mrs. Z. Gertrude. Blocker, Mother in Law of Ruth Blocker, Executive

Director, Mr. Billy Crowley, Father of Anne Brumley, Human Resource Director

If you are INTERESTED IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Our 2015 Fredrick Carl Bowen House Campaign is seeking funds to build a new home for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Special Needs on land donated by the Bowen family. All funds re-ceived will go toward the construction of the new home for residents of our community. These homes are an integral part of our mission to enhance the lives, develop the abilities, and promote the independence of people with disabilities. Please consider being a sponsor for this campaign and help to change the lives of those less fortunate in our community. If you would like to make a donation—Please mail to Fredrick Carl Bowen Cam-paign—201 N Damascus Church Road Hartsville, SC 29550

Thank you for your consideration!

Foundation Members:

Gregory Alexander, Chair

Dr. Joe H. McCullough, VP

F.W. (Chip) Auman, III,

Treasurer

Debbie Fink

Hattie E. Hughes

Jennifer Perkins

Rev. Troy Shaw

Jana E. Pye

United Way

Board Members:

Rev. Troy Shaw, Chair

Rev. Alvin Rogers, Vice-Chair

Margaret Lanier, Secretary

Mary Alice Timberlake King

Carolyn Black

Hattie E. Hughes

Ruth Blocker, M.A. Executive Director

Darlington County Disabilities & Special Needs Board

201 North Damascus Church Road

Hartsville, SC 29550

Telephone: 843-332-7252 • Fax: 843-332-3168 • Website: www.dcdsnb.org

Darlington Disabilities & Special Needs Board

201 N. Damascus Church Road

Hartsville, SC 29550