Charles Walker Recognized for Disability Employment Awareness Month

Crystal Feeney, Service and Support Administrator at Paulding County Board of DD, recognized Charles Walker for working for Walmart in Defiance for over 3 years. On November 17th, Walker was given a certificate of appreciation and William Graham, Store Manager, was thanked for his support. October was Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Graham thanked Walker for his contributions as a greeter, and for providing constructive feedback for the store. Walker enjoys his coworkers and mentioned he helped protect the store by stopping a thief one time. Feeney said Charles has a lot of pride in his job, and she’s proud of him. “Walker and Graham work well together and it makes me happy to see Charles happy,” said Feeney.

At the Paulding County Board of DD (PCBDD) November Board Meeting on November 15th, Debra Guilford, PCBDD Superintendent, announced the Pulled Pork Fundraiser for the Levy Committee was a success and raised $3,005.34, bringing the fund balance to $4,667.02.

Denise Kinder, Early Intervention Developmental Specialist, reported that 35 kids are currently enrolled in Early Intervention, an increase with eight referrals coming in one month. Early Intervention provides family-centered services for infants and toddlers, from birth to age 3, with a developmental delay, disability or a medical condition likely to result in a delay.

New business included approval of the 2019 calendar, budget and annual contracts. The 2019 budget included a capital improvement increase to replace water lines and the purchase of a transit van. Board meeting minutes can be viewed at www.pauldingdd.com.