Miguel Batista, Hamaspik Rockland – Everyday Excellence

“Miguel makes an impact every single day he works with them, but especially when they lost their vision. When they lost their vision, their entire world changed, and they had to relearn their own environment. It was a scary and difficult time, but Miguel never left their side…Our home feels calm and safe when he is here. He is reliable, patient, compassionate, and truly exceptional at what he does.”

Amoy Brown, Job Path – Everyday Excellence

“Amoy took on a gentleman who lives extremely far away and had been rejected for support in the past. Not only was she happy to support him, but she was also committed to continuing to support him…she is showing her participant through her own actions that no disability, no age, and no obstacle should ever stop you from pursuing your dreams, a true example of strength, compassion, determination, and perseverance.”

Ohenebeng Bediako, UCP – Above & Beyond

“Ohenebeng is always willing to swap shifts, pick up extra shifts, stay late, and come in early. Anything I ask to ensure the quality of the PWS, he says yes. He is exceptional with all the PWS and has great relationships with the staff and management. He is always moving and going above and beyond. He is what every staff member should be as a DSP and shows all the qualities that we strive for.”

Karri Jones, Mountain Lake – Above & Beyond

“Karri has made an enormous difference in their independence. Because of the consistency, patience, expectations, and skill-building she provides, they are now potty trained and no longer a flight risk. They eat a much wider variety of foods. They have developed more daily living skills and are becoming more capable of participating in the everyday things that so many of us take for granted.”

Curtis Cills, IAHD – Advocacy in Action

“Curtis brings the best of himself to his job. It reflects in the strong relationships/bonds he has managed to build with the people we support for 17 years. The level of connection and respect is admirable. He advocates for each one fiercely and protects them with pride!”

Precious Brown, People Inc. – Advocacy in Action

“They always advocate for me and encourage me to do better in life”

Kwaku Oduro, People Inc. – Creative Problem Solver

“Despite his youth, Kwaku took his role seriously and spent time getting to know our family and parenting styles and adjusting his decisions based on what he’d learned. His influence in their life has made a lasting impact on our family.”

Vaughn Forbes, AHRC New York City – Creative Problem Solver

“As much as DSP Vaughn Forbes embodies the Code of Ethics, he is even more so; he is the heart of the North Hills IRA. For the past 11 years, he has been a dedicated and unwavering presence to the men and women here, providing stability and consistency despite changes in staffing and even the people we support.”

Beck Sonstein, Job Path NYC – Community Connection

“Beck is a very reliable DSP and someone you can count on to get things done. He helps my participant in pursuing their interest of treasure hunting. Beck supports the participant by accompanying them to beaches and do metal detecting. They found some rare artefacts such as old coins from 1936, jewelry and metal junk. The participant had so much fun working with Beck and both of them shared some unforgettable moments together.”

Marta Haberlin, JobPath Inc. – Community Connection

“Marta has worked with them for some years now. For a long time, they preferred to stay in his neighborhood and mostly visit the MET and Museum of Natural History…Marta encouraged them to take the long trip to the Bronx Zoo. While they had fears of traveling by train, they enjoyed the visit so much that they were able to return to the Zoo and also made the long trip to the NY Aquarium, where the penguins had been temporarily relocated. Now they are always willing to visit the Bronx Zoo and the Aquarium and have added them to their list of favorite places.”