Enjoy the Day Off - July 4th!

Pioneer Center will be closed on July 4th to celebrate Independence Day. Make plans to do something fun and enjoy the day off.

July 3rd

Aloha! In partnership with AIM (Advocates in Motion), EDS will be running the Pioneer Center Annual Picnic. For those who were not here last year, the Vocational Department Sponsors an annual picnic for clients in Pioneer Industries, SOAR, Bridges and EDS. A delicious catered lunch is provided and served by staff. However, the EDS clients actually plan, organize and run the events.

This year, the clients picked a Hawaiian Luau Theme. The clients have a variety of things planned from a water balloon toss to a hula contest. This event give s the EDS clients the opportunity to take the leadership role and show off their skills. Get ready to have some fun! Aloha!

Rachel on Vacation

Just so you know, I will actually be taking a few days off. I will be going to Canada to visit family over the weekend. I will be out of EDS from June 26 through June 30th. I will return on July 1st. Britt will be taking care of all the EDS business, and I'm 110% confident that she can handle any issues that arise. Thanks, Rachel

Congrats Britt

Congratulations Britt!

Yesterday, Britt was presented the ABCD Award. This award is given to Pioneer Staff that goes Above and Beyond the Call of Duty! All of us in EDS are very excited that she was recognized for her hard work and are so happy to be working with such an AWESOME person.

Wayne's Breakfast Party

Yes!!!

We are having another SUCCESS Party!!!!!

Wayne is excited to announce that he is returning to work in the community.

June 19th 2008 @ 9:30 AM

We will be collecting $5.00 from each person

on Thursday morning to go out an buy dounuts, bagles and muffins.

Those attending will need to bring their own drink.

Badges

On June 16th from 1pm-3pm and June 17th from 9am-12pm

clients the opportunity to get their picture taken for a Pioneer ID badge.

It will not cost anything to replace a broken badge (you must bring the old badge with you); if you do not have your old badge you will need to pay $6.00 to replace it.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Tree Dedication

The tree dedication for Cathy Sedlak will be

June 23, 2008 at 9:00am in front of Pioneer East

for both staff and clients who would like to attend.

Volunteering Canceled

The Salvation Army contacted EDS this week with sad news.

It turns out that we are no longer needed to volunteer for the Donut Days this Friday.

Please know that EDS will continue to investigate other volunteer opportunities this summer.

If you have any good ideas of where EDS can volunteer, please don't hesitate to call!

Thanks, Rachel

Access Chicago

Attention EDS Clients and Families!

If you are looking for a reason to make a trip into Chicago, the article below from Equip for Equality may be that excuse!

Access Chicago

July 17, 2008

The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities hosts an annual expo in July that brings together over 100 exhibitors to showcase top disability-related service providers, product merchandisers, assistive technology suppliers and recreational activities under one roof. Join MOPD at Access Chicago 2008 on Thursday, July 17th at Navy Pier - Festival Hall A from 12 noon to 7 p.m. Access Chicago is free and open to the public. Attendees can test various disability products and equipment; learn about legal rights, employment incentives, home ownership; and participate in several interactive recreational opportunities such as enabling gardening as well as adaptive minitature golf, fishing, rowing and climbing walls. Equip for Equality will have a booth at this event.

http://www.equipforequality.org/news/upcomingevents.php

EDS in the Daily Herald

Extra Extra

Read all about it!!

On 6/4/08, The Daily Herald published an article about our EDS program. The article is titled, Pioneer work program enjoys success in McHenry. When you have a chance, check it out. The link to the website is below.

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=202179