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CANdemonium 2016 In Missoula, Montana

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Every year local businesses partner with architect and engineer firms to compete by building art structures with cans of food. All cans of food used in the structures are donated to Missoula Food Bank. This year Consumer Direct Care Network partnered with architecture firm Encompass v2, llc to raise...

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Disability Permit / License Plate Application

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The Motor Vehicle Division recently changed form MV-Application for Disability Permit/License Plate Application. Here is the permit form and the letter for medical providers regarding the change. Permit – http://consumerdirectmt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Disability-Permit-License-Plate-Application.pdf Letter – http://consumerdirectmt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Letter-for-Medical-Providers-regarding-MV5.docx

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Congratulations Eva Medina!

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Today marked Eva Medina’s first day as acting Program Manager for Consumer Direct Nevada! Eva was promoted to Program Manager in November and worked alongside Laura Coger for the past two months. Laura retired as CDNV Program Manager last week. Eva has been with Consumer Direct since October 2005. Most recently, Eva has been the...

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Happy Retirement Laura Coger!

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Laura is on her way to new adventures! She will remain active in advocating for seniors, those with disabilities, and caregivers.  She’s been appointed to Nevada AARP’s executive council.  She will also be spending time with family, especially grandbaby Avery.   We thank Laura for being a great Program Manager! Laura’s...

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Caring for Grace, Honoring Charlene

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Charlene has been working with Grace since 2012. She loves Grace and taking care of people. In November, we had the opportunity to recognize Charlene for her outstanding work as a caregiver. At the 10th Annual NV Caregiver Coalition’s Caregiver Recognition Luncheon, she received a certificate of recognition from...

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Self-Directing Community Change and Personal Best

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Curtis Wolff is a Peer Trainer for Consumer Direct Colorado, bringing numerous years of experience in training and advocacy. He contributes and shares his knowledge of the Consumer Directed Attendant Supports and Services (CDASS) program, the disability community, and passion in expanding choice and control for people living in...

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Special Award

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The Kenai Office for Consumer Direct Alaska presented a special award at our annual Christmas luncheon. We recognized, Tami Ward, for saving the life of a consumer earlier this year. The consumer had taken an overdose of her medication and was non-responsive when Tami arrived at her home. With...

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Donation to the Food Bank

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Last week, Missouri Consumer Direct volunteered their time at The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri and made a cash donation. Joined by Consumer Direct’s Owner, Bill Woody, and Consumer Direct’s Chief Operating Officer, Beth Peterson, we enjoyed giving back. It was a great day! Angie Peterson | State Director MO Consumer Direct |...

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20,000 hour club welcomes Priscilla!

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We are proud to present Priscilla with the Caregiver Appreciation award for compiling 20,000 hours of hard work. Her service to people with disabilities and the community of Anchorage is outstanding. We cannot thank you enough, Priscilla! You are a joy to our family and a rock star in...

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