Each year, PPMN employees nominate our partnered employers who have gone above and beyond to create supportive environments for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We accept nominations for these exceptional employers and vote on who exemplifies diversity and inclusion. Community Support Specialist Kyla Fitzgerald nominated Target for our Employer of the Year award: “From…
DetailsAt the beginning of each calendar year, the staff of Placement Partners MN, Inc come together to reflect on what has happened the year prior and which employers have made an impact on our clients and our communities. We honor those employers by nominating them for the Employer of the Year Award and voting on…
DetailsOctober was National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Held annually, the purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. This year’s theme was “America’s Recover: Powered by Inclusion” to reflect on the importance of ensuring those with disabilities…
DetailsKirsten has always enjoyed working with children, and found early on that she excels in an environment in which she can support and interact with children. Kirsten’s favorite part about working with children is that children are fun, unique, outgoing, and she feels as though she learns a lot from them. It is because of…
DetailsAshley’s experiences in childhood led her to a career in human services. Growing up, her dad worked in disability services and took care of people who were quadriplegic. Additionally, her experience as being part of a large family with many siblings helped her develop patience with others. In 2004 when she left her job in…
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