Rich Roots Grow a Learning Partnership
By Cate Saracen Peters, Director of Training and Education It’s no coincidence that Hammer’s leadership has always supported providing our family members with an avenue to expand their knowledge and network of connections related to their loved ones. You see, it is...
Big Adventures in the Big Apple
By Kelly Bosch, Program Manager New York City. This had always been Karen’s dream, always. And, Karen’s plans for this dream were not small. They included all the fun touristy things do to, but at the top of the list was auditioning for the historic Apollo Theater....
Respect: the Other, Better R-Word
By Kris Miller, Self-Advocate My name is Kris. I have been supported by Hammer Residences for about 25 years. I would like to share some of my thoughts and experiences about bullying and why I hope everyone will stop using the R-word. I want you to know that no one...
A Hammer Connection: Volunteer Turned Lifetime Advocate
By Lindsay Grome, Hammer Volunteer & Account Supervisor at Weber Shandwick Giving back. It’s one of those things we all hear we should be doing, and deep down many of us truly want to do. However, it can be hard to choose a cause. You have to ask yourself: 1) What...
My Life As a DSP
By Patience Zelee, Assistant Program Manager My name is Patience Zelee. I am a single parent of a six year old, and I have worked full-time as an Assistant Program Manager/Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Hammer Residences for seven years. I came to the U.S. from...
Hammer Conversations: A Look Behind the Camera
By Gerick Engle, Video Producer at EideCom I was first introduced to Hammer Residences in early 2014. At that time, I had been working part-time for EideCom assisting on video shoots and doing some filming. So, I was thrilled when I was offered me a full-time position...
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