This award is given to recognize an individual, group, business, agency or community that has promoted and provided for the enhancement, awareness or employment of individuals with exceptionalities in order to promote and support their full participation within the community.
Our honor award recipient for this year is the staff at Specialty Pet Supplies, in Plymouth, and owner Terri Bennet.
The Specialty Pet Supply team provided high school student Randy Leslie with an opportunity to build vocational skills, but more than that, encouraged his self-esteem and his feelings of being a valued member of the Plymouth community.
They did this by:
- Accommodating Randy’s learning needs and working closely with his job coach
- Assisting with Randy’s transition from high school to his post-secondary instruction
- Including him in their “customer appreciation day” activities along with all of the events that took place for employees
- Encouraging and supporting his continued employment at the store
Terri and her staff have shared that Randy has enlightened and enriched their lives. We congratulate all involved at Specialty Pet Supplies for recognizing Randy’s gifts and making sure that he is part of their community.
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