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1 Meaningful Day Services MAIN OFFICE: 225 South School Street Brownsburg, IN (317) Fax: (317) SOUTHERN INDIANA TEENAGE AND ADOLESCENTS THERAPY CENTER: 700 Missouri Avenue Jeffersonville, IN (812) SOUTHERN INDIANA CHILDREN S THERAPY CENTER: 590 Missouri Avenue, Suite 201 Jeffersonville, IN (812) NORTHERN INDIANA OFFICE: 6353 Constitution Drive Fort Wayne, IN (260) INDIANAPOLIS DAY SERVICES: 2346 South Lynhurst, Suite 303 Indianapolis, IN (317) Fax: (317) November 2017/Issue 35 newsle er Halloween fun! See more Super heroes, goblins, and other great costumes on page 3. IN THIS ISSUE: Read about our community project with our school break program... pg. 2.

2 [ COMMUNITY SUPPORTS AFTER-SCHOOL project helps shelter animals during hurricane relief The Brownsburg After-School Program has begun a new community integration project. The clients and staff are working hard to create pet toys and no-sew blankets for animal shelters providing hurricane relief. The staff were able to find DIY instructions on shelter websites to guide their efforts and are eager to send off their creations to animals in need. Josh and Rebecca work hard on a blanket. MDS Newsletter 2 November 2017

3 [ HALLOWEEN FUN Fantastic Costumes! Great costumes include Bart Simpson John, Minion Jared, Batman Chad, Cowboy Chase, The Crow David, and Incredible Superheros Denise and Sheraya. MDS Newsletter 3 November 2017

4 [ IIN THE COMMUNITY Therapists share and learn at Recreational Training Day. MDS Newsletter 4 November 2017

5 [ CLIENT CORNER Meet Michael! Michael enjoys taking his dog on walks, playing games, basketball, working out, bowling, and any group events he can attend to meet and talk to new individuals. Recently, Michael participated in the Buddy Bowling League at Western Bowl with MDS and other clients. Michael had the highest score for the guys in the league, and won the award for best form. He was not only a good team mate, but was very encouraging to other teams and players. He always offered to help others or offer any advice he may have to other bowlers. He greeted each bowler with a big smile and put a smile on his peers faces. Michael has such a great attitude and is such a joy to work with. YOU ROCK, MICHAEL! MDS Newsletter 5 November 2017

6 E M P L O Y E E C O R N E R ] New music therapist in Fort Wayne area Brooke Heltzel, MT-BC graduated from the Shenandoah Conservatory at Shenandoah University in She earned her bachelor s degree in Music Therapy and became a board-certified music therapist. She recently relocated from Winchester, Virginia to Fort Wayne and joined MDS. Brooke completed her internship at Brooks Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville, FL. She has experience working with individuals of all ages who are dealing with autism, stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson s disease, spinal cord injury, and developmental disabilities. She has enjoyed working with people of all ages and looks forward to helping our clients reach their goals. Heather Bevins, MAT, BCBA Heather Bevins, MAT, BCBA is being recognized this month for her client advocacy and RBT training and support. Heather has been working within the MDS ABA department for almost a year. In her time with our agency, she has built a full-case load of clients and assisted in the training and development of many behavior technicians. Her knowledge base and ability to apply behavioral skills training with our staff has helped them develop the skills and confidence necessary to move from orientation to becoming Registered Behavior Technicians. Thanks for all you do, Heather! MDS Directors enjoy time together at the annual director s retreat. Upcoming Events Governor s Council for People with Disabilities 2017 Conference on Disability Westin Downtown Hotel, Indianapolis, IN December 4 and 5, 2017 Providing quality, hands-on services that enhance and improve the independence of each unique individual. MDS Newsletter 6 November 2017

7 [ INSIDE MDS Thanks, Sandi! MDS employees took time out to thank our wonderful CEO and founder, Sandi Miller, on Boss s Day. Sandi was surprised by flowers in her office and a basket of goodies with sayings on them. A few of the items were: l l l lotion with Hands on, you re the best boss around. donuts saying, Donut what we d do without you! Mentols saying, Thanks for being a great mentor! Sandi founded Meaningful Day Services 25 years ago, when she saw the need for making better lives for those who were dealing with disabilities. We couldn t have a better boss, mentor, and friend! LEFT: Shane and Stacey attend the Family Voices of Indiana Conference. RIGHT: Many of our ABA staff attended the Hoosier ABA Conference in Indianapolis in October. MDS Newsletter 7 November 2017