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August 29 , 2024 The Beacon • 7
Direct support professionals honored at luncheon
By Josie Sellers For The Beacon
Direct support professionals were celebrated at an appreciation luncheon on Aug . 15 in the Coshocton County Community Room .
“ Thank you for coming today ,” said Steve Oster , superintendent of the Coshocton County Board of DD . “ We appreciate what you do and understand that it is a hard job .”
There are 200 providers in Coshocton County who provide support for people with developmental disabilities . Any of those providers were welcomed
Josie Sellers The Independent Provider of the Year went to Shelley McCormick .
The family of Steve Nolan accepted the Lasting Legacy Honor . to be nominated for special awards at the lunch .
The first award handed out was Independent Provider of the Year . This person makes a difference in the lives of those he / she supports and is reliable , creative , upbeat and passionate about the job . Shelley McCormick was honored to be selected .
“ Thank you ,” she said . “ I ’ m very emotional right now . Thank you .”
The second award was Direct Support Professional of the Year . This person goes above and beyond to be an advocate and difference maker and to promote independence for his / her individuals . The winner of this honor was Kyara Roberts from DOY Services .
“ Thank you ,” Roberts said . “ I love what I do and couldn ’ t imagine doing anything else . The people I take care of are like a second family to me .”
The final award was the Lasting Legacy Honor . This award goes to someone who is retired or has passed away and made a monumental difference for people with disabilities . The family of the late Steve Nolan , who spent 35 years with RHDD ,
accepted the award on his behalf .
Lisa Reed , RHDD executive director , said Nolan always made her feel like family and was her go-to person for problems with their properties . She still has a voicemail he left her , which she played for attendees .
“ Dad never met a stranger ,” his daughter Carol Bradford said . “ Thank you all so much for this . He was an awesome , awesome person . We really appreciate this .”
Submitted
Josie Sellers The Direct Support Professional of the Year is Kyara Roberts .
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