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The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence |
In honor of October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month, The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence (www.thearcjslc.org), announced that Robert Palmer II was awarded the distinction of “William B. Joslin Outstanding Performer,” from the New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. (NYSID.)
“Robert has made a concerted effort to grow in his position to become a true asset to our agency,” said Lynn Pietroski, Chief Executive Officer of The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence. “He masters every task assigned and is the epitome of a team player.”
Palmer has been a production worker at The Arc JSLC Enterprises in Watertown for 11 years. During this time, he has become a role model who encourages everyone to do their best. Palmer is very knowledgeable and has assisted in many areas, including troubleshooting the large, flatbed printer, when needed. His goal is to become a graphic designer and is working towards that dream by spending time during his shifts in the agency’s graphic design department.
Robert Palmer is very proud to be selected as an “Outstanding Performer” and states, “I feel this job is the best fit for me, because I am respected by my co-workers. Working here has been like family. I love what The Arc JSLC stands for!”
NYSID is a not-for-profit organization with more than 50 years of experience meeting the purchasing needs of government agencies while advancing employment for New Yorkers with disabilities. NYSID empowers people with disabilities through approved Preferred Source job opportunities provided by their statewide membership.
This recognition comes in conjunction with October’s National Employment Disability Awareness Month (NDEAM), led by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy. NDEAM’s purpose is to educate the public about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities.
The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence offers employment services that include job training, coaching, job development, and benefits management. To learn more, visit www.thearcjslc.org or find us on Facebook, X, YouTube, Linked-In, and Instagram.
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In the photo: Robert Palmer II
About The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence:
The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence seeks to be the premier provider of services for people with diverse needs through the continuum of life.
The Arc New York is the largest provider of supports and services for people intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York state. The 35 local Chapters of The Arc New York collectively support more than 60,000 people with disabilities and their families in every county of the state, and employ more than 30,000 people in the shared mission to provide people with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities the ordinary and extraordinary opportunities of life. Founded by families more than 75 years ago, The Arc New York continues to be an influential advocate for the rights, opportunities, and inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.