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Tamera Dalton, who has Cerebral Palsy, has been with Acumen from July 2002 to the present.
She tells us that she is very happy with her program she runs utilizing Acumen’s services. In fact, she is one of our biggest cheerleaders...Read on for her Story
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Going the Distance!
(AZ) On September 11, The Arizona Department of Corrections hosted their first annual Tucson Special Olympics Bicycle Tour. Tucson’s Police Department already hosts the Law Enforcement Torch Run that benefits Special Olympics each...Read Full Article
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Helping the Cause
(Customer Service Department helps raise money for Breast Cancer Research)
(AZ) On October 16, 2004, three members from Acumen Inc.’s Mesa, Arizona Customer Service Department took part in a car wash to help raise money for breast cancer research. The car wash was on a “donation” basis...Full Article & Pictures
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My Friend, Paula
Paula Daniele, a dear friend and co-worker at Acumen, Inc., passed away December 13, 2004. Michelle Lampe, a very close friend of Paula’s, shares with us a little bit of Paula as she knew her...Read Her Story
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The More Things Change...
Self-determination has come a long way, and our families have seen many changes. Institutions were once considered the only answer. Today our loved ones now survive—and thrive—at home and on their own...Get the Scoop!
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| ANCOR Hails Representatives Terry and Capps for Bill to Buoy Wages for Long-Term Support Professionals
(Washington, DC – October 5, 2004) – For the first time, legislation has been introduced into Congress that would buoy wages for a group of our nation’s quiet heroes – Direct Support Professionals. U.S....Read article heret
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| AZ Gov Proclaims “Direct Care Worker Appreciation Day”
(AZ) On August 23rd of 2004, the Governor of Arizona, Janet Napolitano, officially proclaimed Friday, September 17, 2004 as “Direct Care Worker Appreciation Day.” ...For More Click Here
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Florida Freedom Initiative
(FL) The Florida Freedom Initiative is a project aimed at promoting the concept of consumer-directed care. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Developmental Disabilities Program Office, in partnership with the Agency for Health Care Administration, will request a Social Security waiver as well as an expansion of the Independence Plus Medicaid waiver to cover about 1,500 individuals...Read On
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Self-Directed Supports -- Taking Charge of Your Life
Acumen Fiscal Agent is ten years old this year. It is hard to imagine that we started with eight clients and now have over 10,000. It is very gratifying to be part of something as exciting as the self-determination movement and to see so many people self-directing their supports....Full Article
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Gerald Nebeker President
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