Dr. Mahmoud was searching for a provider who had vocational training experience with the I/DD population. Ahmed was bored at his Day Hab program. They would watch tv and wait for lunch or the bus. He lived at home and wasn’t prepared to live on his own or be self-sufficient. He had a loving family but no friends. His one interest was the computer. He was frustrated. The world seemed to have given up on him. He could not envision a future. Only his mom believed he had the potential to acquire job skills and work.
Within three months at the Center, Ahmed became certified in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. He’s currently pursuing Excel certification. His mom credits the Centers’ personal 1:1 training model and the staffs’ loving care for his success. We credit his courage, determination, and his moms’ love.
Ahmeds’ diagnosis made him ineligible for Acces-VR services. OPWDD, reluctantly, said they would pay his tuition, but only if he could achieve Microsoft certification. He would be the first. His story spread. Now, we have five more I/DD students!
Thanks guys!
Ahmeds Happy Dance!