Cascade Community Connections welcomes new Assistant Director, Raquel Barbas.

by Emily Sesso | Aug 23, 2022 | Cascade

We want to take this opportunity to welcome Raquel Barbas to our team as Assistant Director! As Assistant Director, Raquel works in tandem with our Director to ensure our programs and services meet our strategic objectives. In addition to administrative, program, and...

Creating Meaningful Partnerships with Local Employers – an Interview with Lani Peterson

by Emily Sesso | Jun 30, 2022 | Cascade, Supported Employment

Pictured Above: Cascade Employment Partner, The Bishop Hotel – downtown Port Townsend.  At Cascade, we strive to build lasting relationships with local employers who are passionate about building a more inclusive workplace and community. For our latest blog...

How can you be more inclusive of autism in the workplace?

by Emily Sesso | Apr 25, 2022 | Cascade, Supported Employment

April is Autism Acceptance Month and we are sharing some tips and resources to help employers build a more inclusive workplace. HistoryThe first national Autism Awareness Month took place in April of 1970 in an effort to not only bring nation-wide awareness to those...

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: Worlds Imagined

by Emily Sesso | Mar 7, 2022 | DDAM2022

Kitties in the Cloth Basket by Sonny Clarke,  featured artist and art for DDAM logo 2022. DDAM 2022 HISTORYOfficially proclaimed in 1987 by President Ronald Reagan, Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month was established to bring awareness to the needs, potential...

New Partnership between Cascade & Jefferson County Public Works Transfer Station

by Emily Sesso | Feb 28, 2022 | Cascade, Partners

Cascade will become the Provider of the Group Supported Employment Program at the Jefferson County Transfer Station on April 1st, 2022. Group Supported Employment (GSE) is a service that provides participants the opportunity to work in a group environment with job...