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Liz Barnes: Celebrating 5 Years at Cascade
As a Community Engagement Specialist with Cascade since 2018, Liz has played a critical role in our success, and more importantly, that of our clients.
NDEAM 2022 – Disability: Part of the Equity Equation
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and this year's theme is "Disability: Part of the Equity Equation."
Employee Highlight: Barb Greenwood
Barb Greenwood joined the Cascade team in 2019 and has been instrumental to our organization and the success of our Clients.
Cascade Staff Partakes in R3 Online Training for ASD
Throughout the month of August our staff partook in an online training course focused on ASD and how we can better serve our clients.
Cascade Community Connections welcomes new Assistant Director, Raquel Barbas.
We're thrilled to welcome our new Assistant Director, Raquel Barbas to the Cascade team!
Creating Meaningful Partnerships with Local Employers – an Interview with Lani Peterson
Our Program Director and Employment Consultant, Lani Peterson, explains how our Supported Employment Program successfully matches employees to employers.
How can you be more inclusive of Autism in the workplace?
April is Autism Acceptance Month - here are 5 ways employers can be more inclusive of ASD in the workplace.
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: Worlds Imagined
Learn how you can participate in this year's Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
New Partnership between Cascade & Jefferson County Public Works Transfer Station
This partnership will assist participants in developing skills, abilities and behaviors that enables them to fully realize their vocational aspirations.
James Olson: Lending a Helping Hand at the Y
We chat with Cascade client James Olson about his position at the Jefferson County YMCA.
December 3, International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On December 3, 1992, the United Nations began the annual observance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) in an effort to promote the well-being of people with disabilities and their equal access to opportunity and independence on a global level.
Marlaina Verraes – Celebrating 30 Years of Employment at Jefferson Healthcare
We commemorate Marlaina Verraes for her 30 years employment at Jefferson Healthcare! Read Marlaina's story here.
10 Benefits of Hiring Employees with Disabilities
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and to help spread awareness, we're sharing the 10 key benefits of hiring people with disabilities per AccountingToday.com.
Cascade Celebrates 5th Anniversary
Cascade Community Connections celebrates our 5th Anniversary this year, and what a year it has been!
Virtual Community Engagement
Our clients reinforce the importance of virtual communication during Covid-19.
Our Partnership with the Jefferson Historical Society
Working with the Jefferson Historical Museum to create volunteer opportunities and paid positions for our clients.
How Covid-19 Has Impacted our Services
Our immediate steps to ensure the safety of our clients, employees and communities while we continue our mission to build a more inclusive society.
Dehydrated Apples for Port Townsend Food Bank
Working in collaboration with the Jefferson County Food Banks to reduce food waste and provide volunteer positions for our clients.
Liz Barnes: Celebrating 5 Years at Cascade
As a Community Engagement Specialist with Cascade since 2018, Liz has played a critical role in our success, and more importantly, that of our clients.
NDEAM 2022 – Disability: Part of the Equity Equation
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and this year’s theme is “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation.”
Employee Highlight: Barb Greenwood
Barb Greenwood joined the Cascade team in 2019 and has been instrumental to our organization and the success of our Clients.
Cascade Staff Partakes in R3 Online Training for ASD
Throughout the month of August our staff partook in an online training course focused on ASD and how we can better serve our clients.
Cascade Community Connections welcomes new Assistant Director, Raquel Barbas.
We’re thrilled to welcome our new Assistant Director, Raquel Barbas to the Cascade team!
Creating Meaningful Partnerships with Local Employers – an Interview with Lani Peterson
Our Program Director and Employment Consultant, Lani Peterson, explains how our Supported Employment Program successfully matches employees to employers.
How can you be more inclusive of Autism in the workplace?
April is Autism Acceptance Month – here are 5 ways employers can be more inclusive of ASD in the workplace.
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: Worlds Imagined
Learn how you can participate in this year’s Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
New Partnership between Cascade & Jefferson County Public Works Transfer Station
This partnership will assist participants in developing skills, abilities and behaviors that enables them to fully realize their vocational aspirations.
James Olson: Lending a Helping Hand at the Y
We chat with Cascade client James Olson about his position at the Jefferson County YMCA.