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Home My WebLink AboutLettersLetters of reference written within a year of this date of this Request for Proposals CREATING ONE COMMUNITY 9555 N. Kendall Drive, Suite 206 Miami, Florida 33176 Telephone: 305-596-1160 Fax: 305-596-6196 info@ccdh.org www.ccdh.org In partnership with people with disabilities and their families, CCDH advocates, coordinates, and provides supports and services" May 1, 2007 Dr. Debbie Terenzio, Executive Director United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc. 1411 NW 14t Avenue Miami, Florida 33125 Dear Dr. Terenzio: CCDH is pleased to support United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami's application to continue providing Supported Employment services for Miami -Dade County Public School students who have disabilities and are seeking special diplomas. . Services Contract. . United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami is a pioneer in the provision of supported employment services, having begun to do so in the early 1980's. It has a proven track record of providing services to individuals whose significant support needs typically preclude their employment. The agency is known for its professionalism and expertise in this, and all areas of support to individuals with disabilities. UCP and its staff are dedicated to providing each person every possible opportunity to fulfill their goals and realize their dreams. The Miami -Dade County Public Schools would do well for its students by continuing its contract with United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami. Should you have any questions, or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely yours, Helene J. Good, MSW President/CEO YVVY VJ/VG V( I I.» NV..710 VG UNIVERSITY OF SCHOOL OF MEDICINE May 2, 2007 Sami Lerner Coordinator of Supported Employment United Cerebral Palsy of Miami 1411 NW 141h Avenue Miami, Ft 33125 Dear Sami; The Center on Aging and Disabilities is pleased to support UCP's application to provide Supported Employment Services for the Education of Students with Disabilities. There is a state and nationwide initiative underway to offer a greater menu of options to children and adults with disabilities. Decreasing the number of adults who utilize an Adult Day progrom in the future depends on providing education and altemative options as early as possible. Many students, parents, families and guardians may never consider the transition from school to work as a possibility without support services in place. These students should have the same opportunity to be included in the community and competitive employment is certainly one way to ensure that happens. As Director of the Florida LINCS Project (a national demonstration to increase inclusive Community service opportunities for persons with disabilities), I am aware that UCP has been involved in the LINCS program for the past 18 months. Your attendance at our quarterly LINCS meetings is o strategy you ore using to find ways of helping students and adults build their menu of experiences, to include service and volunteering. When they are ready to work, these individuals will then be able to demonstrate a wider variety of skills. I am further aware that over the years UCP has shown o long-standing commitment to providing innovative services to people with disabilities, and has done so with integrity. For that reoson, I am glod to support your continuing application for this very important supported employment services program. Yours truly, an S on, Ed.D., RN Director relater oa Aging and D1sabilWtl a 1400 N.V. 10th Avenue (D305) Dominion Tower, Suite 601 Miami, Florida 33136 rr1: 305-2434397 Fax: 306-24 3-4$04 A Protect of the center on Adult Development and Aging JVi 4vi 1° 2007 VA,641'x �� -eil 06rne,eJvr, eA4,/ eAreAmte itA cAlgA,913Meit, AAr-a/t4 6 44/ 4,4 11053 -umcQ eA4m. arA,ifeh �i,u4 iteSfecQ mte efAm4 14'1./46 iteheeNjtiuvrhitAthiNI4 NiAMe. 4,(0.44,e41,14)1, -4114,e/lA, Ite/43 40,4, ite9/13/irng /mekeef 141466 ,amo(it/I Wte-.tarA,,�, m.e. AtAxceite 0-1-fd Atka. 134.01,4, Hialeah -Miami Lakes Senior High 7977 West 12 Avenue Hialeah, FL 33012 (305)823-1330 — Ext. 2283/2380 TMH/Autistic Program May 2, 2007 To Whom It May Concern: It is our pleasure to recommend Ms. Carter and The United Cerebral Palsy supportive employment program. We have had the pleasure of working with them for the past five years and hope to continue as long as possible. Ms. Carter has worked meticulously as a liaison between community businesses and our students in order to acquire and maintain successful employment for them. Many of these students have been offered extraordinary job opportunities due to her dedication. Ms. Carter goes beyond her call of duty by making home visits, assisting parents, training and monitoring students. We strongly recommend Ms. Carter and The United Cerebral Palsy supportive employment program. The Teachers of TMHlAutistic Program Hialeah -Miami Lakes Senior High May 1, 2007 To Whom It May Concern, As a parent of a former ESE student, I can truly say that UCP and Mrs. Carter, has helped me with my son Joseph, thru the years to remain employed. My son can be a difficult person at times, but they continued to work with him. He has been employed now for the past 3 years and they continued to work with him even after he graduated from high school in 2006. UCP and Mrs. Carter has been a blessing in our lives and I wanted to let you know. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. Sincerely yours, 7 86, --e25o -96'�� May 1st, 2007 To Whom It May Concern, As a parent of ESE student, I would like to say that UCP and Mrs. Carter, has been a support to me and my granddaughter since the time my granddaughter has been in the supported employment program thru her school. This year Mrs. Carter plans to have my granddaughter working in one of the Schools cafeteria which will be a great help for us. Mrs. Carter goes out of her way to help assist us in anyway that she can and I'll like to say Thanks. Sincerely yours, tqLk ��L a3(1-966y7 MARI SPRINGS SENIOR HIGH SGHOOI, 751 DOVE AVENUE MIAMI SPRINGS, F% 33166 PH# (505) 885-3585 — EX2'# 2362 ESE DEPARTMENT — TMH PROGRAM May 1, 2007 RE: Letter of Recommendation for Ms. Essen Carter, UCP To Whom It May Concern: To introduce ourselves, we are TMH (Trainable Mentally Handicapped) teachers at Miami Springs Senior High School. We have had the pleasure of working with Ms. Carter in our program for several years. She has been very diligent in placing our students in successful employment opportunities. This diligence has included helping them get set up with STS. Ms. Carter has been actively involved with continuous and open communication between our students, parents, and the employers. It is with great confidence that we can recommend Ms. Carter to receive whatever help she may need to fulfill her desired endeavors. Sincerely, ucc).Le/Japc wcpc7 The TMH Team Mrs. Clo Creevay, Mrs. Lizette Fernandez, & Ms. Cristina Ugalde 21vingston- orris roueome, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABLE SERVICES Josephine Livinpton-Morria, RN Administrator To: UCP Date: February 27, 2007 Phone: (305) 6244232 Fax: (305) 620.7887 Cellular: (305) 5274052 The Livingston Group Home, Inc would like to take the time to say thank you, for the wonderful Summer Program that you provided for the children_ Parris and Shawntae enjoyed going on different types of Field trips and meeting other people. Parris would like to attend your school because he feel that he will be able achieve his goal, everyone make him feel special. It warms my heart to see smiles on the children face, without this program the children will not have anything to do during the summer. 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