Hard Working Staff for the Developmentally Disabled

With all the bad going on, and all the news stories about how Developmentally Disabled people are being abused by the staff at Group Homes, we have to step back and realize that there are many good, caring, and wonderful staff who work with this population too.

We have be grateful that the majority of workers who care for the Disabled really have big hearts and do their best to make a difference in the lives of those who need daily assistance.  Considering that even with the small wage increases they are getting, they still do very challenging and burdensome work.  It is a job that can be very physically and mentally fatiguing.  The workers can easily become exhausted, but as with a caring parent, they go the extra mile to care for those who rely on them. 

I, myself had many long term workers for my children who were wonderful and caring.  They often gave back more than what they made.  These workers became part of my family and some spent Holidays with us because you develop a relationship and bond over the years.  Many of the workers I had are still part of our lives today, so I was very lucky and blessed to have such wonderful and special people who assisted me in helping my children over the years.

I want to thank all the hard working employees who care for the disabled population and do all they can to make their lives better.  Thank you for putting a smile on their faces and going the extra mile for them when they need you.