Walmart shines in Olean as an employer of people with disabilities The Rehab Center is proud to celebrate Walmart Supercenter in Olean for employing five people the Agency supports. Thanks to Walmart’s commitment to the community as an employer of people with disabilities, it has helped each to reach greater independence in their lives, gain in […]
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Comedy Night brings in unique, award-winning talent
Comedy Night features two award-winning comedians The Rehabilitation Foundation’s Comedy Night is set for Saturday, Nov. 4 at 6p. m. at Good Times of Olean, 800R East State Street. The Foundation is bringing in two award-winning, nationally touring comedians with a unique skill set. The featured comedian of the annual event, which raises funds for […]
Celebrating our Caring Staff
The following awesome staff are among the more than 850 employees of the ReHab Center, all of whom in his or her own way is doing outstanding work with a single-minded focus on supporting the people. To each we say THANK YOU! X Big 6 Residence Big 6 Direct Support Staff include: (front left) Sonya Pesock, […]
Service to others over self: celebrating our outstanding staff
As we move through a week of celebrating and expressing sincere gratitude to our staff for their outstanding support of and service to people with disabilities, one quality stands out among many. They all are focused on service to another. They get up very early or work late, on weekends, on holidays, despite inclement weather […]
Congratulations to all our staff, continued . . .
Nancy Ogden, Supervisor of Linwood Center Nancy is supervisor of the Linwood Center which is the Agency’s senior community center. She began her career with the Agency close to 27 years ago working at the Children’s Intermediate Care Facility on Fall Road. Then, from 2000 to 2003, she was a Direct Support Professional at Osgood […]
Congratulations to all our staff for Staff Appreciation Week!
All our staff make it possible for the ReHab Center to support more than 850 people with disabilities across three counties. They get up every day and go to work to support our people in a million different ways, but always with the intention to do their best to ensure that each will reach their […]
Agency provides a lifetime of enrichment
Agency provides a lifetime of enrichment A bright smile spread across Billy Jo Olkosky’s face as he shared memories from his many years at the ReHabilitation Center, which has been home, rehabilitation provider and employer for most of his 67 years. “It’s been a long time,” he said, smiling at his mother, Estelle, and step-dad, […]
Learning job skills at PreVoc Bingo
Learning job skills at PreVoc Bingo Learning is often a subjective experience, drawing from each person’s individual strengths. But, for everyone at the table from the PreVocational training program, a round of Careers Bingo stirred their creativity, igniting their interest and spiking their unique learning edge.
SWEET MEREDITH’S FUDGERY
Where dreams come true . . . Sweetness goes a long way at Cuba’s newest business enterprise. It’s in rich supply in the delicious, creamy chocolate, peanut butter, caramel, even strawberry cheesecake fudge Meredith Doyle sells to benefit the Palmer Opera House in Cuba. Starting a business had always been a dream of the SubCon […]
St. Bonaventure’s ArtMobile visits Day Services
The Day Hab classroom buzzed with activity as would-be artists from Day Services made colorful fish, traced maple leaves, and other craft projects under the direction and guidance of five interns from St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts this week. “The interns from the center’s ArtMobile brought all the materials and […]
