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A Learning Experience with a Supported Individual

March 20, 2012 Raissa Herd Philosophy

by Meite Timshel for Inclusion by IBEX Darryl Germain is a tall man with a deep rumbling baritone and a firm handshake. He’s been keeping the IBEX office sparkling since he took on the position as the Herd caretaker. IBEX got ‘connected’ with Darryl and Andrea last September, via Connect Employment Services. Connect is an [...]

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An Executive Director on Engaging Staff

October 24, 2011 darryl Employee Engagement

By Darryl Stewart, Head of the Herd, at Inclusion by IBEX. Ever since we asked for input on the new book I am writing on engaging direct service workers, a flood of email and even a few phone calls have come back from all over Canada. People in agencies that support people with intellectual disabilities really [...]

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Your executive director is not that important

September 30, 2011 darryl Employee Engagement

By Darryl Stewart, Head of the Herd at Inclusion by IBEX As far as engaging front line employees in a developmental service agency, the executive director really does not matter, at least directly, to those supporting individuals Consider… The situation where the ED is no fun at all, but your supervisor treats you with respect, [...]

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