JCDS will be hosting an Employment Informational Night 5:30-7 p.m. on May 8, 2019 at the Arts & Heritage Center, located at 8788 Metcalf Ave. in Overland Park.
Johnson County Community Supported Employment Program will be holding a job fair 1:30-2:30 p.m. on May 15, 2019 at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center, located at 8788 Metcalf Ave. in Overland Park.
Project SEARCH is an education-to-employment program for individuals over the age of 18 with an intellectual or developmental disability. Program applicants must be CDDO eligible to participate.
Assessment Day for the 2019-2020 Project SEARCH class is scheduled for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on May 3, 2019 at the Johnson County Administration Building, located at 111 S. Cherry St. in Olathe. Lunch will be provided.
The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed March 21 World Down Syndrome Day in Johnson County. Allie Reim, who is served by JCDS, gave a moving speech followed by proud grandpa Ronnie Metsker who spoke about his grandson who has Down syndrome.
We are pleased to announce that Mandy Flower is the new Johnson County CDDO director. Mandy replaces Shelly May who is now the deputy director of JCDS. Mandy will be starting with the CDDO on Monday, March 18, 2019.
