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Jennifer Villatore

HATS OFF TO JENNIFER!
The Client Advisory Committee (CAC) has voted Jennifer Villatore as the new Client of the Month for her promotion from bus-person to hostess at Denny’s in Pacifica. Her co-workers say diligent Jennifer always makes sure the customers come first.

Jean Wong

CONGRATULATIONS, JEAN!
The Client Advisory Committee (CAC) voted Jean Wong as the new Client of the Month for the successful launch of her microenterprise. Jean’s handmade scarves sold out in under an hour during a recent sale at The Arc. Now she’s busy building inventory for her next sale scheduled for late June. “I’m going to have 15 new pieces in lots of different colors,” she says. “The yarn is beautiful and my scarves are too!”

Connie Chu and Rob Repke

Connie Chu and Rob Repke were voted Clients of the Month for making their big moves to more independent living situations. Connie moved out of her family home to a mentor-based home. Rob moved into his own apartment where he has more room to call his own. “I really like the Brazilian-style food we share at my new place. Plus, I have a room with a view of the backyard,” says Connie. Nice! Well done Connie and Rob.

Liz Elmore

The CAC (Client Advisory Committee) has voted Liz Elmore as the new Client of the Month. Members wish to thank Liz for lending a hand at our ”We Gotta Dance!” event.
Liz heard about an urgent need for help at the concessions table. She called her boss and rearranged her schedule at work to help with the customers and sales.
“I like helping people,” says Liz. “Plus the dances are fun!”

Curtis Dillard

CONGRATULATIONS TO CURTIS!
The CAC (Client Advisory Committee) has voted Curtis Dillard as the new Client of the Month. Members wish to recognize Curtis for his outstanding achievement on the job at Trader Joe’s in San Carlos where he was chosen as Employee of the Month—this just after his promotion from part-time to full-time employment after only eight months.
Curtis tells us he does it all as a Courtesy Clerk at TJ’s: stocking, bagging and helping customers in whatever way he can. “It’s a busy day, but I’m used to it,” he says.
Curtis says he’s happy that he’s made his family and friends so proud.

Linda Lee

CONGRATULATIONS TO LINDA!
The CAC (Client Advisory Committee) has voted Linda Lee as the January 2010 Client of the Month. Members wish to recognize Linda for her initiative in starting a popular knitting class for clients of The Arc. She has four students who meet weekly to create scarves, shawls, blankets and other items. “I started knitting when I was young and I think everyone can enjoy it,” says Linda. She wants to start selling her work plus donate scarves to help children in Afghanistan. Stop by Linda’s class Tuesday or Friday mornings upstairs at The Arc.

Joe Flanagan

CONGRATULATIONS TO JOE! 
The CAC (Client Advisory Committee) has voted Joe Flanagan as the new Client of the Month for December 2009. Members wish to recognize Joe for winning the James Latin Memorial Award for self-advocacy, honoring his outstanding efforts on behalf of people with developmental disabilities.
“I support clients in many areas….housing, transportation and health care,” says Joe.
“For example, I tell clients that when people don’t make room for a wheelchair on the bus, they need to report it. Get the bus number, the driver badge and so on, so it can be investigated,” he advises.
“This is federal law and it needs to be understood and respected on MUNI and all transportation. My goal is to help clients and the public speak out.”

Anne Fu

CONGRATULATIONS TO ANNE! 
The CAC (Client Advisory Committee) has voted Anne Fu as the November 2009 Client of the Month. Anne had her conservatorship legally dissolved recently ending a year-long effort to win her independence. “I’m in charge of my life now,” says Anne.
Advocates applaud her success: “She deserves it!” (Dorothy W.) “I hope she is happy.” (Tatyana B.) “Congratulations on your accomplishment.” (Joseph F.)
Well done, Anne!

Rob Repke

CONGRATULATIONS TO ROB!
The Client Advisory Committee (CAC) has voted Rob Repke as their October 2009 Client of the Month for his outstanding advocacy during an interview with Britain’s Sky News, as well as his commitment to making sure self-advocates’ voices are heard in film and videos.
“I think people with disabilities are looked down on, and this is a chance to get the word out that we are normal,” says Rob. “What is ‘normal’ anyway?”
Check out Rob’s Sky News interview as well as his role in the client-created film “Independence.”