Local employment pilots and DARS referral process highlighted to DD Committee
Program leaders described two pilot employment shops—Rise and Shine Cafe and Sensational Treats—staffed by program participants, and Tyler from DARS explained the agency's role in vocational rehabilitation and an online referral form to connect residents to work services.
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Meredith, employment program manager, briefed the committee on new employment‑readiness pilots; one program runs a weekly coffee shop (Rise and Shine Cafe) and another operates a small store (Sensational Treats) where participants manage sales and gain on‑the‑job experience.
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