Jefferson Rehabilitation Center – JRC – Watertown NY – Not-for-profit organization providing education, training, residences, inclusion and advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities

Throughout 2009, the Jefferson Rehabilitation Center continued to make significant advances in its promotion and support of Self-Advocacy.  Following the 2008 hiring of David Liscomb as the agency’s Self-Advocacy advisor, in 2009 the JRC provided Mr. Liscomb a larger office at the Annex.  Mr. Liscomb now has a new computer with adaptive programs that enhances his ability to communicate and complete his tasks.

The North Country Self-Advocates had a successful year.  One of their members, Heather Romanek, was appointed to the Sunmount DDSO Self-Advocacy Team.  Thanks to the tremendous support of the JRC, a group of 28 individuals attended the Annual Regional Conference in Tupper Lake in July, and a group of seven individuals and two staff were able to attend the Statewide Conference in Albany this year.

The Jefferson Rehabilitation Center has earned statewide recognition as a leader in its support of Self-Advocacy, and Self-Advocacy is enriching the lives of the people we serve.