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Destination Desserts 2022 Holiday Menu

It’s that time of year again when the weather gets cooler, the leaves are falling and Destination Desserts is baking holiday treats. Are you looking for something to show your appreciation to your staff or clients, something scrumptious to bring to the family party or wow friends at your holiday party – look…

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Disability Etiquette

General Do’s and Don’ts Relax and enjoy getting to know your colleagues or guests as people and as professionals Ask before you provide assistance Do not assume that a person with an apparent disability needs assistance; offering assistance in broad terms such as Let me know if you need anything opens the door without assumptions...
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Trivia Night 2022 – A Night In Vegas

Dear Friend of the Center, The Center For Specialized Services invites you to take part in our 16th Annual “Gray Matters” Charity Trivia Night. We offer a life line of hope to people with disabilities arising from brain injuries, autism and developmental disabilities. Proceeds from this year’s event will help the Center continue...
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Jodi Warden

Jodi Warden DIRECTOR OF MIDWEST ADULT AUTISM PROJECT (MAAP) PROGRAM Jodi Warden has over 20 years of experience working in the social service field providing care to individuals with disabilities. Jodi is currently working toward getting certified in behavior therapy. Jodi has been with The Center’s MAAP program since 2019. Jodi has extensive…

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Kenda Curativo

Kenda Curativo Director of Career Development and Benefits Planning In summer 2020, Kenda Curativo became the interim director of career planning and placement at the Center. In December 2021, she permanently took over the role. For 10 years, Kenda was a general manager in the fast-casual restaurant industry. A representative from the Center’s…

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Cindy Jung, M.A., PLPC

Cindy Jung, M.A., PLPC DIRECTOR OF COUNSELING SERVICES Cindy joined The Center in 2017 as a job coach in the employment department, while completing her master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling. In May 2019, she earned her master’s in rehabilitation counseling from Maryville University. She is a (Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) and a certified…

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Ron Glenn

Ron Glenn Executive Director Ron Glenn has more than 15 years of experience working with and supporting people with disabilities to live, work and participate in their communities.  Ron earned his Master In Law (LLM) with a concentration in Business Law from Washington University in 2022 and has a bachelor’s degree in social…

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Janice Schenewerk

Janice Schenewerk Business Manager Janice Schenewerk started at the Center for Head Injury Services over 28 years ago.  She was a direct support staff in the Day Program, the only program available at the time.  Since then, she has worked in a variety of positions to assist the Center in growing and developing the…

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