Monthly Update from the Executive Director
Dr. Katharine Robershaw
As we move into November, a season of gratitude and reflection, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for the compassion, dedication, and professionalism you bring to our work every day. Serving individuals with developmental disabilities and their families is both an honor and a responsibility, and I am continually inspired by the impact our team makes across our community.
This month, we also recognize Military Families Awareness Month. Living and working near Whiteman Airforce Base, we are reminded of the many service members and their loved ones who call our community home. Military families face unique challenges – frequent relocation, long separations, and the need to quickly rebuild support systems in new places. Our team remains committed to ensuring that military families who have loved ones with developmental disabilities feel welcomed, supported, and connected to the resources they need to thrive.
As Thanksgiving approaches, I hope each of you finds time to pause, reflect, and enjoy moments of gratitude with family, friends, and loved ones. We have much to be thankful for – the meaningful work we do, the individuals and families we serve, and the dedicated team that makes it all possible.
Thank you for the heart you bring to our mission every day. Together, we continue to make a difference.
Warm Regards,
Katharine Robershaw