Spring 2001 Issue

 
A Look Through Time. . . ..
 
1996 
  • Gateway celebrated 10th Anniversary
  • Gateway receives the Rehabilitation Agency Recognition Award from Pennsylvania Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (PARF)
  • Gateway begins a new program for people with disabilities – Employee-Peer Support Group
1997
  • Gateway develops a 3 year strategic plan
  • Gateway begins a series of Focus Groups for parents
  • Gateway restructures agency into cohesive working teams with team leader overseeing various contracts
1998 
  • Gateway receives job coaching contract from Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Gateway develops a Best Buddies Chapter with Ursinus College of Collegeville

  • Best Buddies Group

     
    • Gateway develops new funding source from Montgomery County Office of Mental Health
    • Gateway begins a new Program called R.I.S.E. – Reaching Independence by Seeking Employment
    • Employer Focus Group Series continues
    • Gateway’s 1st Annual Participant Outstanding Achievement Award
    1999
    • Gateway receives its’ first school funded student from Upper Merion School District
    • Gateway launches its’ web site www.gatewayemployment.org

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    2000
    • Gateway receives OBRA and Independent Waiver Funding from Dept. of Public Welfare
    • Gateway’s successful Fashion Show & Dinner

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                       Gateway Fashion Show

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