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I hope that you are planning to spend July 26 with us here at T2K. It’s the day of our Sec-ond Family Day, and we need you here to make it special.

The planning for our Second Family Day is in full swing. We are invit-ing all the families we serve, as well as any-one else involved in the lives of people with dis-

abilities. For those of you who were not here with us last year, I want to share a bit about our experience.

Our Family Day last year was a huge success. We had about 50 families here, and an unbelievable 100 T2K employees who entertained our guests, answered their questions and made sure our families had an unforgettable time. Our vendor fair and educational offerings were well-re-ceived. The day featured the public speaking debut of our very own April Clement and Aida Castillo, who presented the T2K 101 class!!

Our first Family Day achieved a goal that was probably not stated explicitly throughout the event planning. When I observed our parents going from room to room, visiting with our employees, enjoying lunch, I detected a sense of satisfaction and appreciation that is hard to quantify. I think that our massive employee turnout communicated a sincere “Thanks for being part of our Family” to our pa-tients, and I think that’s not a message they receive often.

I’ve spent a lot of time in the past 15 years reflecting on what it’s like to be the parent of a child with a disability. I think it’s often a thankless task. The Medicaid application form doesn’t say “Thanks for being our customer” on the bottom. Too many pediatricians show their appreciation to their “clients” by having them sit in a crowded waiting room for three hours. Many school systems treat the par-ents of students in special education as a burden.

I am glad that we’ve come up with an event at T2K that aims to educate and empower our families, as well as sim-ply show them that we appreciate having them around. I hope we will have many of you here that day to receive our guests, show off our services, educate them about what may be available for them in the community, and make them feel welcome and appreciated. I think our families deserve your presence.

I’d like to end my call to action by linking two of this month’s Insider articles and one new hire announcement. This Insider features Juan Garcia, a very deserving WOW recipient, stating that he decided to become a PT assis-tant after observing a physical therapy treatment ses-sion as an interpreter. Danielle Harston writes about one of her patients’ younger siblings, who at the age of three has told her mother she wants to be a therapist when she grows up. And then there is this new hire announcement, Vanessa Flores, OTR.

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Where in the World is T2K?• 2Central Division REPORT: Central Mixer• 3Family Day 2008 • 4OT REPORT: Like I do it • 5Upcoming Events • 5East Division REPORT: East Side Scoop• 6Community Relations REPORT: Daytimers• 7Insights: Posteriority = Good Procrastination• 8 • HR REPORT: Wellness at Work 92007 Family Day Photospread • 10 Wow Corner: Juan Garcia, North Division AOS• 11Family Update 12•

Inside This Issue:

THE INSIDE EDITIONfrom the Administrator, Jerre van den Bent, PT

Y o u r S p o r t T2K Gear S t o r e is now o p e n ! P l e a s e stop by and see our large selection d i s p l a y

at corporate across from human resources. All merchandise features THERAPY 2000 company logo. New shipments have just arrived.

Scrubs: $30 per set. Poly/cotton blend, elastic waistband, five pockets, V-neck top, embroi-dered logo, mix-and-match top and bottom colors. Special orders don’t upset us. Available in X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X, 3X, and 4X.Colors: Red, Royal Blue, Khaki, Apple Green, Olive Green, Hunter Green, Navy Blue, Light Blue (Robin’s Egg), White, Black, and Yel-low.

Polo Shirts: $15 each. Poly/cotton, banded col-lar, three-button, embroidered logo. Available in Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X, and 3X. Colors: Red, White, Royal Blue, and Black.

Windbreaker Jacket: $15. Nylon/cotton, black. Available in medium, large, X-large.

Backpacks: $18. Black, company logo.

Baseball C a p s : $6. Adult and chil-d r e n ’ s sizes

T r a v e l bag: $8

Red Tote Bag or Drawstring Bag: $5

Coffee mugs: ceramic, red $5

Digital Camera: $15

Windscreen Car Sun Protectors: $10

Magnetic Calendars: $4

We would like to see THERAPY 2000 employ-ees and their families sporting our clothing and merchandise. Please send digital photos to Angel@T2000.com featuring you wearing T2K Gear: polo shirts, scrubs, T-shirts, jackets, back-packs; while on your travels around the world. Photos may be published in the Insider like the ones below.

Yeisha, PT for the North Di-vision, and her husband Will.

Jerre, PT and T2K adminis-trator, just as he about to do some kay-aking in Santa Barbara, Calif.

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS T2K?SHOW YOUR TRUE COLORS

Editorial Staff

Jerre van den Bent, PTEDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Francisco RodriguezCOPY EDITOR

Angel MendozaMANAGING EDITOR

Donna Trantham BUSINESS OFFICE

Kristin Mycke, LMSWCASE MANAGEMENT

Belinda Williams, OTRINSIGHTS

Wayne Wilson, PHRHUMAN RESOURCES

Jennifer RileyCOMMUNITY RELATIONS

KIMMY GIBSON, RNCENTRAL DIVISION

BLYTHE STEWART, OTREAST DIVISION

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Good things CAN happen on Friday the 13th!

The Central Division’s first mixer was a great success! Wanting to get to know the therapists on a more personal level, man-agement, supervi-sors and office staff brainstormed about the best way to do this. After many ideas

were bounced around, it was announced that an “af-ter hours” get together would take place on Friday, June 13, at the Beckley Brewhouse.

The owners of the Brewhouse have turned a former abandoned house into what is now a comfy hangout spot.In preparation for the mixer, the office staff cre-ated a flyer notifying the central division therapists about the mixer. For those who RSVP’d, their name was put in a drawing for Wal-Mart gas cards!

Our group filled the front lounge area with therapists from all disciplines. Representing PT was Lisa Yunker,

representing OT were Susan Case and Cynthia Gon-zalez, and representing ST was the biggest group, therapists Mishon Arbuckle, Jenn Barbee, Keane By-rom, Marc Fagnan, Beatriz Lourido, and Pam Reeves.DM Angela Lawson made her way from California to join us. Also participating in the mixer were CM Kimmy Gibson and the invaluable three musketeers, Guillermo, Sandra and Marisela!

The drinks were flowing and the appetizers were served continuously as the group chatted and laughed while stuffing themselves with margarita pizzas, queso and chips, cheese and meat platters and delicious drink concoctions! The excitement continued when the drawings started. Winning gas cards were Keane, Susan, Beatriz, Pam and Lisa — who after winning two cards gave one of them away! Guillermo was the lucky winner of the gas card do-nated by the Marketing dept!

So for those of you suffering from paraskevideka-triaphobia, have no fear! The Central Division’s first mixer was a Friday the 13th success story!

More Central Mixers coming soon!

CENTRAL DIVISION REPORTBY KIMMY GIBSON, RN

CENTRAL MIXER

Central Division’s get-together at the Beckley Brewhouse. Guillermo, Marc, Keane, Kimmy, Mishon, Angela, Pam, Susan, Cynthia, Lisa, Jen, Marisela and Sandra.

The Inside Edition Continues

What does she have to do with any of this? Vanessa is one of those younger siblings that Danielle is talk-ing about. Vanessa has an older brother with Cerebral Palsy, and she used to be a key asset in his HEP. How do I know this? I had the privilege of treating her brother, and vividly remember the 14-year-old Vanessa taking an active role in the treatment plan. I can’t tell you how excited I am that she not only has become an OT, but now has chosen T2K as her place of employment. Dan-ielle, Vanessa and Juan, thanks for inspiring me and thanks for the difference that you have made, are mak-ing, and will be making in the lives of many families in need.

Jerre

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THERAPY 2000 is invit-ing all patients and their families to a Family Day packed with food, fun and valuable informa-tion Saturday, July 26 at our Central Location, 2535 Lone Star Drive in Dallas. Family Day will begin at 1 p.m.

A slideshow will be con-tinuously playing at the entrance to inform fam-ilies about services they

may not know about that are provided by THERAPY 2000.

Fun activities include facepainting and balloon artists, plus a petting zoo. Face painting was a favorite last year, and this year additional face painters will make sure more kids join in on the fun!

There will be a digital camera giveaway for children who are in at-tendance. Every patient

that arrives at Family Day will have an opportunity to submit a piece of artwork that will be judged and may ultimately be chosen for the big Family Day Calendar that is now an annual event.

And then of course, there will be food. Dinner begins at 4 p.m. During that time, we’ll have a drawing for a variety of $25 gift cards. Each family can only win once. and must be present to win.

Two classes are scheduled: One will deal with Sensory Integration, the other one will feature a financial advi-sory group that will teach families how to financially plan for their children with a disabilty. One class will

be given in English as the other one is done in Spanish. Classes begin at 2 and again at 3 p.m. with a 30 minute break in between.

More information will be available at Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Assisted Tech-nology, Vital Stim and Hearing Screening booths. Bilin-gual staffers will be at hand. A ticket for the drawing will be given for each booth and class each family at-tends.

Don’t miss out on all the fun and information that Family Day provides!

Invite your patients and their families to join us. Invitations are being mailed Friday, July 11 but there’s no substitute to the personal invitation only YOU can provide. Have them mail back their postcard or call 214-467-9787 to RSVP

SECOND ANNUAL FAMILY DAYBY FRANCISCO RODRIGUEz

CELEBRATE OUR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH US

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As therapists, we are trained to carefully document the effects our interventions have on the child we serve. We may not always realize the effects we have as therapists on the entire family.

I have been seeing a young boy with Down syndrome for about a year now. His family is exceptional following his home program, and to my surprise, his younger three-year-old sister is the most valuable component. She is a natural when it comes to therapy. As a sibling, she motivates her brother, and

at times — just like any sibling — her interaction can be distracting. She is patient and generally does not provide him with too much as-sistance. In one treatment session, we were working on hand skills and she kindly said, “como yo” (“like I do it”) as she pulls up her shirt sleeve so that her older brother was able to mirror her motor plan-ning. After several demonstrations via the three-year-old, the patient shows signs of an emerging motor plan. Even now, weeks later, when the patient slips into his older pattern as he fatigues, his sister simply states “como yo” and he again mirrors her. How amazing, right?

So, as I am leaving their home after a session last week, the patient’s mom casually tells me with a smile on her face that her daughter wants to be a therapist when she is big. She does not have dreams of being a ballerina or princess; she wants to be a therapist.

It happened to me too… I always knew that I wanted to help people, but I was not quite sure how or in what capacity, until I observed a therapist when I was in my early high school years that had a great impact on my life.

With Family Day 2008 around the corner, let’s think about our influ-ence on the lives of those whom we interact with on a daily basis. Let’s celebrate the progress we chart in the lives of our patients, as well as the inspiration we provide to the siblings who observe us.

OT REPORTBY DANIELLE HARSTON, OTR

JUST LIKE I DO ITUpcoming Events

Date: Saturday, July 26

Event: Family DayTime: 1 - 5 p.m.

Date: Friday, Aug. 1Event: CPR TrainingTime: 8:30 – 12:30

Date: Friday, Aug. 8Event: Second FridayAll: Sensory Integration

Date: Friday, Sep. 12Event: Second FridayAll: Sexual Harassment/Infection Control/HIV/TB/Back Safety

Date: Saturday, Sep. 27

Event: T2K Day!Time: Meet for lunch from 2 - 4 p.m.Where: At Six Flags all day

Date: Friday, Oct. 10Event: Second FridayOT: VisionPT: TorticollisST: PragmaticsCSS: Embracing Change

Date: Friday, Oct. 17Event: Expanding Expression: A Sensory ST and OT: Approach for Written and Oral

ExpressionPresenter: : Sara Smith with NSS

Date: Friday, Nov. 14Event: Second FridayOT/PT/ST Clinical Decision Making

Date: Friday, Dec. 5Event: CPR TrainingTime: 8:30 – 12:30

Date: Saturday, Dec. 13Event: Holiday PartyTime: 7:30 p.m.Where: Modern Art Museum

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Lately it feels as if the whole East Division is changing so fast that it’s hard to keep up without a Ferrari! We’ve recently hired another four thera-pists for after-school visits, had a flurry of decorating (10 min-utes before Jerre came in to see what we were spending his money on), enjoyed

our first social night full of games, food and fun, and have been in the process of creating and naming our first East Division publication to highlight the lighter side of the East Division staff.

Our new Occupational Therapist is Charlet Sapund-jieff, LOT, who comes to us from Mesquite ISD and Region 10 education service center. Charlet has been married for 27 years, has three children (two in col-lege!), one dog, one cat and one cat that thinks she’s a dog. Our new Speech Therapists are: Alicia Neslony, who has one and a half years of experience with DISD and received her CCCs in April (WOO HOO!); Heather Wise, who is a returning employee with two kids, two horses and a big farm; and last, but not least, Tanya Benson, who comes to us as a lead Speech Therapist from Garland ISD. She is married with several four-legged children and plays the flute for a Dallas Chris-tian Jazz Band. Welcome to our family, ladies!

Decorating our office has been a slow, but tasteful “work in progress”… we are still not finished. We have made an important addition to our kitchen that should be enjoyed by our therapists. Due to record-breaking temperatures, we have recently noticed a few of our therapists looking a bit parched; therefore, there is a section of our refrigerator that has been dedicated to ice-cold bottled water just for them.

Our Social Night was a HUGE success. We ate until our pants didn’t fit and laughed hard enough that my

Depends were not dependable anymore. We had 22 attendees and a full round of Pictionary, Catchphrase and Guesstures that had us laughing until way past bedtime.

Finally, the naming contest for the new East Division publication had so many great entries for names and we thank you all for your submissions. Unfortunately, there can be only one… and that one name is “East Side Scoop,” submitted by Sherry Sauter. Look for the first East Side Scoop to be available in August.

EAST DIVISION REPORT BY BLYTHE STEWART, OTR

EAST SIDE SCOOP

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DAYTIMERSCOMMUNITY RELATIONS REPORTBY JENNIFER RILEY

The Community Relations department is busy marketing for daytime referrals. An already proven strategy is visiting childcare centers in your area. The list of childcare centers is in the hundreds for Dallas, Tarrant and surrounding counties. We have already visited almost 200 centers and we have sent close to 800 fliers. We are receiving more and more childcare center referrals every week. Still, we can use your help. We would like to know if you are currently serving children in childcare centers. The Community Relations department will either person-ally visit these centers or provide YOU with the marketing skills and supplies to market those centers. Please e-mail April@T2000.com to get started or call her at 972-526-5878.

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Blocking, clutter, noise, waste; each of these describes non-produc-tive activities that rob us of our precious time. For example, if I choose to spend a few more minutes cruising the net before doing my paperwork, then I’m blocked from starting the paperwork since I can’t do both at the same time. Trying to

work on several tasks at once creates clutter which prevents me from efficient completion of each task. Choosing to work in a noisy environment will also slow me down as will wasteful mental meandering from the job at hand.

If you’re not guilty of any of these, by all means save some time and quit reading now. To the rest of us I recommend “posteriorization”, another concept from Brian Tracy’s book Eat That Frog! He advises putting lower priority activities at the bottom of our lists while completely removing none-priority activities. Low priority activities are of low value and have no immediate consequence if not done. None-priority activities bear absolutely no value or consequence. Here’s the simple rule; we can only control our time and life if we de-prioritize lower-value activities. Try these easy steps TODAY!

Blocking: Instead of choosing an activity that would block completion of an important task, place it at the end of your to-do list as a reward. I sometimes chal-lenge myself, “If I get this task done in one hour I will be free to do some leisure reading for 15 minutes.” Be specific with time frames to make sure that the “pos-teriorized” activity is low in time investment as well.

Clutter: When it comes to clutter, choose the least important tasks to cross off of your list or delegate. Clutter is also eliminated by learning to say “no;” say it politely, firmly and more often and you will be amazed at how short those to-do lists can become.

Noise: Background noises and interruptions literally compete for our verbal processing capacity. If we shut down all distractions we can cut our completion time in half. I’ve even turned off my new e-mail alert to help free up longer blocks of uninterrupted time. If you like having some sound in the room try instru-mental music or nature sounds so that your brain is not trying to process competing messages. Multi-tasking is usually not all it’s cracked up to be.

Waste: Write down worrisome or pressing thoughts for dedicated problem solving at a later time. Put off “vegging”; plan five minute mental breaks only after each intense 20-minute work session. Finally, sim-ply procrastinate on or stop doing things that really aren’t important. This is one of those times when it is ok to posteriorize!

INSIGHTS BY BELINDA WILLIAMS, OTR

POSTERIORITY = GOOD PROCRASTINATION

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Brianne went on a cruise as a prize for receiving the 2007 Rookie of the Year . You can see her here with her husband Brian.

They went to Ocho Rios, Ja-maica; Labadee, Haiti; George-town, Grand Caymen and Cozumel, Mexico.

2007 Rookie of the YearBrianne Richardson, CFY

HR REPORT BY WAYNE WILSON, PHR WELLNESS AT WORK

The mission of the THERAPY 2000 well-ness program is to of-fer wellness opportu-nities to improve and maintain employees’ fitness level and health knowledge, both physi-cally and mentally. The employee Wellness Program will provide learning opportunities and activities, which will empower employ-

ees to control their own fitness and well-being. All THERAPY 2000 employees are eligible to participate in our wellness program.

THERAPY 2000’s wellness program, CARE4YOU, is packed with incredible wellness opportunities to help you improve your fitness level and your knowledge of what you can do to stay fit and healthy.

The following is a list of the companies that work with THERAPY 2000 to help you with that goal:

• Grizzaffi Darby — benefits consultants, health savings accounts

• Blue Cross Blue Shield — medical insurance wellness

• Guardian — dental and vision insurance

• The Hartford Life Insurance — full-time and part-time employees only

o Ability Assist support counselor 1-800-964-3577,

o Employee Assistance Program 1-800-327-1850

o Travel Assistance

o Estate Guidance – create a will

• Financial Wellness —Nexus Advisors 401(k) plan and 529 plan advisors

• LA Fitness membership – group rate $34.99 per month individual membership

CARE4YOU offers outstanding wellness incentives

THERAPY 2000 offers partial reimbursement for fit-ness center fees, diet program fees, nutritionist coun-seling, and smoking cessation program fees. Reim-bursement qualifications are as follows:

• All THERAPY 2000 employees, full-time, part- time and PRN, are eligible to participate in the wellness program.

• For fitness center fees, provide proof of mem- bership (cost) and weekly attendance at a min- imum of two times weekly. Most gyms will provide an electronic printout of the dates at tended. Alternative attendance documenta tion may be accepted. Reimbursement up to $35 per month.

• For diet program fees, employees must provide proof of membership (cost) and weekly atten dance at a weight loss clinic. Reimbursement up to $35 per month.

• Receipts are turned in quarterly with a com pleted Wellness Program Reimbursement form. Annual quarters are January to March, April to June, July to September and October to De cember.

• Receipts must be received by Human Resourc es no later than the last day of the month fol lowing the end of the quarter.

• Nutritionist counseling will reimburse up to $100 annually.

• Smoking cessation programs will reimburse up to $500, annually.

• Human resources will issue quarterly reim bursements checks.

See Wayne Wilson or Alex Padilla to enroll in any of these programs or with any questions.

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2007 Rookie of the YearBrianne Richardson, CFY

2007 Family Day

it was a miracle that convinced Juan Garcia of his true calling.

He currently works as the Administrative Office Specialist in the North Division of THERAPY 2000, having moved there from his job as a staffer in the Central office when the decentralization of the divisions took place.

He’s been with the agency for more than two years, and has spent some of that time attending school to become a physical therapist assistant.

North Division Manager Lee Kellams calls Juan the office’s “knight in shining armor.”

“He helps all the time. He’s always willing to pitch in,” she said. “He takes things to people, helps out here in the office. He’s always the first one to offer to help. He’s excellent.”

Lee recalls the time that one of the division’s thera-pists ran out of gas on the tollway. She called for roadside assistance and was told it would take them an hour to get there, and that they would only bring a gallon of gas. She couldn’t wait, so she called the office.

“It was toward the end of the day, so most of us were going out to make visits, and none of us had a gas can to help her,” she said. “Juan said ‘I’ll go do it, I have a gas can at home.’ He goes home, gets his gas can, fills it up, fills up her car, and make sure she’s on her way safely. He rode in on his white horse.”

His interaction with therapists not only at THERAPY 2000, but also at another home health agency where he worked before, raised his interest in the profes-sion, and is now well on his way of becoming a PTA himself by studying at Tarrant County Community College.

“I was going to Dallas County Community College before I started working for THERAPY 2000 to study business administration,” Juan said. “I did a few class-es, but then stopped. It wasn’t what I really wanted.”

While assisting a therapist at his previous job to help her translate between her and a Hispanic mother of a patient, Juan was witness to the miracle that de-fined his path. The therapist had been working with a six-year-old patient for about a year or so to help her strengthen her lower extremities and working on trying to get her to stand up on her own.

“This was a patient that didn’t walk, or move around, and could barely crawl,” Juan said. “She had a lot of things going on that prevented her from walking other than her diagnosis, which was cerebral palsy.”

During the visit, Juan says, the therapist was helping the patient stand up by holding her. Before he knew it, the girl gave four steps by herself.

“Right there, in front of me, and that was like ‘WOW, a person can make somebody do this?” he said. “That’s amazing. This is something I got to do some day. You should have seen the smile on the mom’s face. Her daughter had taken four steps for the first time in her six years. That’s something I’ll remember for the rest of my life.”

That experience, plus other experiences Juan’s had while helping therapists with translation, set in stone his decision to become a PTA himself. He said THERA-PY 2000 has supported his efforts, assisting him with tuition and working with his schedule to allow him to study.

“For the past two years, THERAPY 2000 has given me a lot, and I want to give back to them,” he said. “I ap-preciate everybody and I’m very thankful with every-one at the office.”

JUAN GARCIA, NORTH DIVISION AOSA BIG WOW! GOES OUT TO:

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Welcome to Our Family

Anniversaries Birthdays

New Employee Position Division

REYNOLDS, AMANDA CFY WESTAVILA, JOSEPHINE BILLING OFFICE ASST CORPORATE SAPUNDJIEFF, CHARLET OT EAST WARE, HEATHER MARKETING INTERN CORPORATEBENSON, TANYA ST EAST NESLONY, ALICIA ST EAST JAMES, LINDSEY CF WEST WHITE, HEATHER ST WEST WISE, HEATHER ST EAST FLORES, VANESSA OT CENTRAL

1-Year Anniversariesziggy Cura July 2Joy Cary July 9Ashley Stewart July 9Vanessa Piceno August 6Martha LaRowe August 8Lorissa Littlejohn August 20Jennifer Ramsey August 20

2-Year AnniversariesDava Reynolds July 5Lisa Yunker July 19Cheryl Franklin August 1Priscilla Keating August 1Pat Littlesoldier August 1Dalton Smith August 30

3-Year AnniversariesLynn Watters July 5Patia Kinzler August 1Kristin Giggleman August 16

4-Year AnniversariesKelly Roach July 1Jon Clark August 16 Yeisha Culp August 16Tran Tran August 26Marc Fagnan August 27

5-Year AnniversariesEileen Wade July 14Cynthia Gonzalez July 25

6-Year AnniversariesNancy Estes July 8Jacque Sisk August 5Danielle Collins August 14Gloria Martinez August 15Maryam Berenberg August 23Joan Rubin August 30

July BirthdaysJuly 2 Donna TranthamJuly 3 Jane GiddanJuly 4 Lucretia BrownJuly 10 Kristin MyckeJuly 11 Renallie BurnsJuly 11 Lindy SchrageJuly 15 Kristin StooksberryJuly 16 Kimberley GibsonJuly 17 Justin RodriguezJuly 19 Tamara ShirleyJuly 21 Wayne WilsonJuly 26 Katherine WoodallJuly 27 Jessica MartinezJuly 30 Tara AlexanderJuly 31 Amy Ennis

August BirthdaysAugust 1 Jennifer AsbillAugust 3 Becky BurgessAugust 3 Mary Jane PalascianoAugust 5 Brad JefferyAugust 7 Meri LinscombAugust 7 Pat LittlesoldierAugust 7 Paige ReynoldsAugust 9 Blythe StewartAugust 10 Dalton SmithAugust 12 Jennifer RileyAugust 16 Janet Beattie-RamseyAugust 20 Tran TranAugust 24 Mishon ArbuckleAugust 24 Karen VardimanAugust 26 Rhonda GayleAugust 28 Maryam BerenbergAugust 30 Chris HuffAugust 31 Rebecca AndrewsAugust 31 Ivy ShelmadineAugust 31 Ashley Stewart

Family Update

T2K Babies

Professional Achievements

Jennifer Walker gave birth to Grayson Friday, May 24 in the afternoon. She weighed 7 lbs, 10.5 oz and 20 ¼” long.

The next time you see Lisa Terry, be sure to congratulate her on receiving her certification as ATP (Assistive Technology Prac-

titioner). This is a huge accom-plishment and involved taking a very difficult test. We are so proud of her and are thrilled to have her.

Effective June 23, Maryam Beren-berg has begun her Clinical Fellowship Year with Betty Carter as her supervisor.

Please send your announcements to Insider@T2000.com