Sunland Job Brings Fulfillment
Working helps Hugh Fay stay in the groove. His employment routine keeps him focused, according the people he works with at the Sunland Center in Marianna. When Fay came to the center to live in 1987, he had some behavioral issues. It seems all he needed was a job to point him in the right direction. Now he works independently each day picking up recyclable materials from around the Sunland campus using his bicycle and cart.
Fay likes the benefits of hard work, saying, "I like the money and staying busy. I enjoy being outside and getting to ride my bike."
According to Fay's vocational instructor, Leaokia Barnes, working has made a positive difference in Fay's personality.
"He will now speak to people and interact with other residents," said Barnes. "He will go out to dinner with Sunland employees and attend parties on campus. Several years ago, that would not have happened."
"It is important work and makes me feel good. I like to put American flags on my bike and my cart because I think recycling is good for the country."
-Hugh Fay The Sunland Center in Marianna is operated by APD. The center has served people with developmental disabilities since 1963. There are currently 336 residents at the center.
APD supports people with developmental disabilities to live, learn, and work in their communities. For more information about the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, visit www.apdcares.org or call toll-free 1- 866-APD-CARES (1-866-273-2273).
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