TVS/Transylvania Vocational Services

Nothing beats the summer heat like a fun Hawaiian themed luau! 🍍 Participants decorated tiki masks, created sand art, and ate a variety of fruit kabobs, smoothies, and virgin pina coladas. 🍍

Our Employee Spotlight shines light on TVS Residential DSP Carolyn Trapp! She recently celebrated her 15th anniversary at TVS! Carolyn has worked as the different DSP positions over the years, including the Resident Manager of both group homes. She is credited for fostering the bond between the homes. Carolyn organized BBQs, picnics, and hangouts that are still a favorite pastime among the residents. 🎉Thank you, Carolyn for 15 years of dedicated work. We hope for 15 more! Read the full celebration at: https://lnkd.in/eH95bHkP #EmployeeSpotlight #Anniversary #ResidentialDSP #TeamTVS #DisabilityEmployment Image: Photo of Carolyn Trapp on a blue background with an 'Employee Spotlight' headline followed by her name, job title as a Residential DSP, and a quote from her that reads, "I am blessed to have found TVS. I have made close friends with those who work here, and this job has kept me young. It has broadened my horizons and got me out and into the community more than I would have been otherwise."

We're #hiring a new Director of Quality in Brevard, NC! The main goal is to manage, supervise, and ensure adherence to all functions related to this position for all operations in the plant and off-site warehouse. If you are looking to work for a mission-based company and have experience with multiple regulatory bodies - we look forward to hearing from you!

In honor of #NationalDisabilityPride Month, we are highlighting TVS Production Manager Brian Wilson for his NCSE Management Excellence Award. He accepted his award at the recent SourceAmerica #XForce Conference in May 2024 for his contributions to providing an inclusive work environment for individuals with disabilities.   Wilson says it best in his acceptance speech, “There are very few times in life where you are where you’re supposed to be and you’re doing what you’re supposed to be doing, and this is that time for me. The mission that we serve, the people that we serve – they don’t work for me, I work for them.” Read the more here: https://lnkd.in/dii_i4ev

Happy #DisabilityPrideMonth! Social Media is a huge part of daily routines and how we keep in touch with others. Learning to make social media posts more accessible is a great way to celebrate Disability Pride Month all year long! #AccessibilityForAll

May is Mental Health Month! This year, NAMI is celebrating with the "Take the Moment" campaign. This campaign invites everyone to have open dialogues. cultivate empathy, and understanding. Remember that #YouAreEnough and #TakeAMentalHealthMoment #MentalHealthMonth

We look forward to working with Art Spring, who brings years of federal procurement experience to AEAW's executive board.

Thrilled to share a great day on Capitol Hill with Melwood’s friends at ACHIEVE Human Services, Inc.! We had an impactful and busy day visiting with Congressional staff, sharing our work to empower people with disabilities, introducing the Alliance for Expanding America's Workforce, and advocating for the AbilityOne Program modernization and expansion. We were especially pleased to meet with Congressman Juan Ciscomani, a dedicated parent, AbilityOne champion, and downright great member of Congress.

It is always wonderful to work with great partners who believe in the inclusion, employment and power of disabled people!