Putting pieces together post-COVID
Published in the Coeur d’Alene Press By DEVIN WEEKS Staff Writer | June 2, 2020 1:12 AM Click to Read Article
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Holiday Schedule Announcement
Tesh will be closed December 24, 25, 31 and January 1. Merry Christmas & Happy New Years!
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Camp Independence
Working my way through college I was blessed to be a camp recruiter for the college I attended. That meant that I spent 10 weeks each summer at camps all over the western part of the United States. I experienced such joy watching children playing, swimming, shrieking with laughter at something funny that had happened!…
Read MoreSewing Life Skills Class at Tesh
One of the most requested Life Skills classes here at Tesh is the sewing class. Learning to sew brings a sense of self-sufficiency to every client. They experience enhanced self-confidence when they are able to mend a seam or sew on a button for themselves. Clients are encouraged to bring sewing projects in from…
Read MorePersonal Blankets and Throws Needed
As Tesh seeks to have the safety measures in place to provide the level of care our clients require, we have identified some gaps in our preparedness. In the event our staff and clients were not able to leave the facility at the end of the day we are in need of throws/small personal blankets. …
Read MoreDeveloping “Soft Skills”
I entered the workforce as many do after my 16th birthday. I wanted spending money and to begin saving for college and took my first job weeding peppermint fields. I was on a crew with seasoned and experienced women who spent the summer educating me about the world of work. Teamwork, dependability, attitude and communication…
Read MoreLabor Force Participation for Individuals with a Disability
In a thriving economy unemployment is low, labor force participation is high and those who want a job can have a job, unless you are an individual with a disability. Even though the unemployment rate is dropping for people with disabilities, it is still twice that of the general population. Hiring a person with a…
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