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W I T H
I N T E L L E C T U A L
EPIC SMVI
C H A L L E N G E S
Inside Reading
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Message from the Board
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Events at EPIC SMVI
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Touching Lives One Department at a Time
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Executive Corner
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Fallen Stars
DECEMBER 2012
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Individual Spotlight
Edition 1: “New Beginnings”
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New Beginnings - New Leadership
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Training Calendar & Closure Listing
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A Healthier You
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Special Thanks
Empowering People with Intellectual Challenges
STAKEHOLDERS
BULLETIN
THE BOARD’S Letter
Dear EPIC SMVI Family and Friends,
This year has brought many changes to our organization. First, you may notice that we have a new name
(EPIC), although we will still be known by our trade name (SMVI). This name change underscores our
continued expansion in all operating areas where we can maintain and improve upon the high standard of
performance to which we are accustomed.
Second, the Board is very pleased to announce the promotion of Mrs. Clarissa Mitchell to the position of
Executive Director. She has held positions of leadership at similar organizations before joining SMVI as
Deputy Executive Director earlier this year.
It is our intent to communicate with you, our stakeholders, on a regular basis via this Bulletin but we
encourage you to be in touch with us as often as you may feel the need. SMVI is a non-profit organization
and as such, we rely on the goodness of those who know of our services and relay that information. If
you are able, or know of someone who can benefit from our services, we would appreciate a referral. Our
commitment is to perform at the highest level at all times so that no one would regret the support that they
may have been given.
Sincerely,
Bradford L. Carson
Brad L. Carson
President of the Board of Directors
EPIC - SMVI
EPIC SMVI
EVENTS
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have any questions please contact your supervisor or human
Family Forum
resources.
EPIC SMVI hosted its 1st Family Forum Saturday, November 10,
2012. The forum was a doorway to inform interested parties of
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the new changes at SMVI and promoted open communication
Annual Holiday Fundraiser
between staff and the individuals families and guardians. Look
Thursday, December 13, 2012, EPIC SMVI held a Holiday
forward to more of these to be held quarterly.
Fundraiser at the Blue Dolphin Seafood Bar and Grill. The
event, including a spectacular silent auction, raised a total
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Mandated COMAR Training
of $11,000.00. Thank you to everyone that attended and
participated in the auction. We look forward to next year.
Take the opportunity at the top of the new year to ensure your
mandated COMAR training is updated. 2013 training course
schedule will be posted on Carematic and throughout the office.
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New Year, New Look
You will notice over the coming months that EPIC SMVI will make
Reserve your spot with HR NOW!
some changes as far the look of its current office and program
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buildings. As such please pay attention to the new designated
Holiday Season
areas for information about upcoming events.
As the holiday season approaches EPIC SMVI will close it’s
offices and programs in recognition of the major holidays.
Please be mindful of the closures and enjoy the time off. If you
EPIC SMVI
Empowering People with Intellectual Challenges
2012 Annual Holiday Fundraiser Snapshots
THE HEART OF EPIC!
Inspiring Lives One Department at a Time
WE MAKE IT HAPPEN
Residential
attending the program. 2013 will be an and activities. Stay tuned for more exciting
exciting time for ES
things to come to the Program.
The Director of Residential, Cassandra
- Don Hobbs Rivers, would like to thank all of the DSP’s,
House Managers, Coordinators, and
First, the department welcomes Martina
Assistant Directors for a job well done! Under the leadership of a new Director, Atai Wheeler as the newest member of the
Residential would like to welcome its two Nyambi,the Quality Assurance department Finance team. We know she will be a great
newest Coordinators, Keith Cauley and is positioned to make sure the agency asset and look forward to working with her.
Shameka Gibbs to the team. They have raises the quality of care and service it As always Finance is working hard to ensure
done an awesome job! Kudos to Rowland provides to the individuals. The agency’s that payroll is processed correctly every
Ajibade and Titalola Adedoyin for going goal in this area is to review and assess pay period and that individual employee
above and beyond to keep Residential qualitative indicators of individuals and the concerns are addressed and corrected.
together while our new team members get general support which it provides. With a With the changes going on throughout the
adjusted.
strong Quality Assurance Committee in organization it is important that the proper
place, the department is poised to meet protocols be followed in order for corrective
action to be taken. Look forward to new
its goal!
We, in Employment Services are currently
procedures being implemented that will help
creating curriculums for individuals to
us all move forward in 2013.
build work related skills so they can get The Day Program has undertaken new
- Frank DiSalvo that “Dream Job”. James Yarsky, our Job leadership. Angelique Holliway (Assistant
Developer, has been working diligently to Director) and Sheila Owens-Miser (Program
find employment for a group of individuals Manager) have answered the call and are Sitting in my new role as the Facilities
within the program. In fact, two of the running with it. In a short time, and with Director, I want to say that I am approaching
individuals began new hire orientation the addition of two new team members this new challenge full throttle. As we
at Bolling Airforce Base the week of (Brian Smallwood and Tyjuan Brown), the approach the new year we want to make
December 10th. We are also working on Day Program has been able to stabilize sure to keep the vans safe for the individuals
some new and exciting activities for all of and is working to build the individual’s skills and staff. It’s important that everyone pay
our participants to get involved in while through the initiation of new programs attention to the vehicles for strange noises,
Quality Assurance
Finance
Employment Services
W.O.R.K.S. Day Program
Facilities
Executive
Corner
tire irregularities, and ensure that regular
maintenance routines, like changing
the oil, happen. Also, please report any
maintenace issues with vehicles or the
homes to your supervisors or through
Carematic. Happy Holidays!
- Gwen Marshall -
Human Resources
EPIC SMVI will completely evolve in 2013.
HR is an integral part in making that
transformation. Syreeta Knight has joined
the ranks as the New Director and with
the assistance of a dynamic team, has
been able to redevelop the policies and
procedures that will regulate the newly
named EPIC SMVI. Employee Relations
Manager, Vivian Click must be highlighted
for continually extending herself and
going above and beyond to assist every
employee. HR Generalist, Michelle
Pendergraph also deserves kudos for her
diligent efforts to increase recruitment
effectiveness. “Thank you both for your
unyielding support”.
- Syreeta Knight -
VISION OF THE YEAR
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world” - Mahatma Gandhi This small but powerful statement is one of my favorite quotes...and is a belief that EPIC SMVI has affirmed to do as we move into another year. It is so easy
and quite comfortable for many to dialogue about the many issues at hand, yet offer no resolutions to make them better. It is our goal to make changes
that improve outcomes that will meet long-term objectives. EPIC SMVI staff, families, and stakeholders will make the greatest impact for the people that we
support by working together. The synergy that has started through extended lines of communications through ‘Family Forums’, phone contacts, and e-mail can
grow a vision that can optimize superior organizational performance and mostly, reflect “...the change you wish to see in the world”.
It’s a “New Beginning”...we are ready! Join us in making this change.
Acknowledgements
I would like to acknowledge and thank all EPIC SMVI staff and individuals that receive services for their support and dedication to making this transition in leadership
as seamless as possible. You are an awesome group! My total appreciation goes out to the Board of Directors who have such faith in my leadership abilities and
showed this appreciation through the appointment as Executive Director. Much recognition is extended to the community at large and appreciation for the well wishes
and offers of support from sister agencies. Thank you, thank you, and thank you!!!
Also...Look for us on Facebook.
EPIC SMVI is active on Facebook. Stay abreast of changes, closures, and our growth by visiting https://www.facebook.com/pages/Southern-MarylandVocational-Industries/153764820554. Oh...and don’t forget to Like us so we can get out badge!
Fallen Stars
Michael Smith
April 2, 1971 - August 29, 2012
W.O.R.K.S. - Day Program Employee
Richard Drazek
June 5, 1958 - October 3, 2012
Main House - Individual
Dale Caudell
July 7, 1961 - November 5, 2012
Kemmerton House - Individual
Mike spent his last day working quietly with Richard’s best day at the day program (if you ask Dale was an enigma. He was deeply kind to the
one of the most difficult individuals to walk me) was the day he stood and walked over to the people he liked (which were few in number). He
through the Day Program’s doors. He spent that group who were busy painting a stained-glass was a bit rude to the people he didn’t like (most
whole morning teaching this gentleman how to window. Richard picked up a brush and lent a people). He liked me so I have good things to
annunciate, how to recognize letters and number hand. That’s the day Richard truly let go of his report. Dale was enthusiastic about science,
patterns, and all the while he was showing him diagnoses, his health issues and his compulsions. weather, and music. He loved Elvis and he
how to use an engraver. I knew Mike from work. I He must have wrestled with the decision to stand danced every time he heard Elvis’ music. He was
knew Mike from the fruit of those works. I always and paint for a long time. That decision took very curious about science, especially space
had the sense that Mike was living in the Light. more strength than most of us can understand. exploration. His attention to details regarding
Mike surrendered himself to the Will and listened But everyone at the day program understood things like nuclear powered thrusters for Mars
carefully to what was expected of him. It was a it. We knew that was the day Richard let go of missions was admirable. He hung in there for
grand thing to behold. We will miss Mike deeply. something portentous, something as big as a the most detailed language and asked great
white whale. It was an honor to be there when it questions. That kind of curiosity and dedication is
happened. None of us will forget it and none of us rare. Dale and his profound curiosity will be dearly
will forget him.
missed.
- James Yarsky -
Individual
SPOTLIGHT
PatrickGonzales
Recently Patrick Gonzales reunited with his family after 15 years. Patrick’s brother requested SMVI
to allow Patrick to attend his father’s memorial service. With the assistance of dedicated SMVI
staff (Cassandra Rivers, Keith Cauley, and Mariatu Kamara) who drove him to Eastern Shore, MD
to attend the funeral, Patrick was able to see his mother, brothers, and countless other family
members that have not seen him since he was in a crib. Amazingly Patrick recognized the majority
of his family and was able to look in their eyes lovingly. The moment was touching and memorable to
say the least. The family has vowed not to allow so much time to pass again without seeing Patrick.
SMVI - Over 20 y ears of advocating and inspiring”
EPIC SMVI!
New Beginnings - New Leadership
Executive Director
Clarissa Mitchell
cmitchell@smvi.org
ext. 132
Deputy Director of Operations
Dorothy Hempfill
dhempfill@smvi.org
ext. 128
Director of Residential
Cassandra Rivers
crivers@smvi.org
ext. 112
EPIC SMVI DIRECTORY
Main Phone Number - (301) 516-7300
8000 Parston Dr., Forestville, MD 20747
Finance Director
Dennis Chekan
dchekan@smvi.org
ext. 111
Assistant Director (Residential) Titalola Adedoyin
tadedoyin@smvi.org
ext. 103
Assistant Director (Residential)
Rowland Ajibade
eajibade@smvi.org
ext. 127
Training Manager
Elin Johnson
ejohnson@smvi.org
ext. 119
Director of Employment Services
Don Hobbs
dhobbs@smvi.org
ext. 118
Executive Assistant to ED
Christie Howard
choward@smvi.org
ext. 107
CPA (Consultant)
Frank DiSalvo
fdisalvo@smvi.org
ext.126
Employment Services Manager
Judy Smith
jsmith@smvi.org
ext. 131
Director of Quality Assurance
Atai Nyambi
anyambi@smvi.org
ext. 108
Residential Coordinator
Keith Cauley
kcauley@smvi.org
ext.103
Director of Facilities
Gwendolyn Marshall
gmarshall@smvi.org
ext. 129
Residential Coordinator
Shameka Gibbs
sgibbs@smvi.org
ext. 127
Employee Relations Manager
Vivian Click
vclick@smvi.org
ext. 114
Nurse, LPN
Samuel Iyapo
siyapo@smvi.org
ext. 102
Weekend
Director of Human Resources
Syreeta Knight
sknight@smvi.org
ext. 105
Assistant Director of
W.O.R.K.S. Day Program
Angelique Holliway
aholliway@smvi.org
301-464-0624
RN, Director of Nursing
Marcia Odeyemi
marcia@smvi.org
ext. 133
W.O.R.K.S Day Program Manager
Sheila Owens-Miser
sowens@smvi.org
(240) 765-5671
Nurse, RN
Edith Arah
earah@smvi.org
ext. 124
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Unavailable
HR Assistant
Artelia Dunbar
adunbar@smvi.org
ext. 109
Quality Assurance Specialist
Cartier Allen
callen@smvi.org
ext. 115
Assistant Director of
Employment Services
Daryle Freeman
sfreeman@smvi.org
(240) 606-9146
AP Specialist
Danielle Faunteroy
dfaunteroy@smvi.org
ext. 134
HR Generalist
Michelle Pendergraph
mpendergraph@smvi.org
ext. 135
Accounting Specialist
Martina Wheeler
mwheeler@smvi.org
TBD
Medical Appointment Coordinator
Mary Ogodo
mogodo@smvi.org
(240) 441-4703
Job Developer
James Yarsky
jyarsky@smvi.org
ext. 130
Photo
Unavailable
Assistant Director (Residential)
Cyril Ukandu
cukandu@smvi.org
ext. 101
2013 QUARTERLY TRAINING SCHEDULE & YEARLY CLOSING INFORMATION
January
New Hire Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, January 7th & 21st from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
OSHA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, January 7th & 21st from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Tag Team (Part 1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, January 8th & 22nd from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Tag Team (Part 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, January 9th & 23rd from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
CPR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, January 10th & 24th from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
First Aide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, January 10th & 24th from 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, January 10th from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
BPS (Part 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuesday, January 15th from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
BPS (Part 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday, January 16th from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
BPS Refresher (Part 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday, January 17th from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
BPS Refresher (Part 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, January 18th from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
CPR/First Aide (Refresher) . . . . . . . . . .Friday, January 25th from 9:00 am - 4:30pm
Medication Administration (Part 1) .Tuesday, January 29th from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Medication Administration (Part 2) . Wednesday, January 30th from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Medication Administration (Part 3) . Thursday, January 31st from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Medication Administration (Part 4) . Friday, Jry 18th from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
February
Medication Administration (Part 4) . Friday, February 1st from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
New Hire Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, February 4th & 18th from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
OSHA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, February 4th & 18th from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Tag Team (Part 1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, February 5th & 19th from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Tag Team (Part 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, February 6th & 20th from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
CPR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, February 7th & 21st from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
First Aide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, February 7th & 21st from 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, February 8th from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
CPR/First Aide (Refresher) . . . . . . . . . .Friday, February 22nd from 9:00 am - 4:30pm
BPS (Part 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuesday, February 12th from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
BPS (Part 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday, February 13th from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
BPS Refresher (Part 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday, February14th from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
BPS Refresher (Part 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, February 15th from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
March
New Hire Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, March 4th & 18th from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
OSHA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, March 4th & 18th from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Tag Team (Part 1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, March 5th & 19th from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Tag Team (Part 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, March 6th & 20th from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
CPR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, March 7th & 21st from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
First Aide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, March 7th & 21st from 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, March 8th from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
CPR/First Aide (Refresher) . . . . . . . . . .Friday, March 22nd from 9:00 am - 4:30pm
BPS (Part 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuesday, March 12th from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
BPS (Part 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday, March13th from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
BPS Refresher (Part 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday, March 14th from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
BPS Refresher (Part 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, March 15th from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
2013 Holiday Schedule
New Year’s Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuesday, January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monday, January 21
Washington’s Birthday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monday, February 18
Memorial Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monday, May 27
Independence Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday, July 4
Labor Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, September 2
Columbus Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monday, October 14
Thanksgiving Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, November 28
Employee Appreciation Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, November 29
Christmas Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, December 25
Classes are tentative and subject to change - Stayed tuned to the alerts for cancellations.
CLOSING INFORMATION
Procedures for communicating closures to people we support and the community have
been revamped. There have been complaints from individuals, staff, and families stating
that they have been uncertain if SMVI is in operation during inclement weather days.
In response to this concern, the senior team has researched viable options to get the
word out whenever there is disruption in services that create an unplanned closure. The
following modes of communication have been established.
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We have enrolled to the “School Closing System” with News Channel 8 (ABC 7)
We have enrolled in “Schools Out” electronic communication system
We post closings on SMVI’s Facebook Page
We send a message to staff using Carematic
We will use “Call-Em-All” automated messaging service, which will call, text, and
leave voice mail messages to alert everyone of closings
A HEALTHIER YOU
SMVI’s Health and Wellness Guide
COLDS
Symptoms:
• Slow onset of runny and/or
stuffy nose
• Cough
• Congestion
• Mild headache or body
aches
• Watery eyes
• Sneezing
• Itchy or sore throat
• Slight fever (101 F or less)
• Fatigue
FLU
Symptoms:
The Nursing Department
(Marcia Odeyemi, RN, Director;
Samuel Iyapo, LPN; Edith Arah, RN;
Mary Ogodo, MAC - Not Pictured)
• Slow onset of fever
over 101 F
• Chills
• Sweating
• Sore throat
• Muscle aches and pains
• Runny nose
• Dry cough
• Headache
• Feeling very tired or
weak
• Diarrhea
• Nausea or vomitting
What to do:
BRONCHITIS
When to call your doctor: Symptoms:
• Take pain/fever reliever
• If your symptoms get worse
• Drink plenty of fluids
or dont improve within
•G
argle with warm salt water
10 days
for sore throat
• If you have any symptoms of
• Get plenty of rest
bronchitis or pneumonia
• Have some chicken soup
• If you have chills, sweating
•S
leep with your head raised
and a cough with colored
on pillow to help a stuffy nose mucus
•U
se saline nasal spray for
stuffy nose and decongestion
• Usa a humidifier
What to do:
• Take pain/fever reliever
• Drink plenty of fluids (eight-8
oz glasses a day)
• Gargle with warm salt water for
sore throat.
• Get plenty of rest
• Have some chicken soup
• Sleep with your head raised on
pillow to help a stuffy nose
• Don’t smoke or be around
smokers
• Watch for symptoms of
bronchtis or pneumonia
When to call your doctor:
• If you have any symptoms of
bronchitis or pneumonia
• Fever lasts more than a few
days *
• If your symptoms get worse
each day
• If you cannot keep liquids
down
• If you wheeze of have trouble
breathing
• Slight fever (101 F or less)
chills
• Chest congestion
• Trouble breathing
• Sore throat
• Dry, hacking cough
• Cough with yellow, gray or
green mucus
• Soreness and a tighter burning feeling in chest
• Wheezing
PNEUMONIA
Symptoms:
What to do:
• Drink plenty of clear fluids
• Don’t smoke or be around
smokers
• If long coughing spells keep
you awake at night, ask your
doctor if it’s OK to use cough
syrup
• Watch for symptoms of
pneumonia
• Get plenty of rest
• Usa a humidifier
• Fever (102 F or higher)
• Shaking chills
• Coughing that brings up bloody,
dark yellow, green or rust colored
mucus
• Pain in chest when you take deep
breaths or cough
• Nausea; vomiting
• Shortness of breath; fast breathing
• Rattling sound when you breathe
• Wheezing
When to call your doctor:
• If you have any symptoms of
pneumonia
• Unexplained shortness of
breath fever 102 F or higher or
lasts more than a few days
• Cough that lasts more than 4
to 6 weeks
• Cough keeps you from sleeping
if you have a chronic heart or
lung condition
What to do:
• If you have any symptoms of pneumonia,
call your doctor. Tests will help tell if
you have pneumonia and, if so, what kind
* For pain or fever, take acetaminophen (such as
Tylenol or store brand) or Ibuprofen (such as
Motrin, Advil or store brand)
EPIC Southern Maryland Vocational Industries, Inc.
8000 Parston Dr.
Forestville, MD 20747
Advocate • Inspire • Succeed
Special Thanks
u BB&T Bank
u Kalas Funeral Home
u EPIC SMVI Board Members
u The Blue Dolphin Seafood Bar and Grill
u M&T Bank
u Furniture Discounters
u Americle Healthcare, Inc.
u EPIC SMVI Individuals & Staff
u Dr. Jeron Ryan
u Kay Cee Drugs
u Carematic
u EPIC SMVI Parents, Friends, & Supporters
u Lawrence Rodkins u Dr. George Hajjar, Jr.
u Murphy & Murphy
“ Ov e r 2 0 Year s, P rovid ing Excellent Ser vi ce to the Indi vi dua l s w e S uppor t ”
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