RHD CONNECTIONS

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April Issue

Spring 2024

Explore Careers in IDD Support

with RHD on April 11th! 

Our next in-person hiring event is just around the corner! Join us at the 2024 Lehigh Valley Health & Human Services Job Fair on April 11th, from 2:00 to 6:00 pm, at Penn State Lehigh Valley (2809 Saucon Valley Road, Center Valley, PA). Discover exciting career opportunities with RHD and program openings in the Northeast Pennsylvania region. Connect with us and explore positions within Mainstay United, BLOOM, and Evergreen – three of our renowned programs dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. RHD is an organization committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others, and we’re excited to hire new members to join our team. See you there! 

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RHD Lifesharing Participants Garner Accolades at 18th Annual Celebration Awards 

Join RHD in celebrating Paul Ahner-Hein, Holly Wilkinson, and Jeanette Loch, participants at RHD Lifesharing and esteemed award winners. But these are not just any awards. Every year, the Celebration Awards recognize the amazing achievements of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Lehigh and Northampton counties in Pennsylvania. On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, the community gathered at the Lehigh Valley Hotel and Conference Center for the 18th year of the awards. Unlike previous years where one Lifesharing participant garnered recognition, this year marked a milestone as three program participants received acknowledgment for their remarkable personal and professional advancements. 

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Center for Creative Works

Shines at Outsider Art Fair 

Congratulations to RHD’s Center for Creative Works (CCW) for their resounding success at the Outsider Art Fair, held at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City, from February 29 to March 3! Marking its sixth year exhibiting at the Fair, CCW showcased their extraordinarily talented artists specializing in “Self-Taught Art” or “Art Brut” – genres that highlight unconventional art by self-taught, and often, neurodivergent artists. During the event, 31 CCW artists captivated attendees with their exceptional works, resulting in a remarkable $26,000 in total sales! Furthermore, exhibits featuring CCW artists garnered widespread recognition from esteemed publications. Notable mentions include Allen Yu in the Wall Street Journal, Cindy Gosselin in the New York Times, and Doug Tan in Brutjournal. The triumphant showcase at the Outsider Art Fair not only affirmed CCW's commitment to celebrating neurodiverse artists, but also underscored the profound impact of unconventional art in the world. 

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