June 8, 2020
Standing Up Together
Standing Up Together I’m a little late to the support for the George Floyd/Black Lives Matter cause. Why? Because I want to be an authentic and appropriate voice for making meaningful systemic changes that are desperately needed in our society. For me, that takes thoughtful consideration. I – we –… Read More
May 1, 2020
Why Community Matters: Episode #6: Share Your Talents
Why Community Matters: Share Your Talents This is the fifth and final segment of the radio series called, Why Community Matters. In partnership with KYMN Radio, several community members tell their stories on how they’ve contributed to and been affected by Laura Baker. Community members can get involved… Read More
April 30, 2020
Why Community Matters: Episode #5: Stronger Together
Why Community Matters: Stronger Together This is the fourth segment of the radio series called, Why Community Matters. In partnership with KYMN Radio, several community members tell their stories on how they’ve contributed to and been affected by Laura Baker. Partnerships between community organizations address gaps and improve… Read More
April 29, 2020
Why Community Matters: Episode #4: Home Sweet Home
Why Community Matters: Home Sweet Home This is the third segment of the radio series called, Why Community Matters. In partnership with KYMN Radio, several community members tell their stories on how they’ve contributed to and been affected by Laura Baker. Laura Baker believes people with intellectual and developmental… Read More
April 29, 2020
Why Community Matters: Episode #3: A Revolving Door
Why Community Matters: A Revolving Door This is the second segment of the radio series called, Why Community Matters. In partnership with KYMN Radio, several community members tell their stories on how they’ve contributed to and been affected by Laura Baker. There are many challenges related to staffing… Read More
April 27, 2020
Why Community Matters: Episode #2: Why Community Matters: All Walks of Life
This is the first segment of the radio series called, Why Community Matters. In partnership with KYMN Radio, several community members tell their stories on how they’ve contributed to and been affected by Laura Baker. This episode covers how care providers are essential to support Laura Baker… Read More
April 24, 2020
Why Community Matters: Episode #1: Introducing the Series, Why Community Matters
Why Community Matters: Episode #1 Introducing the Series, Why Community Matters We’re excited to announce a radio series called, Why Community Matters. In partnership with KYMN Radio, several community members tell their stories on how they’ve contributed to and been affected by Laura Baker. In this introductory… Read More
February 12, 2020
New Perspectives
The start of the new year provides an opportunity to refresh perspective on intractable challenges and to consider possibilities. Read More
February 3, 2020
Possibility
Possibility A friend of mine recently said, “… one of the strengths that Sandi brings to her role as Executive Director is a critical ability to see the possibilities. Honestly, I think it is her shield that she wears in this very challenging and, at times, very dynamic sector of… Read More
January 2, 2020
LBSA Nominates Two Staff For National Award
LBSA Nominates Two Staff For National Award Laura Baker Services Association (LBSA) would like to congratulate two of our outstanding direct support staff, Molly Halls (Community Services) and Michelle Anderson (Oak Street Services). They have been nominated by LBSA for the Direct Support Professional of the Year Award, given annually… Read More