T E X A R K A N A M A G A Z I N E
“ There is no greater disability in society, than the inability to see a person asmore. ”
—Robert Hensel
Ryan Cameron has been with Haven Home and Texarkana Resources since 2003. Cameron is an outstanding example of someone who has mastered the skills taught and is truly living his most independent life. Cameron lives independently and has the least support staff. Cameron gets to enjoy the things he likes to do, mostly because of his great money management skills. This year Cameron went to Dallas to check out Comic Con! Cameron shared, “Everyday Haven Home and Texarkana Resources help me! The staff and other trainees are helpful. I came from my home in 2003 to the main home and then transitioned into my own apartment at Haven Home in 2006. I’ve gained more skills for independent living. Thanks to the support staff, I think living and working with Texarkana Resources has helped me in many, many ways. I manage my money and household independently, and that has helped me to become an adult that can take care of my own needs with minimal support.
transition to the training apartment where they do not have staff support at night. They then move up to a duplex apartment. The goal is to assist them with budgeting and finances, paying bills on time, grocery shopping and involving themselves in the community in a capacity they will enjoy, such as participation with a cycling club or a bowling league, or other such options. While so many lives have been touched and proven to be so much MORE through the efforts of Texarkana Resources Center, Jennifer’s dreams for the organization do not end there! They have just expanded their Resources Unlimited Training Center by renovating a new building with a state-of-
the-art ADA training kitchen and computer lab area. This expansion has allowed them to double the numbers of those they can serve in the community by having a new and much larger training space. Their next goal is to offer more housing options, as disability housing in this area is a needed resource. They would also like to expand their training and employment programs. Jennifer enthusiastically explained, “Keep your eyes out! We are up to great things!”
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