Wednesday,
February 02
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A CEO Hike on the Foothills By Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director Sitting at the top of an organization chart is lonely. We work our entire careers to get there, then realize there are few people we can truly talk with and relate to. When you add in the events...
Wednesday,
October 21
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By Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director I remember the moment when CDS first realized we needed a plan for the looming pandemic. It was Monday, March 2, 2020 during our monthly partner meeting with all the organization leaders at CDS. We had just evaluated some of our programs and were...
Friday,
October 02
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Registration Is Open for the Ned Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament Greenville, S.C. (October 2, 2020): AC Controls is hosting the 4th Annual Ned Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament benefitting the Center for Developmental Services (CDS). New this year, participants in the golf tournament may play on any course between Thursday, October...
Monday,
September 21
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By Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director I am proud to share that we have created and adopted an important statement on diversity, equity and inclusion. But more importantly, this statement will be adopted into our culture. You can find this statement on our website under the “About” menu heading.
Monday,
August 24
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CDS Announces their 2020 Eggs Benefit Greenville, S.C. (August 25, 2020): The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) is hosting the 9th annual Eggs Benefit presented by John I. Smith Charities on Thursday, October 1, 2020. This year the event will be virtual and guests can join online at www.eggsbenefit.com at...
Wednesday,
April 01
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CDS and COVID-19 The Partners and Staff at CDS would like to let our community know that we are heavily focused on the well-being of our clients/patients, our staff, and their families. Our building will continue to be operational with enhanced safety initiatives in place to reduce any potential...
Monday,
August 28
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By Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director Imagine you’re a new parent who has just found out that your precious baby will need extra support in life, whether it’s specialized medical devices, an organ transplant, or fragile care. Or imagine your child is struggling academically in school and has difficulty communicating...
Thursday,
July 13
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By Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director One of my favorite movies of all time is Apollo 13. In this real life portrayal, the spacecraft was to be the third US mission to land on the moon. However, an oxygen tank cracked mid-flight and gave little hope of returning the crew...
Tuesday,
June 13
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By Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director Leadership doesn’t happen with a title. It happens through the passion of an individual. No matter who you are, where you come from, where you work, or what position you hold, you can help lead our Upstate. Throughout my work in the non-profit sector,...
Thursday,
May 11
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By Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director Winston Churchill is often cited as giving the shortest, but most powerful commencement address ever. The way I heard the story, it was 1941 when he visited his alma mater, Harrow School, in London. Churchill stepped up to the podium and simply said “Never...
Tuesday,
April 11
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By Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director One of the greatest gifts in life is a good education. A strong foundation of language, math, science, and history is the basis for getting a job, becoming financially independent, and contributing to the community. A good education opens up a world of opportunities...
Tuesday,
January 10
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By Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director I recently had the opportunity to walk along the boardwalk of the new Cancer Survivors Park in downtown Greenville. Nestled between Falls Park and Cleveland Park, this unique space will be a treasure for our entire community. After soaking up the raw beauty of...
Tuesday,
December 27
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By Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director Seventeen. No, that’s not my age (I have three children – one in college). Nor is it the number of pounds I want to lose next year (but would settle for half that). Seventeen is actually the number of active goals I have right...
Tuesday,
November 08
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By Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director Oprah Winfrey stated beautifully that, “the more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” This is so true, and we have more milestones to celebrate than we realize. Early in life, toddlers have key developments like grasping...
Monday,
October 10
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By Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director Mayor Knox White frequently shares with other cities across the U.S. about what transformed Greenville into the thriving city we enjoy today. “Find your waterfall,” is his phrase. Of course, not all cities have a river that runs through them, or a waterfall that...
Friday,
September 09
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By Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director In a free market society, competition is healthy. We need competing entities to keep supply and demand in check, protect consumers from price gouging, and offer alternatives in customer service experiences. This is capitalism at its best; it helps our economy to thrive. But...
Tuesday,
August 09
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By Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director With school back in session, the once-filled shopping aisles of endless supplies now lay bare or picked over. Some families were able to take advantage of the tax-free weekend. Others shopped early to ensure they had the best selections available. Several organizations, including...
Tuesday,
July 05
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by Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director No matter your social status, zip code, or educational level, a basic understanding of money is required for financial stability. You could earn a nice salary and still not have enough left over at the end of the month to buy basic food necessities. ...
Friday,
June 10
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by Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director It’s summer time! While children lavish these long summer days and enjoy a more relaxing schedule, I have to admit that I also look forward to the smooth morning commutes of June and July. There are no buses or school zones to slow me...
Saturday,
May 14
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by Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director One of the greatest gifts in life is a good education. A strong foundation of language, math, science, and history is the basis for getting a job, becoming financially independent, and contributing to the community. This gift opens up a world of opportunities and...
Thursday,
April 07
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by Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director Volunteering is a wonderful way to connect with your community. It allows you to live your passion while making a difference in the causes that matter to you most. Here at CDS, we have numerous ways that students and adults can volunteer their time...
Thursday,
March 10
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by Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director Photo credit: Better Tie Productions CDS is a place where over 6,000 children with disabilities or developmental delays come for therapy, diagnosis, and family support. Each family has an incredible story. Some of the children have overcome great odds already in their young...
Monday,
February 15
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by Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director Our lobby is the hub of over 30,000 family visits each year (that’s almost 120 visits per day!). Some of our families may only visit a few times a year for an evaluation, diagnosis, or follow up. But most of the time, families...
Friday,
January 29
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by Kim Perez, CDS Coordinator of Outreach and Bilingual Services My journey with CDS started in April of 2015, when I applied for the job of my dreams without realizing it. Walking into CDS for the first time, I instantly felt the happiness. There were children playing, laughing, and enjoying...
Friday,
January 01
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by Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director Imagine you’re a proud parent awaiting the birth of your child. The nursery room is ready, the clothes are neatly folded into piles by size, and children’s books are stacked beside the rocking chair. When the big day arrives, you head to the hospital with...
