Shining Stars of CDPAS

CP of the North Country celebrated a new award, called the "Shining Stars of CDPAS" Award at the 6th Annual Employee Recognition Banquet. The purpose of the award is to honor a CDPAS employee who goes above and beyond for their employer. One employee from each county was honored.

The CDPAS Program is a self empowering program for individuals with disabilities to hire, train and manage their own Personal Assistants. Currently the CDPAS Program is available in St. Lawrence, Franklin and Jefferson Counties.

From top to bottom: Donna Elliott, CDPAS Program Director presents Arlene Bump, CDPAS Employee with her Award. Gail Kelly, CDPAS Program Coordinator for Franklin County presents Maureen Soulia with her award. Doreen Salerno, Jefferson County CDPAS Coordinator presents the award to Stella Ward.