YES!

Yolo Employment Services assists individuals with disabilities to become independent socially, vocationally and economically through rehabilitation, development and work services.

Board of Directors:

President: Tom Loewen

Vice President: Steve Price

Secretary: Roz Stone

Treasurer: Richard Harrison

Members: Jorge Ayala, Steve Harris, Frank Joule, Tom Loewen, Dan Richards, and Andrew Thompson.

Executive Director: Alice Tapley

Welcome to Yolo Employment Services Web Site.  I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to look at the many services we provide and have been providing for the past 40 years.  Over the past 40 years we have witnessed the transformation of a system in which people with disabilities were relegated to the back rooms of institutions and is now enjoying full inclusion in their communities of choice.  As we continue to evolve into a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, individuals with disabilities will continue to reach their maximum potential through programs such as Yolo Employment Services.

Being the Executive Director for the past twenty years I can truly say that Yolo Employment Services have lived up to its reputation of being one of the best programs in the State of California.

History

In 1968 a group of concerned parents and citizens of Yolo County recognized the need for a work environment for the developmentally disabled. While the need for meaningful work is as necessary as ever, the emphasis now is less on sheltered work and more on integrated supported employment in the community.

Philosophy and Mission

YES! believes that all persons derserve the opportunity to develop their potential and become contributing members of their community. Therefore, YES! provides services which will enable it's participants to gain the necessary social, vocational, and independent living skills necessary to function in society.

Goals

YES! ultimate goal is to help individuals develop their skills and abilities as fully as possible. YES! assists individuals to identify and articulate their desires and goals and to participate in developing realistic plans to achieve them. YES! client/workers are also encouraged to utilize community resources and to participate in community activities to the fullest extent possible.