G. Dean Crocker, Executive Director, is responsible for C.A.R.E.S., Inc. and the Client Assistance Program, research and evaluation services, public policy analysis and troubleshooting for the agency. He has a Master’s Degree in Social Work. He has been at C.A.R.E.S., Inc. since 1988.
Stephen J. Beam, Program Director, oversees the everyday operations of all programs. He is responsible for managing all programmatic and some administrative aspects of the programs. These include case supervision, individual case representation, identification of systemic issues, coordinating training and outreach efforts and assisting the Consumer Advisory Board. Other duties include preparing federal and state program reports and making policy recommendations to the Divisions of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Blind & Visually Impaired. Steve has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. He has been with C.A.R.E.S. Inc. since 1992.
Kathy Despres, Advocate, works directly with consumers who are clients of Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living Services. She is involved in systemic and individual advocacy for negotiation and mediation regarding services under Title I and VII of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended in 2001. Kathy provides consumers with general information regarding the rights and services under the Rehabilitation Act. Kathy has a Master of Education in Rehabilitation Counseling and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. She has been with C.A.R.E.S., Inc. since 2008.
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