Ingrid Rushing – Women’s History Month

Ingrid Rushing – Women’s History Month

We take great pleasure in sharing our final Honoree for Women’s History Month 2022.  In the late 1980’s we had the opportunity to begin working to shift people’s services from segregated, site-based behavior management services into community-based services with a...
Rubicelia (Ruby) Gonzalez – Women’s History Month 2022

Rubicelia (Ruby) Gonzalez – Women’s History Month 2022

Rubicelia (Ruby) Gonzalez has been one of the most humble, tireless persons we have met over the course of our mutual careers; a person who has dedicated her life to her family and the people she supports. Rubicelia Gonzalez was born in Mexico and came to California...
Barb Trader – Women’s History Month 2022

Barb Trader – Women’s History Month 2022

Avenues SLS is proud to honor Barb Trader as part of our celebration of Women’s History Month.  We salute Barb for her leadership and value her friendship and collaboration over the years.  Barb continues her advocacy and leadership even in retirement, and she shares...
Jill Martin – Women’s History Month 2022

Jill Martin – Women’s History Month 2022

We are pleased and proud to honor one of Avenues SLS’ own for Women’s History month in 2022. Jill Martin has supported people through Avenues SLS since 1994 and has worked as one of our support Coordinators during this time. Jill has dedicated her energy and...
Judith (Judy) Heumann – Women’s History Month 2022

Judith (Judy) Heumann – Women’s History Month 2022

Judith (Judy) Heumann Judith (Judy) Heumann is a lifelong advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. She contracted polio in 1949 in Brooklyn, New York and began to use a wheelchair for her mobility. She was denied the right to attend school because she was...