<p>What makes an organization truly person-centered? How does a team stay committed to serving others for decades? In this powerful finale episode of our Disability Awareness Month mini-season, we sit down with <strong>Angela Penner</strong>, Director of Services at TECH - bringing unmatched heart and perspective to the individuals and families TECH supports every day!</p><br><p>Tune in to hear: Angela’s real-life journey through multiple roles at TECH</p><ul><li>What most people don’t understand about those with disabilities</li><li>How advocacy and connection change lives</li><li>A behind-the-scenes look at Kansas’s 10+ year I/DD service waitlist</li><li>Why community partnerships are the future of inclusive support</li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>“We all need help sometimes. People with disabilities are no different — they just sometimes need help communicating their needs. That’s where TECH comes in.”</em></p><br><p>PLUS: Learn how you can support TECH’s mission through the <a href="https://www.techincartgallery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>TECH Art Gallery</strong></a>, where creativity meets purpose.</p><br><p>Hit play, get inspired, and help us close out this mini-season with heart.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Quest for New Inspiration Podcast

KT Gates

A Heart for Service: Angela Penner Reflects on 20 Years at TECH

MAR 25, 202510 MIN
Quest for New Inspiration Podcast

A Heart for Service: Angela Penner Reflects on 20 Years at TECH

MAR 25, 202510 MIN

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<p>What makes an organization truly person-centered? How does a team stay committed to serving others for decades? In this powerful finale episode of our Disability Awareness Month mini-season, we sit down with <strong>Angela Penner</strong>, Director of Services at TECH - bringing unmatched heart and perspective to the individuals and families TECH supports every day!</p><br><p>Tune in to hear: Angela’s real-life journey through multiple roles at TECH</p><ul><li>What most people don’t understand about those with disabilities</li><li>How advocacy and connection change lives</li><li>A behind-the-scenes look at Kansas’s 10+ year I/DD service waitlist</li><li>Why community partnerships are the future of inclusive support</li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>“We all need help sometimes. People with disabilities are no different — they just sometimes need help communicating their needs. That’s where TECH comes in.”</em></p><br><p>PLUS: Learn how you can support TECH’s mission through the <a href="https://www.techincartgallery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>TECH Art Gallery</strong></a>, where creativity meets purpose.</p><br><p>Hit play, get inspired, and help us close out this mini-season with heart.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>