Greg Cable, Graham County Manager and Larry Hembree, Graham County Director of Emergency Services, share their experiences working with WCU’s University Participant program and with David Maennle, one of the University Participant graduates.

1. Employing Persons with
Intellectual Disabilities
Graham County – David Maennle

2. David Maennle – Student at WCU for
University Participation Program

3. David Job Sampled while at WCU
David interned
in a variety of
jobs, including
cleaning and
mechanic’s
helper on
campus. His
goal: work with
an ambulance!

4. He started with Graham County by
volunteering …
He began
volunteering
on school
breaks and
shadowing the
maintenance
crew and
helped at EMS.

5. Volunteering Became an Internship
The county offered a
paid internship during
his last semester at
WCU. This became a
part time paid position
following his graduation.

6. David is a Diligent Worker

7. David is part of a team of professionals
The
work
David
does at
EMS
enables
the
team to
focus on
patient
care.

8. The experience provides benefits to
all.
David has made lasting
friendships in his work
community and has a
meaningful life. He is
doing good work to serve
others and is able make
progress toward his
goals.

9. EMS Team Supports David’s Vision for
His Life