Governor Tours the Maher Center

The hosted a tour by Governor Lincoln Chafee Tuesday.

The visit was a chance for him and his staff to see for themselves the services that employees of the agency provide both for, and with, individuals with developmental disabilities during these very difficult economic times.

Governor Chafee had the opportunity to view first-hand how the Maher Center’s many business ventures allow program participants to earn a paycheck, become taxpayers and feel an enormous sense of personal worth. 

“Everywhere that Governor Chafee explored, he expressed an appreciation for what the Maher Center is doing, expressed his support for our efforts to continue what we do, and commended us on the good work we do,” said Executive Director, Angelo Tartaglione.

Throughout the tour, Chafee took a moment to greet and chat individually with some of the participants, some of whom recognized him immediately.  At the end of the tour, the Governor and his staff learned f what the Maher Center does for the over 300 people they work with on a daily basis and the services that are available to the residents of Aquidneck Island.