11/28/2025
In the most recent RI Dept. of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals newsletter, they featured National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) , a time to recognize the contributions of workers with disabilities and the employers who support them.
On October 28, Jay MacKay from BHDDH and Melanie Spardella from ORS visited Gingersnaps Bakery in Lincoln, RI. ORS presented owner Kayla with a plaque for employment excellence. BHDDH also honored employee Muhamet Samate, who has worked at the bakery since 2023 as a dishwasher and assistant. Muhamet, who receives supports from BHDDH provider proAbility , was awarded a Certificate of Employee Excellence.
We are so thankful for employers like Kayla at Gingersnaps, who truly lead the way in inclusive employment!