Disabilities | Ability Counts

Spotlight On: Maricela Torres

Nov 7, 2017 | Interview, Staff

ACI: How long have you been with Ability Counts?
Maricela Torres: I have been working for Ability Counts now for about 10 months.

ACI: What got you interested in this field of work?
Maricela Torres: I got an interest in ACI, because I really enjoy working with people and helping them in whichever matter needed. For years I would come across clients with different challenges and disabilities and I can always say that they were very caring, determined, hard working, individuals.

ACI: What’s it like working with people that have disabilities?
Maricela Torres: I enjoy coming to work everyday just knowing how happy they
all are to see me and I am to see them as well. I enjoy helping them in any work related situation they come across. I try to give them positive feedback daily on how hard working they are and what a wonderful job they do.

ACI: What are your hobbies and things to do outside of work?
Maricela Torres: I enjoy spending time with family and friends during functions were I get to see the family together and just enjoy the blessings God has given us. I also like listening to music and I love to go dancing.

Spotlight On: Judith Hernandez

Sep 4, 2017 | Interview, Staff

ACI: How long have you been with Ability Counts?
Judith Hernandez: I have been working with Ability Counts for four months.

ACI: What got you interested in this field of work?
Judith Hernandez: I have been around people with disabilities my whole life. My oldest sister is disabled herself, she has a huge heart and she has been a huge reason on why I’m working with people with disabilities.

ACI: What’s it like working with people that have disabilities?
Judith Hernandez: I love working with people with disabilities. They are the sweetest, hard working, humblest people that exist. It’s amazing to feel that you are somebody that makes these people’s days better by any little gesture you have with them. They are a huge reason I love to come to work.

ACI: What are your hobbies and things to do outside of work?
Judith Hernandez: I really enjoy spending time with my family. I enjoy going to the movies, going dancing, and of course to pamper myself here and
there.

Spotlight On: Alma Reyna

Jun 3, 2017 | Interview, Staff

ACI: How long have you been with Ability Counts?
Alma Reyna: I started working for Ability Counts on November 2009 but got hired through the company on August 2010 so I would say going on 8 years.

ACI: What got you interested in this field of work?
Alma Reyna: Well my Mothers brother had Epilepsy and I remember as a child I was terrified of him. So when a high school friend mentioned to me about the job I thought it would be nice to work with them since I never had that bond with my uncle, having passed years ago.

ACI: What’s it like working with people that have disabilities?
Alma Reyna: Working with people with disabilities is definitely rewarding and fun. It can get challenging at times but I LOVE IT! Just seeing how kind-hearted and smart they are makes me love my job even more. I’ve learned a lot from them as well.

ACI: What are your hobbies and things to do outside of work?
Alma Reyna: My hobbies are dancing, listening to music, watching movies, cooking, going on family outings, riding our boat and riding our dune buggy. Most importantly spending time with my daughter and family!