Disability Network welcomes Lockhart to staff

Mary Lockhart has recently taken a position with the Disability Network of Mid-Michigan in the organization's Nursing Facility Transition program.

Lockhart, who recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from Saginaw Valley State University, will help individuals with the transition from their usual surroundings and lifestyle into a nursing home environment, all with a focus on independent living.

"The goal of the NFT program is to provide an opportunity for an individual to consider community-based living as a viable alternative to nursing facility residency," says David Emmel, executive director of the Disability Network of Mid-Michigan. "Mary’s dedication to, and passion for, the independent living philosophy will prove an invaluable asset to the program and to our consumers."

Lockhart worked in the retail field until 2009 before enrolling in Saginaw Valley State University’s social work program.

Writer: Sam Eggleston
Source: Disability Network of Mid-Michgian