Gail became part of the Babcock Center family in August1990 and is currently a House Manager at the Garmony and Old Saybrook homes. Gail works tirelessly on behalf of people with lifelong disabilities. Her motto is teamwork and she practices what she preaches. She is always willing to do whatever needs to be done to ensure that her homes run smoothly and is frequently presented as a role model to her peers. She leads by example and as a result her staff are competent and committed to providing the best possible supports to the people who reside in these homes.

The Babcock Center’s mission is to empower and support each individual to fulfill his or her potential. Gail embraces this mission with passion and conviction. She treats everyone she encounters with dignity and respect and actively engages the people she supports within the community. She ensures that they are known at local banks, restaurants, barbershops and stores. As a result, members of the community see them simply as customers, NOT Babcock Center residents. She always encourages the people she supports to make choices and to be as independent as possible and is always there to support and encourage them in their efforts, no matter what.

Gail is also loved and respected by the family members of the people she supports. They trust her implicitly and know that their loved ones are receiving the best possible supports available under her leadership. One family member remarked that they have seen her take a questionable staff member under her wing and transform them into a top-notch direct support provider. This statement alone speaks volumes of Gail’ s commitment to the people she supports.

In August 2010, as a result of her hard work and exceptional efforts on behalf of the people she supports, Gail was awarded the Mary L. Duffie Service to Others Award. This award is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an individual at the Babcock Center and places her within an elite group of people who have demonstrated extraordinary service and commitment to enhancing the lives of people with lifelong disabilities within the community. She is truly a gift to the people she supports, their families and the Babcock Center.

Mr. Dee Carol Green is the 2009-2011 Vice President of the Self-Advocacy Club for Williamsburg County DSN Board "Independent Voices" since its beginning in 2005. This advocacy group involves developmentally disabled persons within the community as well as those being served by the Williamsburg County DSN Board. This team serves as an Advisory group to the Board of Directors of the Williamsburg County DSN Board. Their agenda includes working with the local government and law enforcement to address social issues, volunteering to help others such as those in nursing homes, mentoring to other disabled person and spreading the word of self-advocacy to the community. He even talked with our Senator and Representative about cutting the budget! All of this because of one person who is willing to take the step toward independence. He is also a voting member of Protection and Advocacy where they meet quarterly in the Columbia Office.

Mr. Green has been employed by Williamsburg County Library as their Janitor since 2004 where he receives bonus and raises for his dedication and work skills. He is a very loyal, dependable young man who is a joy to have around.

Mr. Green takes classes at the Community Adult Education Center where is working to toward his GED. He has attended different Advocacy Conferences and Workshops to be informed of changes and continues to learn new ways to assist people with disabilities that have not learned nor have the ability to advocate for themselves. He has participated in community functions and is a true advocate in and out of the Williamsburg County area when he sees the need to give assistance he rises to the occasion to advocate.

Mr. Green has traveled to the State House in Columbia on many occasions to express his opinion, wants and desires for people with disabilities by engaging Senator Yancey McGill in a conversation to explain the needs of the disabled in locating jobs. Also, during his summer vacation he travels to Atlanta Georgia and continues to advocate for people with disabilities that he is connected with through his sister’s connection. This is what true advocacy is about no matter where or when the occasion arises a true advocate will be there.

Mr. Green is a native of Andrews, South Carolina and lives with his parents. He is a member of the Williamsburg County Disabilities and Special Needs Board’s basketball team called “The Williamsburg County Warriors’ where he has won many trophies and awards. He supports the Williamsburg County Board in fundraising and community events. Mr. Green loves to travel, dance, shop, listen to music and watch videos in his leisure time. He is a dedicate member of the Canaan A.M.E. Church in Andrews, SC. Mr. Green has made a big difference in the services and supports for those with developmental disabilities because the community has become more aware and better informed of these disabilities.