John Berger is a Program Director at D.D.S.O./Short Center North, an art center dedicated to adults with disabilities, a position held since October 2010. Previously, John served as the Assistant Director at the same center from October 2003 to October 2009. Alongside this role, John has been self-employed as an artist since November 2000, specializing in painting, drawing, printmaking, and ceramics. John earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a minor in Communications, Art, and Zoology from California State University-Sacramento between 1986 and 1989.
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DDSO - Developmental Disabilities Service Org
Providing services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Stockton and Sacramento areas since 1975. MISSION: DDSO exists to enrich the quality of life for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities by fostering individual growth, creativity, and community involvement through innovative strategies and artistic expression. VISION: DDSO envisions a world where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live healthier and enriched lives, and are nurtured by caring and supportive communities that minimize and eliminate barriers. VALUES: - Everyone deserves compassion, encouragement and respect. - Championing the potential and creativity alive within the hearts and minds of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. - Treating people with dignity and respect promotes individual growth. - Providing a healthy and safe environment enriches lives and promotes well being, creativity and life long learning. - Everyone deserves a social outlet and to feel a part of their community. - Everyone has the responsibility to contribute to society. - Inclusion and diversity enriches the quality of life of all individuals and brings growth to the community at large. - Everyone has the right to artistic expression.