DARS Disability Determination Staff Brings Home Awards

DARS Disability Determination staff received several awards from the Social Security Administration. From left: Mark Franke, Ruben Guerrero, Bill Simmons, Social Security Commissioner Jo Anne Barnhart, Bruce Rollman, Mary Wolfe, Gene Gorham, Liza Johnston, Social Security Associate Commissioner for Disability Determinations Ruby Burrell and Social Security Regional Commissioner Ramona Schuenemeyer.

DARS Disability Determination staff received several awards from the Social Security Administration. From left: Mark Franke, Ruben Guerrero, Bill Simmons, Social Security Commissioner Jo Anne Barnhart, Bruce Rollman, Mary Wolfe, Gene Gorham, Liza Johnston, Social Security Associate Commissioner for Disability Determinations Ruby Burrell and Social Security Regional Commissioner Ramona Schuenemeyer.

DARS Disability Determination Services received several awards from the Social Security Administration at the annual Disability Determination Services Management Forum in Kansas City, Mo., during the first week in April.

The awards were:

  • Commissioner Citation "for exemplary performance in accuracy, timeliness and productivity in providing exceptional service to the disabled citizens of Texas."
  • Administration Deputy Commissioner Quality Service Award "for exemplary public service and compassion provided to the disabled citizens involved in the disaster caused by hurricanes Katrina and Rita." Disability Determination Services staff has processed approximately 3,000 Social Security Administration disability claims filed by hurricane evacuees.
  • Associate Commissioner Citation "for outstanding leadership in guiding the Texas Disability Determination Services into the electronic folder environment." That award was given to Senior Systems Analyst Liza Johnston.)
  • An engraved silver bowl in recognition of DARS Disability Determination Services' becoming certified to process electronic disability files.