HCA Honors Cheryl Gordon as Employee of Year
Gordon, Director of Residential Services at HCA, received the award at the Cerebral Palsy State Conference.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Special Needs
Cheryl Gordon, Director of Residential Services and Community Opportunities at HCA, received the organization's employee of the year award at the Cerebral Palsy State Conference. HCA is a non-profit supporting individuals with disabilities.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights leadership in services for people with disabilities, a field where staff experience and crisis management directly affect residents and families. Gordon's coworkers nominated her, and the award reflects peer assessment of her work.
Gordon was chosen by a panel of judges from nominees across 30 agencies nationwide. The stub does not state how many people were nominated in total or how the judges scored candidates.
The players
Cheryl Gordon
Director of Residential Services and Community Opportunities at HCA, recognized for crisis handling and establishing HCA's first group home.
HCA
A non-profit organization offering residential services, integrated classrooms, employment support, and counseling for individuals with disabilities.
The details
Gordon was nominated by coworkers citing her long tenure at HCA and her establishment of the organization's first group home. She was recognized for crisis handling, complex problem solving, and a tireless work ethic. HCA staff attended the conference to learn about emerging practices in the cerebral palsy field.
Timeline
Article published November 4, 2026, about the award.
Market Landscape
The award was presented at the Cerebral Palsy State Conference, where HCA staff attended to learn emerging practices in the cerebral palsy field. This places HCA's recognition within the state's professional network serving people with cerebral palsy and related disabilities.
Families of New Yorkers with cerebral palsy and other disabilities may find HCA's residential, classroom, employment, and counseling services relevant to their needs. The award signals recognition of staff who oversee these programs.
The takeaway
Experienced staff who handle crises well and build new services are central to quality care for people with disabilities. Families seeking support should ask providers about staff tenure and program development.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WIVT/WBGH NewsChannel 34.
