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David Hayes and Mountain Valley Developmental Services

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  David Hayes at MVDS Greenhouse photo by Annie Uyehara David Hayes and  Mountain Valley Developmental Services By Annie Uyehara David Hayes parks his brand new bike on the side of the greenhouse. He loves to ride everywhere he can. But working in the greenhouse where his bike is parked garners just as much enjoyment. Hayes is an integral team member at the Mountain Valley Developmental Services greenhouse where he is working hard to prepare for the annual Spring sale. "I know everybody, so I get the flyers out for the sale," says Hayes, who has cerebral palsy and unspecified intellectual disadvantages. Hayes has been with the Mountain Valley Developmental Services (MVDS) greenhouse for over ten years. Matt Urmson, Greenhouse Operations Manager, facilitates and works alongside people with an array of physical and mental challenges. "We don't diagnose or focus on disabilities. In the greenhouse we focus on job skills and vocational goals. For instance, David started o