Becky McClure is a 2000 graduate of Waynesburg Central High School. She has worked for Voices for Independence in Washington, PA as the Director of Payroll and Benefits for the last 14 years. Voices for Independence is a center for independent living, with offices in both Erie and Washington, serving the disability community across 27 counties throughout Western Pennsylvania.
Currently celebrating their 30-year anniversary, Voices for Independence empowers people with disabilities and promotes independent living. Both office locations host weekly activities for individuals with disabilities, including cooking classes, bingo/games, movie days, craft classes, and adaptive fitness classes.
The majority of employees at Voices for Independence also have a disability. Becky has Epidermolysis Bullosa – a rare condition that causes blistering skin. You will see Becky wearing flip flops, even in the dead of winter, to keep her feet cool and prevent the blisters. Becky lives with her husband Nathan in Rogersville, PA and together, they have four children – Chloe, Maddie, Karlee, and Grant.
Becky’s oldest daughter, Chloe Payton, also attended Waynesburg Central High school through 11th grade. She transferred to West Greene High School for her senior year after her mom remarried. She graduated from West Greene in 2019.
Chloe is also employed by Voices for Independence in the Nursing Home Transition department. She assists individuals residing in nursing homes with returning to the community and ensures their transition into a more independent living setting is successful. Part of the transition process involves helping individuals locate and secure accessible and affordable housing, purchasing vital household necessities, and even completing initial grocery shopping to ensure that they can begin living independently with all essential items. Chloe often talks about how rewarding her job is and how grateful the consumers are with the resources and knowledge provided by Voices for Independence.
You can find this mother/daughter duo working many of the organization’s events held throughout the year. To learn more about Voices for Independence, the services they provide, or to schedule a visit today, simply visit www.vficil.org or call their Washington office Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm at (724) 223-5115.
