10/28/2026
We are so grateful for Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services - DDDS highlighting our team member, Wes, for National Disability Employment Month!
At Little Landmines, we’re proud to help create meaningful work where people’s abilities are recognized, their contributions are valued, and they can take pride in what they do. Everyone deserves the opportunity to earn a paycheck, build confidence, and be part of a team.
Throughout October, DDDS is celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) by highlighting the skills, talents, and contributions of Delawareans with disabilities in workplaces and communities.
Meet Wes!
Q: What do you do at Little Landmines and how long have you been here?
A: I am a technician at Little Landmines, and weekly, I clean pet waste from people’s yards in my neighborhood. I also empty the waste stations where people dispose of their pet waste while walking their dogs. I have been with Little Landmines for 3 years.
Q: What do you like best about your job?
A: My personal favorite thing about Little Landmines is when I get to meet new dogs, especially when their owners ask about dog-sitting, which I enjoy doing. I also like that I can independently do my job. I get to decide when I want to go, usually right away after I get home from Project SEARCH at ChristianaCare Hospital, communicate to the homeowner when I’m on my way, and walk or bike to the yard, clean it, dispose of it properly, and head back home. My bike has a trailer on it so that I can carry my tools and supplies. It’s all close enough to me, so I am able to manage it by myself.
Q: What is something you’ve learned that you’re proud of?
A. Since starting with Little Landmines Pet Waste Removal, I have learned to be more independent and manage my time wisely. In the beginning, Ms. Jen showed me how to do my job, and over time, I got the hang of it and was able to clean yards by myself without supervision. I also learned how to use a new app that Little Landmines created for the team to be able to communicate with each other and for me to be able to communicate with my boss if I need to. I am proud of myself for figuring that out and becoming independent in those areas.
Q: Is there anything else you would like to share? (i.e., What do you like to do in your spare time)?
A: I enjoy reading, playing video games, dog-sitting, and running in my spare time. I also love spending time with my family’s two dogs, Beaumont and Cassius, who love going on walks with me.
FROM THE OWNER, JENNIFER SPARKS:
Wes has been a valued member of our Little Landmines team for nearly 3 years. Wes services pet waste stations and about 10 clients right in his own neighborhood, with a route we tailored so every stop is within biking distance. He even came up with a work trailer to pull behind his bike and carry his supplies!
We appreciate the care and initiative Wes brings to his work. His route is a wonderful example of how working together and being flexible can create opportunities for ALL employees to succeed. We’re proud to have him on our team!"