Success Stories

Creative Employment Options participant Rebecca on stage in a wheelchair during the Ryga Arts Festival.

Rebecca Finds a Great Work Experience With the Ryga Arts Festival

March 5, 2026

Rebecca (name changed to protect privacy) is a young songwriter who is passionate about the arts. She has cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, and uses a wheelchair. Looking for work experience that suited her interests, she joined our Creative Employment Options program.

Creative Employment Options participant Ceinwen at their work desk.

Ceinwen’s Hard Work Leads to a Meaningful New Job

January 30, 2026

Having graduated from university with a degree in International Studies, Ceinwen joined our Creative Employment Options program looking to find work where they could make a difference in their community. Ceinwen has ADHD and a learning disability, which can make it difficult to retain information.

A person writes in a notebook.

Creative Employment Options Helps Zainab Find Opportunities That Fit Her Needs

December 22, 2025

Zainab joined our Creative Employment Options program because she was having a hard time finding work after graduating from university with a psychology degree. She was diagnosed with ADHD after finding she couldn’t focus and was having difficulties with other executive functions like memory while studying during the pandemic.

A person uses a laptop.

Lindsey’s Newfound Confidence Pays Off With a New Job

November 27, 2025

When Lindsey joined our Creative Employment Options program, she worked one-on-one with a Job Developer that moved at her pace and assisted her with updating her resume and developing cover letters for jobs she was interested in.

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