Success Stories

Maria-Luisa, Solutions for Employment participant

Maria-Luisa Makes a Career Change She Loves

February 14, 2018

Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia, Maria-Luisa was looking to “reinvent” herself in a new career that would meet her needs. With the Solutions for Employment program, she explored her strengths and secured employment as an interpreter.

Orlee, Working Together participant

Orlee Finds a Good Fit with Working Together

February 7, 2018

Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and severe hearing loss, Orlee was seeking opportunities in administration or retail that would work with her needs. With Working Together, she learned to customize her cover letters, practiced her interview skills, and finally landed a job.

Jonas, Solutions for Employment participant

Jonas Finds a Job that Matches His Skills

January 31, 2018

Jonas, who has polio and partial paralysis in his legs, was looking for an architectural drafting job. He approached our Solutions for Employment program to learn how to upgrade his skills.

Roy with his guitar

Technology@Work Helps Roy Get “Back on Track”

January 24, 2018

Singer-songwriter Roy Forbes was declared legally blind after an accident damaged his good eye. With Technology@Work, he received a range of assistive equipment that helped him to continue performing.

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