by Grady Chambers | Oct 12, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021
NDEAM is all about workers with disabilities helping power the recovery, and we can’t think of a better example than James and his job at Citizens Bank Park, working on behalf of America’s favorite pastime.When baseball came back, it brought some much needed levity...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 11, 2021 | Employer Focused, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021
As we spend NDEAM honoring the role of people with disabilities to the economic recovery, we also want to bring attention to the communities that sustained people throughout the pandemic. One of them blossomed right here in Philadelphia, through Drexel University’s...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 8, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021
We are so proud to announce that our own Diana Hochner was honored with a 2021 Points of Transformation Award by Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services! The annual awards celebrate direct support professionals who...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 6, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, so we’re extra excited to share that 32 participants across Pennsylvania and Delaware began new jobs in September. Fudia was hired at NEST, Philly’s all-in-one playspace and childhood education center;...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 5, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021
It’s a great thing in life to bring together your passion and your career, and that’s exactly what Tricia has been able to do in her new position with JOANN fabric and craft stores.Tricia is an artist—she makes amazing creations in needle felting and doll making, with...
by Grady Chambers | Sep 23, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021
It’s a special thing in life to commit yourself to something you love: that’s why we’re celebrating Jonah, who’s been working at Thomas Jefferson University for over 25 years. Hired in 1995, Jonah’s been in the IT Department since day 1, doing administrative and...
by Grady Chambers | Sep 14, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021
School’s back in session, and Maddie is doing her part to welcome students back, helping with kitchen, cafeteria, and meal-prep for the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District. She was hired by The Nutrition Group, which seeks to bring a taste of home to the District’s...
by Grady Chambers | Sep 2, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021
Last week was a special one for Devin in Delaware. On Monday evening, a representative from the Special Olympics surprised her at her job at ACME Rehoboth to invite her to compete for Team Delaware in bowling at the 2022 Special Olympics Games in Orlando,...
by Grady Chambers | Sep 1, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021
We’re flying into fall with great news on the job front: a whopping 45 participants across Pennsylvania and Delaware began new jobs in August! Culinary extraordinaire Jordyn joined the food prep team at The Mansion at Rosemont; Brian is excited to be going to work...
by Grady Chambers | Aug 11, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021
Clark Kent, Wonder Woman, Black Panther, and now Joey in the red cape! The superhero pantheon is welcoming a brand face, thanks to Melissa Brown’s inspiring children’s book, “The Ups and Downs of a Very Special Superhero.” The book tells the story of Joey, a boy...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 29, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021
With the crowds back in droves to cheer on the Philadelphia Union, a familiar face is helping fans find their seats at the Suite level of Subaru Park. That’s where you can find Brandon, who’s thrilled to be back in his job on the Guest Services team.Brandon’s been...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 26, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, School to Work Transition
Big cheers to our Project SEARCH programs at Drexel University and the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), who each received an Excellent Outcomes Award at this year’s Project SEARCH awards ceremony!The annual awards are given to PS programs in which 70%...
