Sharon’s Employment Story

Sharon has been working at Miller’s Smorgasbord since August 2018. She started with cleaning and wrapping silverware, then began learning how to run the dishwasher. Now, her responsibilities include silverware, cleaning windows, filling the buffet, serving desserts, sorting dishes, and operating the dish machine. Sharon is not one to stay home and watch TV. She […]

Stephanie’s Employment Story

Employment levels for people with disabilities are low, even in this strong economy. As of 2017, less than 19% of people with disabilities were employed, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor. In contrast, the employment-population ratio for those without a disability was nearly 66%. Customized and Supported Employment is a tool we can use […]

Ryan Wins

Ryan Reaches for Competitive Employment This is the face of a man realizing a dream.  For as long as I’ve known Ryan, he has been talking about his desire to get a competitive job.  On September 27, 2017, this dream became a reality for Ryan.  On this day, supported by staff, he rode the train […]