Katie Galloway’s life was forever changed following a 2013 car accident that left her paralyzed from the chest down...

Struggling since birth with a medical condition that made it difficult for Mitzi to stand for long periods of time, she bounced from job to job looking for the right fit.

Like many people on the autism spectrum, Kevin Clark found that the interview process was the hardest part of securing a job.

Nadine Jones has always had a drive to better herself. Her challenges with reading and spelling prevented her from filling out adequate job applications...

Throughout his 27 years at Eggleston, Nick White has overcome numerous obstacles and taken on new challenges that he never could have previously imagined.

Melissa Gates always knew she wanted to work for the federal government. As a woman with limited mobility, she knew that the security of a job...

As a foreman at the Navy Yard, Antjuane Bridgers has not only taken on new responsibilities in his career but has gone out of his way to help others succeed.

Jeff’s goal had always been to work in an office with computers. After college, Jeff was dealing with health issues that made navigating his employment goals difficult...

After twenty years as an Army MP, Valentino was unsure of the next steps in his journey and where his career path might lead him.

Michael overcame many challenges in the early days of his career when searching for the right type of employment for his skillset. He completed training with a local nonprofit and took on a part-time job as an after-school instructor, but was eager to find a better fit.

After knee replacements and other physical setbacks left Belinda unable to continue her work as a high school custodian, her employer set her up to begin retirement payouts - of $580 a month. With children to raise and expenses to pay, she knew that this stipend would never allow her to make ends meet.

In 1986 Jeff Carver joined the Army as a Cavalry Scout. 22 years later, he retired as a First Sergeant at Ft. Knox. The Army provided Jeff with structure and routine, but it also left him with disabilities that made it hard for him to find employment in the civilian world.

Chris Anderson graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2019 with a degree in political science and was eager to pursue a career path in the federal government. However, he quickly found that job hunting was harder for him than for his peers—without the opportunity to build his skill set, he was constantly passed over for positions.

Life can change in an instant. Patrick Reed understands this better than anyone. In the aftermath of a workplace accident that left him blind, Patrick lost everything and struggled with depression and homelessness...

As a janitor with SOAR365 at the Defense Supply Center in Richmond, Bill has finally found a career after years of not being able to find his path. Because of his combination of disabilities, finding the right job fit had always been difficult.

As Ben King approached high school graduation, he was anxious about finding work. His guidance counselor at the time gave him information on Didlake and the services and career opportunities the nonprofit provides.

Dilver came to the U.S. in search of the American dream. His transition to American life was only made harder by his disability. Before finding PRIDE Industries, Dilver bounced from Job to job, struggling to find stability and support...

When Jessabel began experiencing difficulties due to her disability and growing frustrated in her job on a military base, she turned to GCE for help and support. Her first position with GCE was on a janitorial contract at the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU).

In 2001 Jason Michaelsen received his military discharge papers. He struggled to figure out how to navigate working and managing his disability out of the military as a civilian. Jason drifted from job to job in the private sector, never lasting more than a few years in any given position. “Civilian life was and is still scary to me,” Jason said. “I had never lasted in a job longer than three years.”