
Success Stories
Success Story – Sam Huthmaker
By Jenni Paine, CRS/Team Leader West Palm Beach, FL Meet Sam (he’s the one standing in the bed of the truck). Sam graduated from high school last year and was unsure of where to go next. Although he knew he [...]
Meet Danny G – His Success is a Very “Good Thing”
(Palm Beach County, FL) – Sometimes in life, you know a good thing when you’ve got it, and you’ll go the distance to hold onto it. Danny Goldstein of Boca Raton was that special “good [...]
Sean – Success Story
Sean does not let spinal cord injury stop him from living life. Click on the picture or here to view this video.
Paula M – Success Story
We are pleased to share this news video from WPBF-TV channel 25 in Palm Gardens, FL, showcasing Paula M., an Independence Works Success Story, and Cinepolis, her employer. Click on the picture or here to [...]
Florida VR Services Pilot with Youth
Florida VR services piloted a new program for youth 14-22 with disabilities for Peer Mentoring services. The intensive and time limited services are used to connect youth to long term community services and resources by [...]
Success Story – Jordan B
(Chicago, IL) - Jordan Berman was struggling to find a job. A recent graduate from Florida Atlantic University with a newly minted degree in computer science and mathematics, Berman had it all; the education, the [...]
AJ and Solartech Universal Success Story
(Riviera Beach, FL) - When two innovative and forward-thinking Florida companies come together, it can be life changing. Alcides (AJ) Monroig Jr. of West Palm Beach wanted a job. It’s an easy ask for most but for someone [...]
Meet Keith! His Great Job in Security is a WOU Success Story
(Jupiter, FL) - Keith Grieser is a pretty amazing young man. Actually, determined would be a more accurate way to describe how Keith lives his life. Born with cerebral palsy, Keith has little control over [...]