Success Stories

Jesus, who has spina bifida, has never let his disability affect his motivation to achieve success. Through volunteer work and the Ticket to Work program, Jesus found passion for working with others and created a path to success and full-time work. Learn more about Jesus and his journey in our latest Ticket to Work success story.

Shileta is a young adult with Cerebral Palsy who spends much of her time guiding youth with disabilities through self-discovery and life planning. Learn how the Ticket to Work program and mentorship helped her on her journey to success.

Lori has come a long way from the little girl who was paralyzed with fear. She offers important advice to others who may be ready to work and are considering what their path to employment might look like with the Ticket program.

Marty used the Ticket to Work program to stay in the construction business after losing a limb to cancer.

Cherie found success with her Ticket. Learn about the role of work in her mental health recovery.

An internship and support from Ticket to Work helped Larry develop soft skills and achieve his career goals.

Josh is an active young adult with a disability who has seen marked improvements in his life since he decided to participate in the Ticket to Work program.

Vilmarie is an energetic 26 year old young woman who worked in retail until Multiple Sclerosis disrupted her life. Through the Ticket to Work program and its supports, she was able to return to work.

Michele, a young adult with a disability, talks about how PASS helped her get an education and reach her career goals.

Meet Rob, a former small business owner who returned to work and regained financial independence after experiencing renal failure. Learn how Ticket to Work helped him.