Nw Works Inc

Programs: Integrated community development: workforce developers provide career focused skill building, screening, placement and support services to ensure individuals with disabilities have meaningful opportunities for employment while rehabilitation specialists provide meaningful day activities for those not oriented towards employment. Individuals are employed in or participate in activities in settings that include both individuals with and without disabilities. These environments help to foster greater independence and inclusion. Workforce developers and rehabilitation specialists provide ongoing supports to ensure long-term support with a focus on the desired outcome of the individual seeking employment or greater community inclusion. Persons served: 168

commercial businesses: provide employment opportunities for many individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities along with other barriers to employment. This employment is designed to provide employment for individuals who have traditionally been excluded from the labor market. Commercial businesses include firefly cafe and bakery, commercial packaging, and warehousing and distribution. Workforce support services are provided to employees with disabilities and other barriers to employment to ensure ongoing success and quality delivery of goods and services based on customer need. Persons served: 155

contracts: nw works employs people with disabilities on abilityone contracts which were secured for the sole intent of expanding employment for this specific group of people. In these settings, individuals earn living wages, have health and other benefits and pay taxes to be fully contributing members of their community. Persons served: 33