What Does Success Look Like To You?

What does it LOOK LIKE??

R

With printing experience Works for a private law firm – runs the copy center.  He has all benefits including 401K.-

His parents taught him to be productive and independent as possible.   He is beginning to consider retiring from his 2nd job which he has held for over 15 years. Earns 21.12 per hour

L

Employed since 1990

Respected in his career as a painter

Earns $16./hour

G

Works for Post Office as custodian

Employed since 1988

Earns $20.20

J –

Employed since 1995

Quality Control Inspector

Earns $15./00

P

Employed since 2007 at current job as order picker / packer

Earns  $11.25 per hour – works f/t

Is married with one child and another on the way

I

Employed since 2009

This job as a stock clerk is a success story of its own for I whose previous jobs never lasted over 1 year.   With supports in place, he has been able to maintain stable employment for five years.

12.40 hour

All of these individuals who all have DD / ID ranging from SEVERE to Moderate are contributing members of their community.   5 out of 6 work full time and do not collect SSA but instead are making contributions to SSA through their salary.  

Next time I will discuss something else that these individuals have in common -   Can you guess what it is??