Adam has spent more than five years in sheltered workshops, earning as little as $1 per hour. In August 2024, Adam started a new chapter working at the University of South Carolina Food Court.
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Austin is a 25-year-old with autism who, up until recently, was earning just $3 an hour at a sheltered workshop. He began working there in 2018.
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“I appreciate that my employer is more interested in learning what actually works for people with disabilities rather than what is merely ADA compliant.”
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“I feel the job interview process may be a barrier because I’m not neurotypical and may not pick up on certain social cues. But [seeing this as a weakness] would be a mistake because my disability allows me to catch things others might miss.”
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“I’m proud to have an employer that values my strengths and sees me as an important part of the team. I want every person with a disability to have this opportunity.”
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“People will always tell you, ‘You can’t do it.’ I learned that the hard way, but if you put your mind to it, you can do anything. I want my future employers to know I can accomplish any task they put in front of me.”
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“I never let my disability affect how I live life. My family supported my decision to go to college, get a driver's license and drive with an adaptive van. I’m as independent as possible.”
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