Employment Stories
Many employers across New York State have recognized the unique talents, creativity and skills that people with disabilities bring to the workforce. The employment stories and employer profiles below are just a sample of the positive employment connections being experienced by people with developmental disabilities and employers. To see more examples in video form, visit our EmployAbility page.
Employment Stories
Meet some of the people who are contributing to their workplaces!
- Willie (OPWDD)
- Paul (Savers Thrift Store)
- Danny (Shop N Save)
- Nick (The Cullman Child Development Center)
- Bruce (Explore & More Children's Museum)
- Steven (Crickler Vending)
- Marko (Regeneron)
- Cassie and Daniel (Robert Mazza, Inc. Five & 20 Spirits)
- Janel (Walgreen's)
- Jason (eVero)
- Anthony (Party City)
- Manny (Craft & Vallata)
Employer Profiles:
Hear how hiring people with developmental disabilities is proving to be good for business all across New York State.
- Savers Thrift Store, Commack
- Shop N Save, Bolivar
- Explore & More Children's Museum, Buffalo
- Crickler Vending, Rochester
- Robert Mazza, Inc., 5 & 20 Spirits, Westfield
- eVero, Melville
- The Cullman Child Development Center, Sydney