Ellen Excels at Independent Living
Moving into your own place is something that most young adults can’t wait to do and Ellen is no exception. With life skills training through Life &…
Josh Lands a New Job
Having a job you enjoy makes working in the community that much more satisfying. Josh decided about a year ago that he would like to find a…
Janitorial Crew Contracts with Local Company
Patrick and Alex are building skills for community employment, through participation on the Life & Work Connections work crew. Recently, Life & Work Connections, Inc. contracted with…
Gabriel Gains Independence
Gabriel, a senior at Rock Bridge High School, was interested in learning how to use the COMO Connect city bus system so that he could travel independently to…
Michelle Presents for 1 Million Cups
After high school graduation and working several different jobs in the community, Michelle, 32, started dreaming of having her own business. She wanted to do something creative…
Opus Foundation Enhances Work Training
In December 2014, The Opus Foundation granted $5,000 to Life and Work Connections, Inc. as part of its Opportunity and Impact grant program. The Foundation awards about…
Javion Works Toward a Bright Future
Javion is a confident, friendly young man. Currently a junior at Battle High School, Javion is focused on building vocational skills for productive life as an adult….
Plain Talk About Sex
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) face high risks for victimization and sexual assault. Some studies indicate that within their lifetimes, over 80% of women and…
On the Way to Living on Her Own
Jessica relaxes on her couch, watching a movie on a portable DVD player. She just finished eating a snack and is hanging out with her dog, Winston,…