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Success Stories

Employer experiences and success with recruiting, hiring and employing people with disabilities.

Thurston County Chamber“By including individuals with disabilities in our workforce, we’ve had the right talent, at the right place, at the right time. Our needs for filing, data entry, phone answering, and special projects have all been met by this diverse talent pool.”
David Schaffert, President/CEO

Stormans“Strong human capital strategies include recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees with disabilities. This talent pool has brought a variety of experience and abilities to our stores and I would encourage other employers not to overlook this talent pool.”
Greg Stormans, Vice President

GHB Insurance“Employing people with disabilities makes good business sense. Our employee is valued by other staff, and our customers, for abilities and dedication in creating presentations. She also utilizes her strong communication skills as a customer service representative.”
Ron Bruchet, President


 “With my hire of a disabled veteran as a legal assistant, I gained a valuable employee. Her skills were well suited for the position and her physical disability didn’t limit her contributions related to my firm’s needs.”
Jessica McKeegen Jensen, Attorney-at-Law

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One of six Washington residents has a disability... physical, mental or non-apparent.