Your successes are our successes
We exist to help people of all abilities thrive.
More than the number of people served, jobs placed or benefits secured, these stories are our proudest accomplishments. You are our greatest measure of success.
GET TO KNOW BDI THROUGH OUR Participant's SUCCESS STORIES
The Art of Never Giving Up
Born and raised in Harlem, New York, Juanita has always had a deep thirst for knowledge. She was a gifted
Paths to Independence
McKenzie and Jason met while participating in the Getting Ready for Opportunities in Work (G.R.O.W.) program. G.R.O.W. offers an introduction
Life on the Spectrum: The Realities of living with Autism
When Lena Irish first heard from her doctor that her child had autism, she was confused, scared, and didn’t know
National Guide Dog Month – BDI’s Cynthia Coleman Shares Her Guide Dog Story
September is National Guide Dog Month! In celebration of this month, we’re honored to have Call Center employee Cynthia Coleman
Celebrating Cerebral Palsy Month: BDI’s Kylie Moore Shares Her Journey of Self Discovery & Advocacy
My name is Kylie Moore. I am a 33-year-old woman who has cerebral palsy. For the last eight years, I’ve
Cynthia Hall Shares Her Story of Perseverance
When you meet BDI participant, Cynthia Hall, you’re immediately inspired by her tenacity and will. More than 40 years ago
Look at Her Fly: A Mother’s Love
Olimpia came to BDI desperately looking for assistance with SSI. After reporting to Social Security that Maria, who has cerebral palsy, had moved into a group home, the agency responded by lowering Maria’s SSI: a threat to all they’d worked for and ultimately a threat to Maria’s independence.
BDI Celebrates Veterans: Steven’s Story
Bobby Dodd Institute (BDI) is committed to creating opportunities for not only people with disabilities to work and thrive, but
