b'Goodwills Disabilities Services ProgramsWE SERVE offer specialized support tailored to individuals with disabilities.In 2024, these programs served 7% of our participants. Our multi-INDIVIDUALS WITH disciplinary Disability Services teamincluding Managers,Coordinators, Case Managers, Career Services Specialists, andDISABILITIES Job Coachesis extensively trained to provide these programsand supports, in collaboration with the Department ofRehabilitation (DOR) and Regional Center.Training ProgramsEach year, Goodwill SoCal supports more than 250 Individuals with disabilities through DORs Student Services Paid Work Experience, STEP, and Adult Work Experience programs. Additionally, GSCserves over 200 Regional Center clients through Supported Employment and Paid Internship opportunities. Employers include Goodwills stores, Grocery Outlet, Walgreens, Habitat for Humanity, Barnes & Nobles, Baskin Robbins and CVS.Goodwill SoCal staff prioritize a person-centered and strengths-based approach when ESMERALDA joined the STEP program toworking with each individual. This ensures the placement sites build independence, gain real-world workalign with the individuals values, goals, and interests, enhancing experience, and develop a stronger sensesuccessful program outcomes.of responsibility. Through her placement at Walgreens, she strengthened her344communication skills and improved her financial literacy. Esmeralda had a highly positive experience, even requesting additional work hoursa clear reflectionCOMBINED TOTAL OF INDIVIDUALS WITH of her motivation and engagement. DISABILITIES ACROSS DOR, STEP, AND REGIONAL CENTER PROGRAMS.2,750 Goodwill SoCals Ticket to Work program supports Social Security disability beneficiaries ages 18-64 who want to work and build a pathway to financial independence. In 2024, the program provided INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES SERVED employment placement and job retention services to 95 individuals.16 |GOODWILL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 2024'