Matthew owns and works at the business he started called 6 Wheels Consulting. At first, Matthew faced a lot of rejection on his journey to find a job. When he found support through Virginia Easy Access, his life changed. Matthew used what he learned and his life experience to create a business that improve life for people with disabilities.
After you watch his video, learn about how you can achieve your own goals by exploring the topics below.
The Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) supports Virginians with disabilities on their employment journey:
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR): DARS VR empowers individuals with disabilities to find or return to work. Visit this page learn more how VR could support your path to work.
Pathways to Careers: Pathways to Careers helps individuals with disabilities find successful careers in high-growth industries. This program compliments the services offered by VR by offering individualized employment supports.
Financial Wellness Toolkit: These tools are from The National Disability Institute. They help improve the financial future of people with disabilities.
ABLE National Resource Center: A resource to learn about the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act and ABLE accounts.
Goal Setting Worksheet: Setting strong financial goals are key to achieving the financial future you want. Use this worksheet as a guide as you set your own goals.
Small Business Hub: The small business hub can help you START, BUILD and GROW your business. It is from the National Disability Institute.
SCORE: A place to find mentorship, education, and community for small business owners.
Your story can make a difference, too!
Matthew's story shows how connecting with support changed his life. With the right support, he was able to create and achieve his goals.
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