Felt + Fat makes modern ceramic tableware by hand at their studio in Kensington. Founded by Nathaniel Mell in 2014, Felt + Fat has hired two participants from Baker Industries since 2020 and has inquired about a third. “As a small business owner, I don’t have the capacity to vet new hires, so Baker…
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In a typical (non-pandemic) year, Baker welcomes hundreds of volunteers – individuals and groups – to our facilities. Volunteers play a vital role at Baker Industries, working side by side with our program participants to assist, encourage, listen, and support them as they prepare to take the next positive step toward permanent employment…
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Dawn Kuhn, President of Advocates Outreach in Exton, has a lot of knowledge about the employment options available to adults with disabilities, having provided job support services to them for over seven years. As a job coach, Dawn helps people with disabilities learn and perform their work duties. In addition to working…
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Justin Baker grew up with significant health challenges – traumatic brain injury and epilepsy with seizures that plagued him from birth. As he entered young adulthood, Justin wanted what so many of us want – and often take for granted – the opportunity to work and earn a paycheck. Justin had a couple of champions…
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