Success Stories

Licensed Vendor Succeeds in Business, Serves as Mentor to Blind Youth

“My goal is not only to operate a successful business, but to become a mentor for youth who are blind,” said Shelby Ball, a visually impaired vendor in the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency’s (GVRA) Business Enterprise Program (BEP). ..

FedEx Employee Credits Supported Employment Services and GVRA Counseling for His Success

Nathan Johnson Sr. knew his son, Nathan Johnson Jr., needed professional guidance to shape the direction his life was taking. As a teenager, Nathan had worked as a bagging clerk at a grocery store, but he didn’t feel like the grocery business was a viable career option...

From Animal Lover to Professional Hands that Heal - A Client’s Journey to Becoming a Veterinarian

From the time she was a young girl, Dr. Alanna Reece knew she wanted to work with animals. Throughout her childhood in Perry, she enjoyed gymnastics, horseback riding, and taking care of her cats...

Making Dreams Come True

When Army Command Sergeant Major Iteago Felton was stationed at Fort Gordon in 2008, he began thinking about how his post-military life would look.  Having been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other physical ailments related to his service, he decided he wanted to become self-employed after serving 32 years in the Army...

Student Finds “Hope” and Success at Roosevelt Warm Springs

Student Anney Kim walked onto the campus of the Roosevelt Warm Springs (RWS) Comprehensive Center with no real sense of what to expect. She left with skills, confidence, lifelong friendships, and a job she loves...