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Meet Mary For the last five years, Mary has been employed by Beaver County Association for the Blind. She is a Rest Area Attendant and her responsibilities include performing quality assurance reviews and compliance, reviewing attendants’ time cards, making sure supplies are available, working with contractors/vendors for repairs/servicing of vending machines, and ensuring that all travelers have a safe and clean environment. Working with people with disabilities and the public has allowed Mary to become more compassionate and sympathetic to others and their needs. She has gained the confidence to persevere despite her own disability.

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For the last seven years, Ed has been employed by Suncom Industries, Inc. and currently works as a Mobile Work Force Crew Member. He is responsible for assisting with cleaning at contracted job sites as part of a team; including all local State Police Barracks, Photo Centers and PennDOT offices. Ed has a strong work ethic, is respected by everyone and is always willing and ready to assist his co-workers. He usually has a smile on his face and enjoys making new friends in the workplace. Ed’s employment has given him the financial means to buy the things he desires and the ability to travel to visit other members of his family. It also has helped him overcome his initial shyness, thereby increasing his self-confidence which shines through in his volunteerism.

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For the last eight years, Arthur has been employed by Keystone Blind Association where he currently works as a Rest Area Attendant. In this position, Arthur is responsible for a variety of tasks including cleaning restrooms, sweeping, refilling supplies, maintaining a daily log book, snow removal and more. Arthur receives a sense of purpose and pride from his job. He says being able to work and contribute to society, as well as set an example, gives him a reason to wake up and smile every day. What he appreciates most about his job is that he’s making a contribution to society, despite his physical limitations. Arthur says he enjoys working with the public and his co-workers.

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For the last four years, Cynthia has been employed by Inglis Foundation as a Photo License Technician at West Oak Lane Driver's License Center, where she provides excellent service to customers while processing them to receive their photo ID or driver's license. Cynthia said that before working for Inglis, “I sat at home in a dark place wondering which direction do I take? Do I allow my disabilities to control my life? I prayed to God to help me and He guided me to OVR and then to work for Inglis in the Driver’s License Center. Now I have an active life again! I love serving the customers and working with my co-workers and PennDOT staff.”

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