Cody Brown

Cody Brown had held several jobs at a restaurant and car dealership but admits he was reaching a dead end. Before Goodwill, I dont think I could have had a job I didnt know what I wanted or liked to do, said Cody, who is diagnosed with cerebral palsy. I didnt want to feel I was being held back because of my disability. Referred to Tacoma Goodwills Supported Employment program, Cody received skills assessments, help filling out applications, and job coaching that coupled with a determination to succeed served to find a career. I can work and show people that hiring someone with a disability is OK you just have to work around it, said Cody, who is a courtesy clerk at the orting Safeway Store and wants to become a store manager. Everyone has a disability its what you do with it.

The Supported Employment program served more than 100 people in 2008 in one-on-one and group jobsites, matching qualified people wtih developmental disabilities to co0mpetitive jobs within the community. For Cody, it included receiving training as a cashier and stocker at Goodwills South Hill/Puyallup Store that has served him well: It helped me learn customer service, he said. I want to make sure the customers are happy.

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[rapideye97]

He WANTS to become a store manager?? : /

[pinoylover81]

i am disabled blarson12 no way to talk to people that way.

go vons i work at 2071.

good job cody keep up the good work.

[tinytina1100]

@AssAndTitties510 It took me a year. But I had some bumps in the road but with the union they have helped me. By the way do you have facebook? If so please add me at tina smurfette

[tinytina1100]

Awesome work Cody! You make us people with disabilities very proud. Do not let anyone stop you from accomplishing your dreams. I am a person with an intellectual disability and I do work for Safeway here in Canada. I started as a Courtsey clerk and I am now a cashier. So keep up the good work Cody!

[miss96anna]

Good Work Cody.... I know him my mom works with him

[SmokinFord1985]

Great job,Keep the good work up Cody.

God Bless.