Our Impact
"Disability is a matter of perception.
If you can do just one thing well, you're needed by someone."
Martina Navratilova
Scale of Impact
35,000+
Annual Service Hours Provided
70
Local Community Partners
85+
Consumers Helped Annually
8
Dane County Communities Served
Real Life Stories
We measure our success in actual lives changed. These stories are a testament to outstanding community businesses that make a difference. Thank you.
GabbyPlanet Fitness
Gabby has been employed at Planet Fitness for three years. Her primary responsibilities are member services and cleaning.
"Gabby is awesome and we love it when she comes in. She's always full of energy and our members love her. 10 Stars!"
Thank You Planet Fitness!
7475 Mineral Point Rd
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 827-8353
Photo courtesy of: Kuffel Photography
MikeCoopers Tavern
Mike's primary responsibilities are cleaning the dining room and getting it ready for opening.
"Mike reports on time, is enthusiastic and get's the job done. Teamwork makes the dream work! 10 Stars!"
Thank You Coopers Tavern!
20 W. Mifflin St.
Madison, WI
608.256.1600
Photo courtesy of: Kuffel Photography
ShelbeyCulver's, Middleton
Shelbey's primary responsibilities are cleaning the dining room, greeting Guests and delivering orders to Guests.
"Shelbey is very reliable and works non-stop throughout her entire shift. She has a great attitude, fits in great with our team. She is also great with Guests. Everyone loves working with her and being around her. 10 Stars!"
Thank You
Culver's - Middleton, Wisconsin!
2906 Parmenter St
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 836-5577
Photo courtesy of: Kuffel Photography
KatieCutting Edge Salon
Katie's primary responsibilities for the past five years are light cleaning, laundry service and greeting Customers.
"Katie is a wonderful employee to have, and her case workers as well. Katie is a 10 Star Power Employee!"
Thank You Cutting Edge Salon!
787 N Main Street
Oregon, WI 53575
(608) 835-3666
Work Plus Employee Star Power
Work Plus asks Employers to comment and rate Work Plus' employees on a scale of 1 – 10 (with ten being the highest).
- Reports to work on time as promised.
- Enthusiastic about their contribution.
- Gets the job done right.
- Respects fellow employees.
- Accepted as “one of the gang.”
- Respectful to customers (in public facing business interaction roles.)
Bruce Adams Memorial Fund
April 1954- August 2005
Bruce Adams was a friend, client and board member of Work Plus, Inc. He was a man who was courageous, creative, ambitious, honest and resolute and could teach us all something about our own abilities and capacity. If he could convey a desire it would be to provide opportunity and support to others with similar challenges, but without the needed financial resources.
Bruce Adams Memorial Fund
was established in February 2006 to respect Bruce's desires and preserve his memory.The Board of Directors designated seed money along with a one time fund raising project with help from his family and friends.
This fund uses all interest earned from invested reserve funds to assist others in need with program costs related to job support, home programming, transportation and benefit supports.
Sampling of Funds Granted to Consumers:
Angie
(working name)
Received a Jelly Bean switch so that she was able to be employed.
Paul P
Received assistance with a room air conditioner so he could get a good night’s sleep and be ready for work.
Katie M
Is confined to a wheelchair and received assistance with the purchase of a recumbent bicycle that allowed her to exercise in her home to increase her physical health and mental well-being.
If you would like to contribute or request a grant, please contact us.
70%
of adults with disabilities rely on family and friends for assistance with daily activities (in the United States).