#75: From Paycheck To Purpose Real Stories From The Employment First Journey

Welcome to From Paycheck to Purpose: Real Stories from theEmployment First Journey — a podcast where real experiences, determination, andopportunity come together.In this episode, my co‑host and I share our personalemployment journeys, the challenges we faced, the victories we celebrated, andthe steps that helped us get to where we are today.We also explore valuable resources that can support peopleon their own path toward meaningful employment and greater independence,including Employment First initiatives, ABLE accounts, benefits planning,supports, services, and other tools designed to help individuals buildsuccessful futures while pursuing their goals.Helpful Resources:  • ABLE National Resource Center — www.ablenrc.org, this willtake you to www.ablenrc.org  • Disability Benefits 101 — www.db101.org, this will takeyou to www.db101.org  • Employment First Initiative — www.apse.org, this will takeyou to www.apse.org  • WWIPA — https://choosework.ssa.gov/, this will take you tochoosework.ssa.gov  • WIPA — Find your Work Incentives Planning Assistanceservice at https://choosework.ssa.gov/, this will take you tochoosework.ssa.govWhether you are exploring employment opportunities,supporting someone on their journey, or simply looking for inspiration fromauthentic stories, this podcast is for you.If you are listening on Spotify or watching on YouTube, makesure to like, follow, subscribe, and leave a comment so you never miss futureepisodes.