Enabling the Otherly-Abled to Grow and Contribute in the Workplace with April Ennis-Pierson

With a unique nonprofit business model, Handi-Crafters employs, trains, and encourages people with intellectual and developmental challenges to enable them to find meaningful and engaging opportunities in the workplace. Focused on the individual skills and needs of the community it serves, Handi-Crafters has been delivering employment-centered programs for more than 60 years from its facilities in Thorndale, Pa. We speak with the Executive Director of Handi-Crafters, April Ennis-Pierson, to learn more about the organization and its innovative approach to its work.

OUR PARTNER

Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce

LINKS

Handi-Crafters

• Website: hcocenter.org
• Facebook: facebook.com/HCOpportunity
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/handi-crafters
• April Ennis-Pierson on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/april-ennis-pierson-32b33127/

Additional Links

• Section 14(c) Subminimum Wage Certificate Program
• PA Office of Developmental Programs
• ARC of Chester County
• Herr’s
• Victory Brewing
• CTDI
• Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty
• Chester County Commissioner Eric Roe

Transcript

The transcript for this episode will be posted as soon as it is available.

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