FVO Solutions, Inc.

FVOS plans to serve 154 unduplicated individuals with disabilities this fiscal year. All of our clients have developmental and other disabilities that make it hard for them to secure and retain stable employment. Their disabilities include autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual deficits, learning disabilities, Fragile X Syndrome, traumatic brain injury, etc. Many of our participants have multiple challenges, including physical disabilities and complex health issues. We are proud of our commitment to providing jobs for people with disabilities!

Human rights are for everyone, and we still have a long way to go on our journey. Here are 10 quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that are relevant to human rights and disability awareness.

Customers of The Budding Violet craft store and Red, White and Brew coffee shop in Rhode Island will find a welcoming space for visitors of all abilities. The business was inspired by owner Sheila Coyne’s family experiences with autism. Her son, Michael, has autism, and at 23, when he had trouble finding employment at local businesses, the family decided to take matters into their own hands.

Warmest Wishes for the Happiest of Holiday Seasons from FVO Solutions!

Marcial and Sofia came to our Vocational Training Services (VTS) program with some work experience from our Direct Employment/Work Activity Program, but wished to explore jobs in other fields. With the supporot of the FVOS team, Marcial and Sofia were able to secure paid internships with Marshall’s this year. Now they are responsible for unpacking and shelving new inventory and maintaining store layouts that are clean, organized, and inviting to customers! In their own words:... [VTS] provided me an opportunity to learn more skills and allowed me to build new friendships which helped with my confidence and social skills."- Sofia I speak to customers at my internship at Marshall's and I feel like I've gotten over that fear of speaking because I have to provide customer service. [FVOS] also helped me get over my fear of meeting new people and helping them."- Marcial We sincerely hope that you will consider joining us in supporting people like Marcial and Sofia by giving to FVOS this holiday season. Creating more stories like Marcial and Sofia’s is not possible without the help of community members like you. We truly appreciate your gift!

At the Pasadena Civitan event honoring employers of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Lou Quismorio, the owner of The Flowerman, was recognized with an award for employing FVO clients. Congratulations and thank you, Flowerman! Pasadena Civitan is an organization dedicated to increasing employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

2019 has been a busy year for FVOS with the successful launch of a new program called Vocational Training Services (VTS), which creates unique job skill training curriculums for individuals who have limited or no work experience. The VTS program has already made successful internship placements! We sincerely hope that you will consider joining us in supporting the VTS program at FVOS by giving to us this holiday season. http://www.fvosolutions.com/donate

According the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities was more than twice the rate of those without a disability last year. Bitty & Beau's Coffee of Charleston, SC, is one of many companies that are fighting this troubling trend. Bitty & Beau’s is a coffee shop run entirely by people with Down syndrome, autism, or cerebral palsy. All employees have a disability, and all managers have degrees in special education. Now Bitty & Beau’s has started a program at a local high school to help students with disabilities get ready for life after school. https://www.live5news.com//high-school-students-with-disa/

For over 50 years, FVO Solutions, Inc. has created jobs that have changed thousands of lives. Consider the life changing impact a job makes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, wounded warriors, and former foster youth. Join us in our mission to create jobs for people with barriers to employment - want to find out more about how you can help? Contact us!

Veteran’s Day is a special day for the brave men and women who have stood up to protect our country, our rights, families and our Freedom. FVO is proud to help our wounded warriors with employment support. Consider the life changing impact a job can have - support FVO Solutions now in our mission to create jobs for people with barriers to employment!

FVO CEO Pietro Rosetti was recently selected by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the LA County Commission on Disabilities to be presented with the Annual Access award for recognition of his outstanding work to serve individuals with disabilities. Pietro was one of 5 individuals selected for their service across all of LA County. In his Pietro’s own words, Every day I am humbled that I am part of a great organization that strives to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve their true potential and pursue their goals. Congratulations, Pietro!

Grace Jagler, the woman behind Gracie Doggie Delights, is only 22 years old, but started a successful business out of the basement of her home in Watertown, Wisconsin. Each month sees sales growth, with nearly 1,500 orders placed throughout the United States. Starting a new business is challenging for most people, but she does this all successfully while having Down syndrome.

FVO program participants have developmental and other disabilities that make it hard for them to secure and retain stable employment. Their disabilities include autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual deficits, learning disabilities, Fragile X Syndrome, traumatic brain injury, etc. Many of our participants have multiple challenges, including physical disabilities and complex health issues. We are proud of our commitment to providing opportunities for employment for people with disabilities!