Briggs & Associates

Here is a basic overview of Briggs & Associates. Please reach out to us for more information, or if you'd like to work with us! Image Descriptions in comments. #SupportedEmployment #CustomizedEmployment #StrengtheningDiversity #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityEmployment #DisabilitySupport #DisabilityInclusion #BreakingBarriers

Meet Amir! Amir has been working at Wellstar Kennestone since 2019. His job is important, and they know that they can count on him to do the job well. Read through to learn more! #SupportedEmployment #CustomizedEmployment #StrengtheningDiversity #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityEmployment #DisabilitySupport #DisabilityInclusion #BreakingBarriers ID 1 [Text reads, “Meet Amir.” Picture of Amir, a young man with black hair and glasses. He is smiling and looking towards the camera. He has on a light blue top.] ID 2 [Text reads, “Employer: Wellstar Kennestone. Job Title: Nursing Support Tech in the Oncology Unit. Job Description: Checks dates, stocks supplies, makes sure the unit stays organized, and assists nurses with supplies. Fun Fact: Amir enjoys doing diamond art in his spare time.”] ID 3 [Text reads, “I love working with the staff in the oncology unit. They are all so friendly. Making sure the nurse stations stay stocked is my favorite part of my job.” -Amir”?Picture of Amir in front of bins of supplies in the oncology supply closet. Amir is wearing light blue scrubs and is holding a bin of supplies. He is smiling and looking towards the camera.]

Meet Aaron! Aaron has been working at Pediatric Association of Lawrenceville for 20 years now! He has become an integral part of the team and loves his job there. Read through to learn more! #SupportedEmployment #CustomizedEmployment #StrengtheningDiversity #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityEmployment #DisabilitySupport #DisabilityInclusion #BreakingBarriers ID 1 [Text reads, “Meet Aaron.” Picture of Aaron, a man with short hair and glasses, smiling at the camera. He is wearing a blue and white striped polo.] ID 2 [Text reads, “Employer: Pediatric Associates of Lawrenceville. Job Title: Office Assistant. Job Description: Refills supplies in exam rooms, keeps cart of supplies stocked, assists with some office work, and helps with special projects. Fun Fact: Aaron loves his family’s yearly summer vacation to Jekyll Island. He enjoys taking his boogie board out in the ocean.” Picture of Aaron handling supplies on a wheeled cart stocked with various exam room supplies.] ID 3 [Text reads, "Aaron is very organized and a diligent worker." -Stacy, Head Nurse." "I've worked here for 20 years. That's a long time. My favorite part is doing all the exam rooms and working up in the office. I like the people that I work with." -Aaron." Three pictures of Aaron. One is a picture of Aaron labeled as an office assistant that is on a mural of a tree. The second picture is the same picture from the first slide, but shows Aaron with an open exam room drawer. The third picture shows Aaron smiling and holing his pin that he received for working at PAL for 20 years.]

Meet Denny! Denny is known for being a dedicated and hard worker. He has been working at Ken’s Foods for 7 years. Read through to learn more! #SupportedEmployment #CustomizedEmployment #StrengtheningDiversity #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityEmployment #DisabilitySupport #DisabilityInclusion #BreakingBarriers ID 1 [Text reads, “Meet Denny.” Picture of Denny, a man with dark hair who is wearing a blue shirt.] ID 2 [Text reads, “Employer: Ken’s Foods. Job Title: Machine Operator. Job Description: Operates the machines by entering the machine settings, and completes paperwork. Fun Facts: Denny enjoys running, watching anime, and playing Fortnite. He loves to spend time with family and friends. Denny’s favorite Ken’s Foods product is the honey mustard dressing.”] ID 3 [Text reads, “Denny is an excellent worker, and he never misses work.” -Dale, Ken’s Food Team Lead.” “Denny is very pleasant. He is a good worker. Denny never misses work, and he is always very helpful towards his coworkers.” -Syleste, Career Specialist.” There is a photograph of Denny, who is wearing a blue Ken’s Foods uniform shirt, dark pants, and glasses. He stands outdoors, against a backdrop of trees and a parking area.]

Meet Chevell! Chevell loves his job working at FedEx Ground for over 5 years. He is a valued member of the team, and is able to work in many different areas of the warehouse! Read through to learn more. #SupportedEmployment #CustomizedEmployment #StrengtheningDiversity #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityEmployment #DisabilitySupport #DisabilityInclusion #BreakingBarriers ID 1 [Text reads, “Meet Chevell.” Picture of Chevell, smiling wide at the camera. He is wearing a red shirt and is in a warehouse.] ID 2 [Text reads, “Employer: FedEx Ground. Job Title: Package Handler. Job Description: Sorts packages relevant to size, ensures that the bags used to transport the packages are labeled correctly with a barcode, and helps unload trucks. Fun Facts: Chevell loves to go bowling with his friends and kayaking. His favorite food is Chinese food, and he loves eating at Sushi China Cafe.” Picture of Chevell working in a warehouse. He is wearing a red shirt and smiling while working on labels.] ID 3 [Text reads, ““Chevell is a hard worker with impeccable manners. His co-workers love to have him on their team. Chevell is one of the few workers who can work in just about every area of his FedEx warehouse!” -Elbet, Briggs Region Director.” There are two picture of Chevell working. In one he is working with packages and wearing a navy shirt and glasses. The other is similar to the picture on slide 2 where Chevell is working on labels.]

Meet Carey! Carey has been working at Sterling Estates Senior Living Communities for 9 months. She loves her job and brings joy to the staff! Read through to learn more. ID in comments. #SupportedEmployment #CustomizedEmployment #StrengtheningDiversity #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityEmployment #DisabilitySupport #DisabilityInclusion #BreakingBarriers

Meet Ben! Ben will be the first one to tell you that there is more to someone than their disability. He uses his voice to advocate for the disabled population, and has been in a documentary about it. Read through to learn more. ID and links in comments. #SupportedEmployment #CustomizedEmployment #StrengtheningDiversity #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityEmployment #DisabilitySupport #DisabilityInclusion #BreakingBarriers

I knew the day that I trained Caroline K. as a new Briggs employee two years ago that she would do big things! #SupportedEmployment #CustomizedEmployment #StrengtheningDiversity #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityEmployment #DisabilitySupport #DisabilityInclusion #BreakingBarriers

Kathy and Dontavious got to spend some time with Kevin Tanner, Commissioner at DBHDD. Kathy and Dontavious love working at DBHDD and take great pride in the work that they do. They are valuable members of the team! #SupportedEmployment #CustomizedEmployment #StrengtheningDiversity #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityEmployment #DisabilitySupport #DisabilityInclusion #BreakingBarriers

Meet Career Specialist, Caroline! Caroline has worked with Briggs for 2 years and has had quite the impact. Read through to learn more! ID in comments. #SupportedEmployment #CustomizedEmployment #StrengtheningDiversity #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityEmployment #DisabilitySupport #DisabilityInclusion #BreakingBarriers