As Disability Pride Month comes to a close, we're celebrating the people whose differing abilities and perspectives strengthen our communities every day.

One of those people is Avery. Seventeen years ago, Avery came to SVdP through the Bobby Dodd Institute work training program. Today, he's a beloved member of our Chamblee team, helping sort donations, maintain our campus, and bringing joy to coworkers and volunteers alike. Disability Pride Month calls us to recognize the dignity, talents, and contributions of every person. By creating opportunities where people of all abilities can thrive, we build stronger communities rooted in respect, belonging, and hope. This is something that SVdP strives to live out everyday. As our Senior Director of Human Resources Sonji Bates-Boston shared, "The fact that for so many years Avery has thrived and felt 'at home' working here speaks to our culture of treating everyone with dignity and respect." Thank you, Avery, for 17 years of helping make SVdP Georgia feel like home for so many! #disabilitypridemonth #disabilitypride #accessibility #Inclusion #disability #disabilityawareness