Success Stories

When people think of “accommodation,” misconceptions often arise as revealed in CTP’s 2022 survey on disability inclusion. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines workplace accommodation as providing individuals with the support they need to perform their jobs effectively, not reducing productivity. It ensures everyone has an equal chance to succeed, regardless of disability. Most workplace accommodations are not specifically …

In this heartfelt testimonial, Elissa shares her transformative journey after enrolling in the Computer Essentials and Computer Skills Bootcamp at CTP. Faced with outdated skills, low self-esteem, and managing disabilities, Elissa found a supportive and patient learning environment that reignited her confidence and capabilities.

Join us as we share Elijah’s inspiring journey from overcoming obstacles to finding success in the IT industry. In this video, Elijah talks about how he developed essential technical and professional skills with the help of CTP’s support. Discover his outstanding approach to the job search process, including customizing resumes, researching potential employers, and acing interviews. Watch this video to …

“You know how they say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Well, I’m learning new tricks. You guys are opening up doors for me.” -Y.C., DOR Napa referral “I loved it. It taught me some stuff I didn’t know about stuff I’ve been using for years. And it refreshed my memory. I’m much more comfortable on Google docs. …

“The whole three weeks was fun. I didn’t even know how to turn a computer on. I learned how to share stuff, I learned how to go to my documents, I learned how to use tabs, I learned how to send emails. You guys are great, man. And how everybody in the class be helping each other, too. I don’t …

“I love that you guys have that job mentality, like show up like you’re coming to work. I love that you guys are constantly reminding us that we’re at W-O-R-K. So thank you. That helps me a lot, being out of the work field for so long. It really helps me get in that frame of mind. It helps my …

“What was very helpful when I was doing my resume, changing from being a professional truck driver to what I’m changing into now, Mike [Curran, Bootcamp instructor] was real helpful with thinking of the skills I had as a truck driver and transferring them to the new job. Mike was instrumental in that…[I learned about] writing letters, the typing, learning …

“I didn’t know anything about a computer. Now, I’m comfortable. My anxiety about it is going away. I would recommend it to anybody who has difficulty with computers… The main thing was dealing with the files and how to create files, and of course, downloading documents & attaching files, because a lot of jobs require you to do that… Now …

A special post by Saul Cuevas-Landeros about his internship experience at CTP. When I was first assigned the task of working with the mBot robots at CTP, I didn’t think I would have to think about and consider so many different perspectives. Looking at the mBots, I thought they would be basic introductory toys, and on one level, they are. …

What do David Beckham, Charles Darwin and Penelope Cruz have in common? Obsessive compulsive disorder. Did you know Neil Young, Agatha Christie and Richard Burton had epilepsy? Did you know Olympic figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi began skating as physical therapy for her club feet?  Or that Tiger Woods used to stutter?   Or that quarterback Peyton Manning had a cleft? Disabled-World.com has a …