Pathways to Possibility

Pathways to Possibility

Project Focus: Career readiness for students with physical disabilities.

Target Audience and Location: Students with physical disabilities, ages 14 to 18, who live in the Portland, Oregon, metro area.

Vision: Students with physical disabilities will confidently advocate for themselves in the hiring process so that they can thrive in the workforce.

Mission: Pathways to Possibility provides mentorship, virtual webinars, and advocacy training to 14 to 18-year-old students with physical disabilities.

Project Description: Scholar Kahlial Lofquist and educator Anne Warrington were clear from the start that they wanted to create a project focused on helping students with disabilities. Their project was created to support students with physical disabilities in their area as they prepare for the workforce. Recognizing the unique challenges these students face, the project aims to build their confidence and equip them with the skills necessary to advocate for themselves during the hiring process and beyond.

The program offers mentorship, virtual webinars on career readiness topics, and advocacy training to help students with disabilities prepare for and navigate the work world. By connecting students with role models and providing them with practical tools, Pathways to Possibility empowers them to set and pursue their career goals.

As a student leader, Kahlial is proud “our team has grown, we reached out to local organizations to form partnerships and the framework for our program is set.”