We see our projects in the light of business to business relationships. We manage the entire project from initiation to implementation through completion.  We ensure that the appropriate facility is assigned to the project, make sure the worksite is acceptable and the equipment needs are covered.  Since an excellent training program is essential to the success of any project, we ensure that supervisors are provided with in-depth training that allows them to acquire a solid understanding of all phases of the project.  We assist in training the workers to ensure that they grasp all tasks fully and can participate effectively and productively.  We develop strategies to bring the best synergy for successful projects.   

Rewards for participating in projects with Gateway to Special Abilities are numerous. Benefits of becoming a Gateway to Special Abilities Business Partner:

• Advantage of 35 years of business ownership, occupational consulting, worker’s compensation, education/teaching and disability management experience added to  your team

• Access to a dependable, capable and pleasant workforce

• An attitude of success that will give you a sustainable competitive advantage

• Reduced overhead since sheltered workshops and ADCs provide their own worker’s compensation and supervision (payroll costs are also reduced)

• More space in house by utilizing sheltered workshop/ADC facilities for project sites

• Fewer personnel issues, no need to hire new people, fewer terminations thus reduced unemployment costs, etc.

• Workplace solutions utilizing realistic, workable strategies

• Getting your job done according to your specifications and your time lines

• SATISFACTION OF KNOWING THAT YOU HAVE CHANGED LIVES

Our programs have become engrained in corporate philosophies and corporate cultures often embracing environmental stewardship.  We want to provide safe, efficient and rewarding (both financially and socially) vocational experiences to persons with special abilities

Example:
One nationally established business partner has implemented zero waste sustainability goals.  Working with them and their vendors, we presented services allowing them to integrate re-use, recycling and up-cycling programs to create closed loop systems presenting cost savings while advancing their zero waste sustainability goals.


Interesting Business Facts

• In 2008, Missouri’s sheltered workshops successfully completed gross sales of over $71Million dollars.  They employ approximately 7800 persons with disabilities

• Up to 95% of workshop total operating budget may be derived from production income

• These centers are known to be well-managed, professional organizations with the on-going capacity to develop and manage diverse and individualized support and services

• Sheltered workshops and similar organizations provide skills training and promote vocational opportunities for their clientele in a variety of settings

• Workshops enable their clientele to put money back into their communities via payroll, purchase of goods and services, and participation in community affairs to name a few

• They contribute significantly to the commerce of their communities

If you are interested in becoming a business partner with Gateway to Special Abilities, or have work these workshops can accomplish, please click here to fill out your contact information.