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BrightSteps LLC

Sponsors

At BrightSteps, our mission to provide young adults with disabilities vocational exploration and access to job readiness skills would not be possible without the support of our sponsors. Their contributions provide the critical funding needed to deliver hands-on instruction, build employer partnerships, and create pathways to independence for every participant. Together, we are not just running a program — we are building futures.

Your Support Makes a Difference

Your sponsorship will enable BrightSteps to:​​​

  • Provide needs-based tuition opportunities

  • Develop curriculum and instructional materials

  • Support staff salaries for instructors 

  • Acquire participant supports and assistive technology

  • ​​Expand community partnerships and employer engagement

Call to Action

Employment Gap in Tennessee

Tennessee ranks 44th in the U.S. for employment among individuals with disabilities, well below the national average. Key barriers to employment in Tennessee include limited transition planning - leaving many students leaving school unprepared for work, low expectations and biases, lack of inclusive programs, and few options for supportive, community-based employment.

BrightSteps is committed to filling critical gaps by providing a bridge between special education and competitive employment. Through a comprehensive program focusing on the transition from school to the workforce, and building partnerships with employers, our mission is to shrink the gap and prepare individuals with disabilities for employment, empowerment, and independence.

Please reach out with any collaboration proposals you may have. Any support is appreciated! 

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