Empowerment Works
Since our founding in 1923, Goodwill Dallas has remained dedicated to serving adults with IDD – a unique component of our mission compared to other Goodwill organizations in the network. Previously known as EWAT, we were excited to relaunch our program serving adults with IDD as Empowerment Works whose mission is to provide meaningful lifelong learning, vocational opportunities, and community engagement that evolves with an individual’s interests and needs.
How the Program Works
*Participants are not required to participate in all offerings.
Program Benefits:
Empowered Lives, Personalized Journeys:
Customized block schedules over a 13-week semester based on personal interests, needs, and goals.
Self-Advocacy and Decision-Making:
Encourages critical thinking and personal growth. Participants engage in a five-day-a-week program led by experienced instructors within a supportive, peer-based setting.
Increased Confidence and Self-Esteem:
Fosters a sense of accomplishment and improves well-being.
Pathways to Employment:
Opportunities for competitive, integrated employment within Goodwill and the North Texas community through our partnerships, in addition to alternative employment opportunities.
How to Get Started
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Schedule a tour to visit our facility and meet our staff
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Complete program paperwork to establish a Service Contract
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Create a personal pathway plan with an Empowerment Coach
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Determine a start date and begin onboarding process
Goodwill Empowerment Works is a Medicaid waiver program that partners with participants' Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) providers to establish Service Contracts. Client fees are set according to Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) guidelines and the client’s Level of Need. Currently, self-pay options are not available.
Notice: We currently cannot provide services for persons requiring medication management, significant off-site services, or any additional support measures that would need to be provided by Goodwill Dallas. Please contact us for more information and to see if we are the right fit for you.
Contact our Empowerment Works Team
3020 N. Westmoreland Rd. Dallas,
TX 75212
Ashley Johnson, Education Program Manager of Empowerment Works
Number: 972-982-0042 x 146
Scott Saucier, Director of Empowerment Works
Number: 469-872-0449 x 145