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Melwood has been a pioneer in disability employment for nearly 60 years. Today, the organization supports workers at more than 60 federal sites, delivers tailored vocational services, and partners with researchers and agencies to expand opportunities for neurodivergent talent.
By David Egan, Melwood Enterprise Board Member For over 25 years, I’ve worked in competitive roles at prestigious companies. I became the first person with an intellectual disability selected as a Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Public Policy Fellow on Capitol Hill. I’ve testified before Congress, addressed the United Nations, spoken internationally, currently serve on numerous […]
As the federal government shutdown continues, national and regional media outlets have spotlighted Melwood’s concerns about the impact on its workforce of approximately 1,000 employees with disabilities who work at federal sites across the region. Jewelyn Cosgrove, Melwood’s Vice President of Government and Public Relations, has been featured in multiple outlets including the Wall Street […]
Our region is known for its highly skilled workforce and wide range of opportunities—from entry-level positions to technical roles in thriving sectors like health care, aerospace, and AI. Yet despite this diversity of opportunities, many residents are struggling to get a foothold while employers struggle to find trained, prepared workers. The problem isn’t a shortage […]
