"Floyd is a valuable asset to our team. Everybody loves him as far as employees and customers. We even have customers ask for him to carry out his groceries. He's a good valuable member." -Matt, Food Giant Store Manager If you stop what you are doing and watch this four-minute video, we promise you're day will be brighter than it was before. Floyd inspires and impacts his coworkers day in and day out. Floyd doesn't just work for himself but works to make his family proud. Matt, Food Giant Store Manager, iterated that if he lost Floyd, he would have to hire two or three people to do his job. "He is that good." Check out more inspiring videos from the #ICanWorkToo Video Project powered by Tennessee Valley Authority. If you want to know how you can break barriers with disabilities in the workforce, reach out! #TheSTARCenter #PoweredByTVA #PowerOfPartnership #FoodGiant Musicbed SyncID: MB01SLUQVGIO4DB

“Disability… it’s not a curse. I think of it more as a gift.” Caleb Buback, serves as a Sterile Processing Technician for West Tennessee Healthcare. As a #HealthcareHero and an essential worker, he acts as the first line of defense for infection prevention and the patient. His manager elaborates that Caleb is one of the hardest working employee she’s ever seen. Watch Caleb’s story. Learn more about the ICanWorkToo project by going to ICanWorkToo.com. Make sure you subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss some of this good news. Musicbed SyncID: MB01SLUQVGIO4DB

“We give people chances regardless of who they are.” Kevin, Dollywood Area Manager of Training Patrick Bowman’s vibrant personality has played a vital role in hospitality at Dollywood for over 18 years. Throughout his time in the park, he has been able to make friends, provide for himself, and gift to others. Everyone in the park knows Patrick, because he loves to make everyone feel welcome! Checkout more inspiring videos from the #ICanWorkToo Video Project powered by Tennessee Valley Authority. #TheSTARCenter #PoweredByTVA #PowerOfPartnership #Dollywood Musicbed SyncID: MB01SLUQVGIO4DB

“It’s an awesome day!” has become David Buback’s life motto. David serves in the Starbucks at West Tennessee Healthcare. His supervisor shares how David is very dedicated and willing to learn. Learn more about the ICanWorkToo project by going to ICanWorkToo.com. Make sure you subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss some of this good news. #TheStarCenter #CrushTheNo #DifferentIsPerfect #ICanWorkToo #BipolarDisorder

"He brought a lot of joy to the Laundry Department from the first time we met him and he's very committed." Terri Davis, Director of Laundry Services, West Tennessee Healthcare Kenneth not only has a positive attitude when working, but he also loves what he does. He enjoys saving his money, providing for himself, and spending time with his coworkers. Kenneth was a participant in Project Search and landed his job in the Laundry Department shortly after the end of the program! He work ethic is unmatched. Thank you, Kenneth, for sharing your heart and humor! Check out more inspiring videos from the #ICanWorkToo Video Project powered by Tennessee Valley Authority. If you want to know how you can break barriers with disabilities in the workforce, reach out! #TheSTARCenter #PoweredByTVA #PowerOfPartnership #WestTennesseeHealthcare #TikTok

"Juston (Free) wanted to be an actor, he wanted to be on stage, to perform...being able to do something he loves and get paid for it gave him freedom." - Dave Buck, The Chattanooga Autism Center Juston works as a guest service specialist at Rock City in Chattanooga, TN. His coworkers rave about his contagious positivity and his uncanny ability to light up a room with his acting skills. Check out more inspiring stories about individuals with disabilities in the workplace by visiting ICanWorkToo.com. Make sure you subscribe and turn on notifications, so you never miss some of this good news powered by TVA. #TheStarCenter #CrushTheNo #DifferentIsPerfect #ICanWorkToo #PoweredByTVA #PowerOfPartnership Musicbed SyncID: MB01SLUQVGIO4DB

For people that have disabilities, everybody deserves a chance. Everyone has different things they can bring to the table." Bring joy to your day by watching Todd Clayton's #ICanWorkToo story. He proves that being nonverbal doesn't stop him from doing an incredible job at work, where he inspires everyone around him. Learn more about the ICanWorkToo project by going to ICanWorkToo.com. Make sure you subscribe and turn on notifications, so you never miss some of this good news. STAR Center https://www.star-center.org/ Musicbed SyncID: MB01N1FR1UXG5UD

"I was no longer able to be a machinist or tool and die maker because of an automobile accident in 2018...it left me paraplegic." -Terry Vires Wendy Mercer talks about how Terry was able to reinvent himself after his accident as a teaching assistant at Tennessee Applied College of Technology. His wealth of experience, confidence, and ability to engage students adds so much to TCAT. Terry thank you for sharing your story and encouraging others to keep moving forward. Check out more inspiring videos from the #ICanWorkToo Video Project powered by Tennessee Valley Authority. If you want to know how you can break barriers with disabilities in the workforce, reach out! #TheSTARCenter #PoweredByTVA #PowerOfPartnership #TCAT #ToolandDie Musicbed SyncID: MB01SLUQVGIO4DB