Employment opportunities for adults with ACLD

Non-proft Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities Inc. has announced the launch of its new employment opportunity and business called, Candleworks.

The new business was developed by ACLD for adults with autism, learning and developmental disabilities to gain meaningful employment and economic self-sufciency.

Employees with difering abilities work together in every facet of the Candleworks business, including research and development of fragrances and scents, melting and mixing the blend of fragrances, hand-pouring each candle or wax melt, processing the orders and packaging and shipping the products to customers.

The new website is live and open to the public by visiting www.candleworks.org.

This new initiative creates sustainable employment for adults who are eager to join the workforce but are faced with limited opportunities.

“With Candleworks, we have developed a sustainable business model for people with developmental disabilities to contribution to society