Building Inclusion That Works Forward
Proven leadership in program management, disability inclusion, and youth in transition services — delivering training, technical assistance, research, and mentoring for organizations of every size.
- Program Management
- Disability Inclusion
- Skills Lab
- Branding & Consumer Relations
- Training & Technical Assistance
- Youth in Transition
Our Mission
Advancing disability inclusion through effective project management, training, and public relations services.
Our Services
From program strategy to hands-on technical assistance, we deliver results that advance inclusion and accessibility.
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Skills Lab
Plain-language certification courses in networking, project planning, and workplace tech.
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Program & Project Management
Strategic oversight and hands-on coordination for complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
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Branding & Consumer Relations
Authentic brand development and communications that resonate with diverse audiences.
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Disability Inclusion & Accessibility
Practical guidance to embed disability equity and accessibility across your programs.
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Mentoring & Engagement
Structured mentoring frameworks and engagement strategies that build real connections.
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Training & Technical Assistance
Clear, accessible training and TA that translates complex concepts into actionable tools.
Build Confidence for the Workplace — and Earn a Verified Credential
Cohort-based certification courses in networking, project planning, and workplace tech — built in plain language for people with disabilities, youth in transition, and anyone who learns best when things are explained clearly.
Trusted by Organizations Making a Difference
Working with ForwardWorks Consulting has been a game-changer for the Peer MentoringWorks platform. Their ability to take complex concepts and translate them into clear, accessible guides, practical tools, and engaging training content has elevated the quality and usability of our resources.
Derek Shields is the amazing project manager we never knew we needed and so much more: a thoughtful editor, an experienced disability policy expert, a calm voice, and a careful listener. This book is better because you gave it your skills.
Ready to move forward?
Let's talk about how ForwardWorks can support your organization's inclusion goals.
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