About ForwardWorks
Our Mission
At ForwardWorks, we advance disability inclusion through effective project management, training and public relations services. Our mission is to move your disability and accessibility initiatives forward.
Our Vision
A more inclusive society where everyone belongs.
About Us
Established in 2016, ForwardWorks is an SBA Certified Woman-Owned Small Business with offices in Virginia and Maryland. Created to blend program and performance management with inclusion practices to move policies, programs and progress forward, our team believes our communities – where we live, learn, work, and play – should and will be fully accessible and inclusive.
At ForwardWorks, we recognize that change can be hard and that realizing cultural adoption of disability inclusion can be ever harder. That’s where we come in – to help our clients get from where they are to where they want to be. We provide a customized experience and work closely with our clients to design and deliver solutions to obtain their desired inclusion outcomes and results.
ForwardWorks consultants bring both experience and a collaborative mindset to drive learning, growth, innovation, and transformation in our projects. We also truly enjoy what we do and we bring that satisfaction for our clients to experience as well.
Our Values
We believe in moving disability and accessibility initiatives forward to include people with disabilities in defining their own goals and living the lives they want and deserve. Our core values reflect our commitment to respect, empowerment, and collaboration, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute effectively. Oh, we like to pay it forward, too!
Our Approach
Our approach centers on understanding the intersection of requirements, from laws and standards to client mission and tasks. By using proven project management disciplines, evidence-based strategies, and fostering peer support, we help our clients implement effective solutions that create lasting change and improve whole community participation and belonging.
Get Involved
Whether you are a business looking for guidance on best practices or an individual seeking mentorship (or anyone in between), ForwardWorks is here to assist and support you. To get involved, please reach out by submitting our Contact Form.
Let’s move forward, together.
Our Team
Mary Beth Shields, CEO
Derek Shields, President
Kimberly Childs
Ana Morales
Kayla Smit
Sean Keilberg
Jayme Pendergraft
Sean Spence
Tamara Liddicoat
Mackenzie Shields
Prabjoat Swan
Erica Monken
Patrick Shields
