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vide complimentary, socially distanced “scenic access rides” to employees and other members of the same household. “Supporting the wellbeing of our em-
ployees with disabilities is vital,” says Dawn Horwath, rehabilitation services director at PRIDE. “The mental health component asso- ciated with offering a socially distanced out- door experience has proven to be invaluable. The feedback we have received from our em- ployees with disabilities, their caregivers and families has been universally and over- whelmingly positive.”
Ride with PRIDE Despite being able to work,
many individuals with disabili- ties lack a driver’s license, access to a vehicle or reliable public transportation, which makes holding many types of jobs impos- sible.
PRIDE Industries operates a
fleet of 60 vehicles, which prior to the pandemic, covered more than 90 routes per day, providing tens of thousands of rides per month to individuals who work at PRIDE or at other businesses in certain parts of northern Califor- nia.
Even though many of its em-
ployees with disabilities are not currently able to come into work, PRIDE Industries values them and understands that they are an important part of the company. Likewise, the employees un-
derstand that PRIDE respects them and their contributions, even if they are different during the pandemic. Every employee al- so understands that the compa- ny’s customers come to PRIDE for results. Each company measures
performance excellence different- ly. Factors include increased quality, improved efficiency, bet- ter value, customized solutions, or greater flexibility. PRIDE cre- ates customer value by delivering in each of these areas. The company also creates so-
cial value when it helps individu- als move from dependence to greater independence and gain- ing higher self-esteem from earn- ing a paycheck. Because PRIDE’s
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customers’ operations are diverse and com- plex, its customized service offerings span several categories that work either independ- ently or together. Dedicated project engineering teams an-
alyze for manufacturability, test, and repair, while account management teams develop an in-depth understanding of each customer’s unique requirements, customizing solutions to match their specific needs. PRIDE project teams stay in constant communication to refine services so that they remain aligned with customers’ continually changing needs and objectives. PRIDE In- dustries has the logistics capabilities, ware- house distribution, and global sourcing ex-
pertise required for just-in-time deliveries and budget-friendly solutions. “We are proud of our employees and the
work that they do,” says Wursten. “We un- derstand that the COVID pandemic presents many with different levels of difficulty, and we are grateful to have the ability to remove some added stress. Our employees are a big part of PRIDE’s success so being able to help them manage the ‘new normal’ a little easier is an honor.” Contact: PRIDE Industries, 10030
Foothills Boulevard, Roseville, CA 95747 % 916-753-4339 E-mail:
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