Business Spotlight: Panera Bread
Over the past decade, Panera Bread Co., a national chain of bakery cafes, has lead the way in the employment of the disability community in metro Atlanta. Individuals employed by Panera Bread Co. manage restaurant food preparation and service sectors contributing to smooth operation of the bakery-café. Employees with disabilities have consistently demonstrated job commitment and responsibility at the chain, with many workers remaining for multiple years, increasing employee retention in an industry of high turnover, and as a result, positively impacting the bottom line. The job experience BDI clients gain while working at Panera Bread Co. provides them with the independence, self-sufficiency and dignity all workers deserve.

Business Spotlight: BDI Outsource Solutions
BDI's Outsource Solutions program offers a variety of services that can help businesses become more productive, save money and help relieve time-consuming activities including assembly and packaging, order fulfillment, collating, advertising promotions, full-service procurement and production (on-site or at BDI's 50,000-square-foot workspace and warehouse). Here is a glimpse of two satisfied customers.

BDI Comprehensive Video
Bobby Dodd Institute (BDI) is an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization that provides hands-on job training, placement, and employment opportunities to people with disabilities and disadvantages. BDI serves approximately 500 people per year and employs nearly 100 individuals in its various lines of business. Find out more about the positive impact BDI makes!

Business Spotlight: AutoTrader.com
Bobby Dodd Institute's Employer of the Year Award recognizes companies dedicated to expanding workplace opportunities for individuals with disadvantages and disabilities. This year's recipient is Autotrader.com, Inc., the largest Internet auto marketplace for buying and selling used or new cars. Autotrader.com recognizes the ability in all of us and has had remarkable success in hiring people with disabilities.

Business Spotlight: GSU Mailroom
For the past seven years, Bobby Dodd Institute (BDI) has worked with Pitney Bowes to operate the mailroom and post office at Atlanta-based Georgia State University. The majority of the staff members have a disability, but as they show in this video, they are more than able to operate a high-performing mailroom.

Business Spotlight: DeKalb Medical
For over a decade, the VA has worked with BDI to extend numerous employment opportunities to people with disabilities and disadvantages. Individuals employed by the Atlanta VA Medical Center manage the switchboard or service the medical center’s printers and fax machines. As a result, the VA receives consistent high-quality service and the BDI employees gain the independence, self-sufficiency and dignity all workers deserve.