Michell Lutes has been working with individuals seeking employment for over 15 years as part of her job duties in Special Education in the Texas Public School System. She facilitated Community Based Instruction Programs and developed appropriate work sites, provided supports, and recommended accommodations at work sites for students. The results of her efforts and the students’s efforts were successful, sustainable employment outcomes. Ms. Lutes has a thorough knowledge of a variety of disabilities and how they can impact an individuals in the workplace. She has demonstrated over the years the ability to build relationships with an individuals, understand their needs, and develop strategies for successful employment outcomes.