Dr. Sara Grivetti

Chief Executive Officer

Services To Enhance Potential (STEP)

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DEARBORN, MI — October 29, 2026 — In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month this October, Services To Enhance Potential (STEP) has announced the launch of STEP FORWARD (“Foundations for Opportunity, Readiness, Work, Achievement, & Recognizing Dreams”), a comprehensive, person-centered service model designed to expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities to build skills, increase independence, pursue meaningful employment, and become more actively engaged in their communities.

At the core of STEP FORWARD is a simple yet powerful belief: every person has strengths, goals, and abilities that deserve to be recognized, supported, and given the opportunity to grow.

Through a structured curriculum, individualized scheduling, community-based experiences, and coordinated supports, STEP FORWARD aligns services directly with each member’s personal goals. The model also strengthens collaboration among members, families, staff, service providers, and community partners, creating clear pathways toward employment, greater self-reliance, stronger community connections, and a deeper sense of belonging.

“National Disability Employment Awareness Month is a fitting time to launch STEP FORWARD as we reaffirm our commitment to honoring each member as an individual,” said Dr. Sara Grivetti, CEO of STEP. “At STEP, we believe that true inclusion starts when we focus on what people can do and provide the tailored tools they need to thrive. STEP FORWARD isn’t just a service model—it is a promise to continuously innovate and redesign our programs around meaningful outcomes, ensuring every individual has the choice, support, and opportunity to build a future that is truly their own.”

STEP FORWARD represents STEP’s dedication to redesigning its services around consistent quality, continuous improvement, and person-centered success. By opening clearer pathways to skill development and career achievement, STEP FORWARD empowers every member to move toward greater choice, inclusion, and personal fulfillment.

For more information about Services To Enhance Potential, please visit stepcentral.org.

Services To Enhance Potential (STEP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities across Wayne County to achieve their self-determined goals through personalized services, skill development, employment opportunities, and community integration.