A Path to New Beginnings: How DVR Helped Pivot One Man's Career and another Man's Business

Nearly six years ago, Eddie P. went to work as usual at his Milwaukee-based manufacturing job. While there, he suffered a significant neck and back injury and was unable to return to work. Doctors later determined that the injury was caused by compressed nerve roots, which made it difficult for him to turn his neck and weakened his hands. Ultimately, he underwent surgery to fuse several vertebrae.

At the time, Eddie was in his early 40s and had always worked in physically demanding jobs. But that type of work was no longer possible after his injury. During the time of his multi-year recovery, he faced a new challenge – what to do next and how to stay employed. One of his doctors told him about the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), and he reached out.

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