Wegmans driver inspires others with autism to pursue their goals
By Christie Ileto
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MOUNT LAUREL, New Jersey (WPVI) — What some saw as limitations, George Lynn turned into lifelong motivation.
For the past decade, Lynn has worked as a pharmacy delivery driver at the Mount Laurel Wegmans, a job he calls his dream. He says he’s proving that no diagnosis can dictate destiny.
Diagnosed with autism at age 3, Lynn refused to let that label define him. He started in an entry-level role at the supermarket chain and worked his way up.
His current position came through The Arc of Camden, an organization that supports people with developmental disabilities.
“After a while, George said, ‘I can do more. I want to work in the pharmacy department,'” said Jessica Scott, director of employment services at The Arc of Camden. “So we ended up helping him advocate for a higher role.”
“They taught me how to follow through, like with management, to make sure I was able to get the job,” Lynn said. “I was so grateful.”
“We hire people for their heart. The training is easy, you can teach them the technical parts of what they do,” store manager Todd Allen said. “There’s something for everybody.”
Lynn now travels to speak about his disability, early intervention and the impact of supported employment.
“Autism does not stop you, because what Arc of Camden County does for these people with disabilities is they make you feel like you’re part of society and not secluded,” Lynn said. “They want to make you feel included.”
He hopes his story inspires others with autism to pursue their goals.
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