It is often others who inspire us towards change.

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It was a client, let's call him Steve, who inspired Alex Voloshin to found BridgeWay To Independence, Inc. back in 2017. Alex had been working in healthcare and as a job coach/ILS worker. Steve, a member of the LGBTQ community living with a disability, was one of Alex's clients and had shared with Alex his history of past workers who didn't take the time to get to know him, understand him, or provide high-quality services. Alex believed that it was of utmost importance to provide Steve with the highest quality of care, which saw the start of a strong working relationship with Steve. 

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Later, when Alex told Steve that he had decided to move in another direction and would not be able to be his worker moving forward, Steve asked Alex if there were a way to continue working together. He did not want to go back to square one with a new worker and was committed to going wherever Alex went. Alex hadn't really thought about starting a business, but he didn't feel comfortable leaving Steve at the mercy of the companies Steve worked with in the past. Steve wanted to continue with a worker who valued and respected him. So, Alex decided to roll up his sleeves and start a company where every person, regardless of ability, would be provided high-quality care to live life to their fullest potential.