forwardworks.net

What It Is

ForwardWorks, LLC is a U.S.-based disability inclusion consulting and training organization founded in 2016. Its website states that it is an SBA Certified Woman-Owned Small Business and operates as a fully remote company. It is not a typical general-purpose SaaS product; instead, it provides consulting services around disability inclusion, accessibility, project management, and employment readiness, while also offering cohort-based online certification courses through ForwardWorks Skills Lab.

Core Capabilities

Its services are divided into five categories: project/performance management, disability inclusion and accessibility, training and technical assistance, brand and consumer relationships, and mentoring and engagement. Skills Lab is the part closest to software-based delivery. Courses are delivered through YesLMS and emphasize plain language and inclusive design, targeting people with disabilities, transition-age youth, job seekers, and the organizations that support them. Current courses include Networking as a Skillset, Project Planning, and Tech & AI at Work. Upon completion, learners can receive certificates and verifiable digital badges, which can be shared on LinkedIn, resumes, and email signatures.

Pricing and Procurement

The publicly listed price is $199 per person per course, with bulk pricing available for groups of five or more. Organizations can schedule a free 20-minute demo to receive a quote. Payment options are well suited to institutional procurement, including credit cards, Net-30 invoices, purchase orders (POs), and references to VR-authorized services and waiver-funded pathways. Pricing for consulting services and custom courses is not publicly disclosed.

Pros and Cons

The strengths are its very clear vertical focus, course design that carefully considers learners with disabilities, and ForwardWorks handling LMS registration, account setup, and learner orientation, which reduces the operational burden on organizations. It also supports custom content, dedicated cohorts, and proof of completion, making it suitable for public services and employment support programs.

The downside is that, from a SaaS or enterprise software perspective, the website does not disclose details about APIs, SSO, permission systems, data export, analytics reporting, or security and compliance certifications. Third-party integrations only appear to include YesLMS, Stripe, and LinkedIn sharing scenarios, so its platform capabilities are limited.

Who It’s For and Access from China

It is better suited to U.S.-based VR agencies, employment service providers, transition programs, CILs, disability inclusion consulting clients, and organizations that need accessible workforce readiness training. The source text does not provide information on access from China, so this is marked as unknown.