Arthur English-Ward

Arthur English-Ward was born and raised in South Jersey. He lives with a developmental disability but that has not held him back from achieving his goals. He had a positive experience growing up with a good support system throughout elementary, middle, and high school.

Arthur graduated from Absegami High School and went on to study culinary arts at Johnson and Wales University, College of Culinary Arts. He began working as a cook at Chickee and Pete's in Egg Harbor Township. His next goal was to transition into living independently. His mom came across a flyer about Atlantic CIL. He began participating in group activities and worked one on one with his Independent Living Specialist, Dawn. Together they began the search for housing. Arthur remembers the day he stood in line on a special application day to get into his apartment complex. "The line wrapped around the building, Ms. Dawn was most helpful making sure I had my documents ready, I got accepted and have been living on my own for 3 years now," he explained.

In his free time Arthur loves to spend time with his Nephew Jeff. They both like to play video games. He is also a proud member of Mainland Baptist Church and would like to give a shout out to them for being a second family throughout the years.