Brendan Ferrara, President and CEO of EmployAbility has been recognized for his exceptional contributions to the community with the esteemed "I am Tourism Award" by the Tourism Leadership Council (TLC) of Savannah. The award ceremony, held at Savannah Convention Center, commemorated Ferrara's relentless dedication to empowering individuals with disabilities through EmployAbility's transformative initiatives.

Tamika's journey at SCAD has been filled with personal growth, valuable experiences, and significant accomplishments throughout her employment. With each passing year, her confidence soared, and her skills blossomed. Her colleagues and customers love her, recognizing the immense value she brought to the café's vibrant community.

We are thrilled to celebrate a momentous milestone in the career of an exceptional employee, Willie Hall. This year marks Mr. Hall’s 50th anniversary with the organization, a testament to his unwavering dedication, commitment, and profound impact on individuals with disabilities.

The Night of Champions award ceremony is a celebration of exceptional individuals with disabilities who are shattering barriers, reshaping perceptions about accessible employment, and recognizing employers who wholeheartedly embrace inclusivity.

We teamed up with UGA Extension for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program!

At EmployAbility, we are committed to providing the best possible services to our deserving participants. Throughout the year, our staff completes training and certification courses to ensure everyone is up to date on best practices while caring for some of our most vulnerable populations.

Officially recognized in 2004, Disability Pride Month started with a parade in Boston, MA, in 1990 to celebrate the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Our newest community employment partner, Innomed, has been manufacturing surgical instruments for orthopedic surgery in Savannah since 1985. They recently needed to increase their staff and hired Supported Employment participants Andrew and Jennifer to package medical supplies.

We are thrilled to celebrate the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society Night of Champions. This award ceremony recognizes outstanding employees with disabilities who are breaking barriers by changing minds about accessible jobs, and the employers who embrace inclusivity.

For over a decade now, EmployAbility has collaborated with many local non-profits, including Meals on Wheels; Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia; Habitat for Humanity; Emmaus House; and Union Mission, as part of our Community Access Group.

March is Women’s History Month and National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month – which gives us a lot to celebrate.

Everyone needs to feel in control of the world around us, and one of the ways we try to achieve this is by creating order in our lives.

When we create a person-centered plan, that participant is a core part of the planning and support team. When the individual is a part of their own team, the plan reflects their own values, ambitions, and passions.

Our participants were invited to collaborate on a new work of art inspired by artist Sonya Clark for the Telfair Museum’s annual “Making Marks” exhibition!

A Wondrous Celebration for a Wonderful Man This year we are honored to celebrate Rodney’s 50th Anniversary with a huge party we dubbed “Rodney-Fest.”

Our Supported Employment services help individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities locate and maintain meaningful employment in our community.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and the theme for 2021 is, “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion.”