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  • Image shows a young woman in a red shirt and a young man in a green shirt and grey jacket smiling in an EmployAbility classroom

    We empower people with IDD through Day Hab, Prevocational Training, and Supported Employment

  • Image shows a Supported Employment participant smiling at his job packaging medical supplies.

    Connecting adults with IDD to competitive integrated employment

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    Daily opportunities for growth through volunteering and community activities

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    Pre-vocational training that builds essential skills - for life and the workplace!

EmployAbility’s mission is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to live full, meaningful lives.

We envision a world without barriers to inclusion, equality, choice, or potential through an ongoing commitment to inclusive opportunities, advocacy, and family collaboration.

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Putting Ability in Action for

over 70 years

Our roots trace back to 1951 when a group of parents with special needs children created an organization to give people with IDD opportunities for socialization, enrichment, and education. In the decades since we’ve evolved to serve participants with an added focus on supported integrated employment and the valuable life skills that have always been a part of our mission.

With a proven track record in Supported Employment, EmployAbility prepares people with IDD for the workforce – identifying job prospects, preparing for interviews, and providing job coaching to ensure success.

EmployAbility also connects adults with IDD to daily volunteer opportunities and enrichment activities to become more confident, valued, and engaged in the community.

Stephen and Conner

“My son has been to a number of places, but EmployAbility impressed me with how proactive they are and really making him feel like they wanted him here.”

-Stephen Michael

In 2023, EmployAbility’s programs saw…

  • 111

    People Competitively Employed

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  • 100

    Percent Earning Above Minimum Wage

    Image shows Supported Employment Participant smiling as she works at Publix icing cupcakes in the bakery
  • 183

    People Engaging Daily in the Community

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  • 93

    Trainees Building Skills

    Image shows participant smiling in Prevocational Training class.

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