Ability
in Action
Ability in Action
EmployAbility prepares adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) for competitive employment and community integration.
We envision a community where people with disabilities are more broadly valued, hired by employers, receiving support, and participating in community activities.
Putting Ability in Action for nearly 70 years
Our roots begin all the way back in 1951, when a group of parents of 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 adults with an added focus on supported integrated employment, in addition to 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. We identify job prospects, prepare you for interviews, and provide 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.
In 2019, EmployAbility’s programs saw…
people competitively employed
EARNING ABOVE MINIMUM WAGE IN THE COMMUNITY
PEOPLE ENGAGING DAILY IN THE COMMUNITY
Trainees Building Skills in 2018
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