Paul Helps People Breathe Easy
Paul has always been creative. It runs in his family – both of his parents were ‘makers,’ and they passed that skill to Paul and his sister, Paula. Paul has a talent for needlepoint, while Paula is a professional photographer who also enjoys knitting, crocheting, and...
Jazzmine – A Recipe for Greatness
Jazzmine has always enjoyed being in the kitchen. Cooking and taking care of people have been constant themes in Jazzmine’s life, ever since her Grandmother starting teaching her how to navigate the kitchen at age 7. Because of her instinct to take care of others...
EmployAbility Welcomes Kat Thompson as Director of Training and Supported Employment
Kat Thompson has joined EmployAbility as the Director of Training and Supported Employment, a position previously held by current CEO/President Brendan Ferrara. In this role, Thompson will oversee EmployAbility’s Pre-Vocational Training program, The Academy, as well...
Amani – Feeding the Soul
Amani had just started her job as a Cook at The Habersham House just two months before the Coronavirus hit and the entire world seemed to turn upside down. Although she was no stranger to the kitchen, Amani admits it was a challenge to no longer have the interaction...
A Proud Essential Worker
Like so many others, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are also concerned and equally affected, with many being laid off or furloughed. But times of difficulty can bring out the best in people, and we wanted to share with you how Brian has...
Brendan Ferrara Becomes CEO / President of EmployAbility
Brendan Ferrara, Director of Training and Supported Employment, will move into position of President/CEO of EmployAbility effective February 1, 2020. Ferrara’s selection is a result of the organization’s leadership succession plan put into place more than a year ago...
Forging Friendships with Special Pops
Feeling a sense of belonging is something everybody wants to experience, but it can be a challenge to find the right fit. Our friends with IDD are no different and are always looking for new ways to learn, engage in the community, and feel wanted and accepted. Ten...
Lending a Hand and Making an Impact
From the big smile on Yasmin’s face, it’s hard to imagine she used to be timid – but before joining EmployAbility’s Community Access program, Yasmin was a bit of a wallflower. Community Access focuses on helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities...