With perseverance, discipline, self-awareness, and life-changing support from Ability Beyond, Rob made the courageous transition from one of our community living arrangements to his very first apartment, which he shares in Danbury with just one roommate. Read more about his uplifting story today! https://lnkd.in/eyYmBpVa
Ability Beyond
Individual and Family Services
Bethel, CT 2,609 followers
At Ability Beyond our mission is to discover, build and celebrate the abilities in all people.
About us
At Ability Beyond, we discover, build and celebrate the ability in all people. Our organization is dedicated to empowering every person, no matter their ability, to have the opportunity to live, work and thrive as an integral part of their community. We serve 3,000 adults with disabilities annually throughout Connecticut and New York, and support employment for people with disabilities nationwide with our affiliate consulting group Disability Solutions. For over 60 years, Ability Beyond has pioneered ways to help thousands of people with physical and mental disabilities to discover their abilities and become an integral part of their communities. Today, with over 3,000 people benefiting from our services across New York and Connecticut, we are at the forefront in developing innovative programs and best practices that are being recognized and adopted on a national level. Through our groundbreaking programs in community job training and placement, supported living, and recreational and educational enrichment, we empower the individuals we serve to live full and rewarding lives. We are always going beyond – to ensure that the people we serve have a place to call home, enjoy independence through work, and have a forever home where they can age with dignity. We are a 501 (c) (3) organization headquartered in Bethel, CT and Chappaqua, NY.
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http://www.abilitybeyond.org
External link for Ability Beyond
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Bethel, CT
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1953
- Specialties
- Residential Supports, Employment Resources, School to Community Transition Services, Young Adults, Day Programs, Clinical Supports, Mental Health Services, Transportation Services, Service Coordination, Vocational Training, Ticket to Work, Disability Services, Direct Care Providers, Advocacy, and Employment Services
Locations
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4 Berkshire Blvd
Bethel, CT 06801, US
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480 Bedford Rd
Chappaqua, NY 10514, US
Employees at Ability Beyond
Updates
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We are pleased to be once again the beneficiary of the Southwest Cafe 17th Annual Margarita 5K in Ridgefield! Register today for the only race in which each participant gets a free margarita at the finish line! See you there! https://lnkd.in/dSYmUhWQ #ridgefieldrunning #darienrunning #brookfieldrunning #forwardtogether #margarita5k #southwestcafe
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Those of us at Ability Beyond are excited to celebrate #DisabilityPrideMonth throughout July. Be proud of who you are and be #celebrated! Join us in our mission today to discover, build, and celebrate the ability in all people!
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Employees at Ability Beyond celebrated Pride Month with fun and educational activities that explored the history and meaning of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives. The pride celebration was organized by Ability Pride, the organization’s second and most recently announced employee resource group. #Pride #ERG #DEIB https://lnkd.in/e3Ts5KGE
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Alexandria once faced homelessness, but today, with the help of Ability Beyond and the Ticket To Work program, she is on her way to becoming a successful realtor and was able to transition to self-employment. https://lnkd.in/dT6A4r8G
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We were excited to celebrate #Juneteenth today with fun and educational activities that reflected on this important holiday at several of our locations in Connecticut and New York. Thank you to all of our coworkers who coordinated the activities and to everyone who particpated.
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Sign up now to hit the links and courts for Ability Beyond's annual Golf & Tennis Tournament on Monday, October 7 at Ridgewood Country Club! Gather your friends for a foursome or to join our round robin tennis tournament. Not interested in playing? Sponsor a golf tee and we'll feature your company logo or personalized message on the greens. Proceeds to benefit our programs that empower individuals with disabilities on their journeys to independence! Learn more about sponsorship opportunities and register today! https://lnkd.in/eMavxkXe
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Our athletes had a great time competing in #Aquatics, #Soccer, #Tennis, and #Track & Field during the Special Olympics Connecticut's #Summer #Games 2024. Thank you to all the volunteers and supporters who made the games happen, and congratulations to all our athletes who competed! Registrations are now open for #boche, #golf, and #softball. Reach out today!
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