Due to the winter weather conditions, all day and work programs at our Bethel and Bristol locations will be operating on a one hour delay this morning. Public transportation will remain on time.
Ability Beyond
Individual and Family Services
Bethel, CT 2,768 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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https://abilitybeyond.org/
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- 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
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4 Berkshire Blvd
Bethel, CT 06801, US
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480 Bedford Rd
Chappaqua, NY 10514, US
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Updates
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The TIP (Technology Innovations for Peers) Squad led by Laurie Dale is an educational program established in 2015 that empowers young adults with disabilities to engage in research and development of assistive technologies. And it's the generous support of our community that makes it possible! Learn more about our TIP Squad and support their activities today! https://lnkd.in/dd8eFQGD
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At Ability Beyond, you have the opportunity to be impactful, celebrated, and accepted. We’re #hiring across #Connecticut and #newyork for various roles, including Direct Support Professionals, #caregivers, #Management Positions, #employment Specialists, Job Coaches, and #LPNs. Ready to make a meaningful impact? Come to our virtual job fair today to explore these exciting opportunities! “Drop-ins” are welcome. We look forward to meeting you soon! https://lnkd.in/eRuqgpZd
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If you are interested in internship programs for young adults with disabilities, join us virtually on December 11 to learn more about our Project Search program at #Danbury, #Waterbury, and #Norwalk Hospitals. Register today to learn more about this exciting opportunity! https://bit.ly/3VkiDkN
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We were thrilled earlier this week to host dozens of family members and people we serve during our annual Mingle & Jingle event. The evening was an opportunity to meet fellow family members, get to know the staff, and tour our facilities. Thank you to everyone who participated and made this wonderful evening happen.
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At Ability Beyond, we continue to connect with state lawmakers to advocate for our employees and the people we serve. We were proud to recently host several legislators to review our organization's priorities for the upcoming session. We were excited to see State Representatives Mitch Bolinky, Pat Callahan, Lucy Dathan, Marty Foncello, Ken Gucker, and State Senator Tony Hwang. Thank you for the opportunity to share the important work we do!
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If you are interested in internship programs for young adults with disabilities, join us virtually on December 11 to learn more about our Project Search program at #Danbury, #Waterbury, and #Norwalk Hospitals. Register today to learn more about this exciting opportunity! https://bit.ly/3VkiDkN
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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Ability Beyond. We are so thankful for our generous supporters, community partners, incredible staff, and our entire extended family. It’s because of you that we’re able to fulfil our mission to discover, build and celebrate the ability in all people. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season!