Since 1999, we have helped hundreds of people become more independent, more connected and more self-driven. To us, success is mostly about helping our clients live their lives in their own way. We do this by teaching them both life and employment skills - valuable real world skills that help the employer's bottom line and help build our clients’ self-worth. Ability Specialists is committed to helping every individual we work with reach his or her highest potential. We understand that no two people are alike, therefore it is our goal to ensure that we help every individual create their own specific success story. We encourage them to take prudent risks that will teach new skills and build confidence. Unlike other services, we do not provide a “caretaker program” where participants are simply supervised while doing standard activities. Our proven mentor-based approach is designed to individualize programs for every person, and has helped us clearly stand apart. True to our name, we specialize in helping every individual achieve his or her full set of unique abilities. Our dedicated and highly trained mentors deliver experiential learning programs that build better support networks, deeper friendships and stronger ties with communities. By creating these kinds of constructive learning frameworks, we support and teach useful and practical skills that lead toward greater independence. At Ability Specialists, expectations are always high. We motivate people on a daily basis - never supporting the use of their disabilities as excuses for over-dependence on others. We have found, time and again, that our mentor-based supportive learning environment results in participants becoming well-adjusted adults with the freedom to pursue more self-sufficient lives. Our programs meet our participants' individual needs through:
-Team-oriented systems that include parents, mentors, and the community.
-A highly-trained, compassionate staff that focuses on each participant's unique needs.
-A fun supportive atmosphere that creates a sense of community.
-Skills-based experiential learning programs that promote productivity in daily life.
-Exceptional service to participants, their families, and our supporters.
