The National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices has recently appointed Nicole Cadovius, Director of CT Residential at Ability Beyond, as a member of their steering committee. The ‘NTG’ is a coalition of interested persons and organizations working toward ensuring that the needs and interests of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia – as well as their families and friends – are taken into account as part of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease.
Nicole is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. Formally of Haven Health Care as the Executive Director of the Smith House HCC, and a Regional Director of Operations throughout Connecticut. Nicole earned her MBA and MSM from Albertus Magnus College and a BS from the University of Connecticut. She serves on the AAIDD Region 10 Board and Healing the Children Northeast Board. Published on ASAonline Aging and Disability article, speaker at the ASA and YAI 2011 conferences.

Jane Hardesty Poole

Jane Hardesty Poole is a caring and passionate woman; a loving mother, generous philanthropist, avid collector of Japanese porcelain, and a valued member of the Board of Trustees of Ability Beyond. Jane’s greatest passion lies with her daughter, Josephine. Josephine, now 38 year old, is Jane and her late husband…

Ability Beyond Disability Partners with PepsiCo

For many years Ability Beyond Disability has been helping to successfully place individuals with disabilities in competitive jobs. Over time it has become apparent that there are many benefits to hiring individuals with disabilities; people with disabilities are more likely to stay with an employer, reducing turnover rates and saving…