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August Impact E-Newsletter
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Human Resource Manager Receives Professional Excellence Award
Human Resources Manager Jessica Hanson has become the inaugural recipient of the HR Professional Excellence Award, presented by the Connecticut Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) for outstanding contributions in the field! She humbly accepted the accolades this spring, during a tri-state conference at Mohegan Sun attended by 300 of […]
June Impact Newsletter
Enjoying the Great Outdoors at Rocking Horse Ranch At Ability Beyond, we strive to offer supports that build life skills and foster connections for the individuals we serve across the age spectrum. We believe rewarding community experiences encourage social readiness and nurture self-expression, independence and confidence. Thanks to the generous […]
Celebrating Decades of Service with Ability Beyond
Dozens of employees, some of which have called Ability Beyond home for more than 35 years, were celebrated for their longevity of service to the organization during the annual Years of Service event held at the Amber Room in Danbury. “It’s both humbling and inspiring to be surrounded by people […]
State Sen. Tony Hwang Urges Equitable Funding for Disability Service Providers
BETHEL CT – Leaders with Ability Beyond, the state’s second largest providers of services for people with disabilities, met with state Sen. Tony Hwang Monday to discuss the critical need for additional funding for disability services. “We have a dual delivery system in Connecticut where nonprofits provide 80 percent of […]
Employees Graduate from Pathways Training Program
After six months of training, a dozen employees took a significant step forward recently in their careers as Direct Support Professionals with Ability Beyond. The employees graduated from our nationally recognized Pathways to Excellence program, one of the many training opportunities offered by Ability Beyond. This tremendously successful program provides […]
Overcoming Barriers to Employment
Julie Sowash, Executive Director of our Disability Solutions division, recently discussed in a podcast – Scott in the System – how they help break down barriers to employment for people with disabilities with major corporations. Businesses that have worked with DS include Pepsico, Sychronogy, Oracle, Honewell, and more. “Its about […]
In 70 years, Ability Beyond grows from humble origins
By Kaitlin Lyle April 1, 2023 Ability Beyond started in 1953 with a small group of families with children with disabilities who “just wanted a better life for their kids,” said Jane Davis, chief executive officer of Ability Beyond. “At the time, things like equal education opportunity and special education […]
Ability Beyond To Celebrate 70 Years of Service During Gala & Beyond
Annual “Gala & Beyond” Will Honor Decades of Past Honorees Honorees representing decades of community service will join Ability Beyond during the Gala & Beyond Platinum Jubilee next month to celebrate the organization’s 70th anniversary. “Ability Beyond started with a group of parents in Danbury who wanted a better life […]
Disabled Workforce Expands Thanks Job Boom
As employers continue their frenzied hiring and inflation stays high, people with disabilities are increasingly at work across the country. NBC News recently featured Ability Beyond as they dug into the increased employment among those with disabilities. Carrie O’Connell, director of Ability Beyond’s programs and services, said businesses are eagerly […]