EmployAbility’s mission is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

We envision a world without barriers to inclusion, equality, choice, or potential through an ongoing commitment to inclusive opportunities, advocacy, and family collaboration.

We're thrilled to introduce our Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) program, designed to help high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities gain the skills and confidence to take their first steps into the workforce.

As part of our Pre-Employment Training Programs through The Academy, Pre-ETS combines classroom learning, industry tours, and community experiences to teach essential skills like workplace readiness, job exploration, and self-advocacy. This program reflects EmployAbility’s commitment to empowering young adults to achieve meaningful careers and build connections in their community.

Introducing Pre-ETS

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Putting Ability in Action for

over 70 years

Our roots trace back to 1951 when a group of parents with special needs children created an organization to give people with IDD opportunities for socialization, enrichment, and education. In the decades since we’ve evolved to serve participants with an added focus on supported integrated employment and the valuable life skills that have always been a part of our mission.

With a proven track record in Supported Employment, EmployAbility prepares people with IDD for the workforce – identifying job prospects, preparing for interviews, and providing job coaching to ensure success.

EmployAbility also connects adults with IDD to daily volunteer opportunities and enrichment activities to become more confident, valued, and engaged in the community.

Stephen and Conner

“My son has been to a number of places, but EmployAbility impressed me with how proactive they are and really making him feel like they wanted him there.”

-Stephen Michael

In 2023, EmployAbility’s programs saw…

  • 111

    People Competitively Employed

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  • 100

    Percent Earning Above Minimum Wage

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  • 183

    People Engaging Daily in the Community

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  • 93

    Trainees Building Skills

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We are continuing to thank our recently retired Board members this month. Today, we say thanks to Rene Marinelli. Not only is Rene a generous supporter and amazing fundraiser, but she also led this year’s ‘Celebrating Stratton’ star
In this month of giving thanks, we proudly congratulate David ‘Fish’ Mihuta on his retirement from our Board of Directors and his leadership position at Freightliner of Savannah. Fish was an amazing ambassador for our organization and we
This month of Thanksgiving, we want to give heartfelt thanks the incredible members of our Board! Today, we thank Lee Beckmann, who recently retired as Chair of the Board. Lee’s leadership has been instrumental, guiding EmployAbility through a
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Exciting day for our EmployAbility Job Seekers group! Today, we had the incredible opportunity to tour the Westin in Savannah. A huge thank you to the general manager and their team for sharing insights about their roles and the hospitality industry.