According to Ability Connection Board Member and advocate Debbie Francis,
“Ability Connection proves daily that there are truly angels among us! Along with essential care, they bring dignity and joy to children and adults with lifelong mental and physical disabilities. Our family is forever grateful to them. Let me tell you why my wish is that you join us in supporting this unique organization.
“Founded in 1953, Ability Connection is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that serves more than 1,000 Texans with all types of intellectual or other developmental disabilities. The organization’s members are individuals with skills, passions, interests, humor, creativity, dignity and determination.
“A team of experienced, dedicated employees and volunteers work hard to empower them to live their best lives possible by removing barriers that inhibit independence and autonomy. Today, one in five people have a disability – which is why their services are so critical.
“Ability Connection’s core values of ‘Compassion, Respect, and Results’ allow them to provide world-class services for members and their families, with an individualized focus on each person’s ability and the belief in each individual’s potential.
“Through their ‘one person’ focus, they learn what priorities individuals and families want, and then work diligently to address those choices and goals.
“Ability Connection’s services and support include physical, speech and occupational therapy, adult day habilitation, assistive technology, transportation, residential care, information and referral, case management and in-home support for members and their families.
“Please take a moment to learn more about Ability Connection by visiting abilityconnection.org.”
