Abilities United
Abilities United
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About this organization
Mission
Abilities United advances advocacy, inclusion, and independence for people with developmental disabilities. Founded in 1963 by 12 families whose children had intellectual disabilities, Abilities United (formerly C.A.R, Community Association for Rehabilitation), ), a not-for profit 501(c)3 organization, now serves a diverse group of individuals in the San Francisco Bay Area, who have developmental (autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, and intellectual disability) and physical disabilities or are at risk of developmental delay. Since its inception, Abilities United has offered people of all ages and abilities educational, therapeutic, recreational and vocational experiences to help them lead meaningful lives and resource connections that make it easier for them to lead the lives they chose. As we have evolved from a sheltered environment to one of community inclusion, our neighbors can see that indeed, each individual has abilities and together we strengthen our community. Abilities United has been accredited by CARF, a national rehabilitation services accreditation commission, since 1980.
About
ADULT SERVICES ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL OR OTHER DISABILITIES TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES. USING COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND EXPERIENCES, ADULT SERVICES SPECIALISTS AND COMMUNITY TRAINING INSTRUCTORS ASSIST INDIVIDUALS TO ACQUIRE OR EXPAND THEIR SKILLS THROUGH THE ADULT DAY ACTIVITIES, TAILORED DAY SERVICES, COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, INTEGRATED LIVING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAMS. THE DEPARTMENT SERVED 287 UNIQUE ADULTS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2018.ADULT DAY ACTIVITIES - AT ADULT DAY ACTIVITIES, ADULTS CHOOSE FROM A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES TO EXPERIENCE NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND LEARN DAILY LIVING AND COMMUNITY SKILLS. PARTICIPANTS LEARN HOUSEHOLD TASKS SUCH AS SHOPPING, COOKING, LAUNDRY, CLEANING, AND GARDENING; COMMUNITY LIFE SKILLS LIKE TRANSPORTATION USAGE AND RESTAURANT DINING; AND HOW TO ACCESS COMMUNITY RESOURCES SUCH AS LIBRARIES, MUSEUMS, THEATRES, PARKS, AND OTHER PUBLIC AREAS. THE PARTICIPANTS WE SERVE MAKE THEIR OWN GOALS, CHOICES, AND DECISIONS ABOUT THE SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE THEY NEED FROM THEIR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND ADULT DAY ACTIVITIES STAFF.TAILORED DAY SERVICES - IN LIEU OF THE DAY PROGRAM, IF PARTICIPANTS PREFER TO WORK WITH A ONE-TO-ONE LIFE SKILLS COACH AND CUSTOMIZE THEIR TRAINING TO FIT THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS, THE TAILORED DAY SERVICE IS THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR THEM. THEY DETERMINE HOW THEY SPEND THEIR TIME, AND CAN CHOSE FROM VOLUNTEER WORK, COMPUTER EDUCATION, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, DAILY LIVING SKILLS, OR THEIR OWN SPECIAL INTERESTS.COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS - AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY, THE PARTICIPANTS WE SERVE HAVE ACCESS TO MANY FREE PUBLIC RESOURCES AND ACTIVITIES. THEY CHOOSE FROM A VARIETY OF SOCIAL AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITY IN MEANINGFUL WAYS. PARTICIPANTS ALSO HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND LEARN EXCITING NEW SKILLS. AT COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, THEY CAN VOLUNTEER AT DOZENS OF LOCAL NONPROFIT AGENCIES, LEARN SKILLS THROUGH THE AGENCY'S EDUCATIONAL SERIES, AND DEVELOP COMMUNICATION, INTEGRATION, AND INDEPENDENCE SKILLS WHEN THEY HELP PRODUCE THE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS CABLE TV SHOW. INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS - THE PARTICIPANTS WE SERVE IN INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS MAY ALREADY HAVE MANY LIFE SKILLS, BUT ABILITIES UNITED CAN ASSIST IN ACQUIRING ADDITIONAL ONES THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. IN INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS (ILS), ADULTS WORK 1:1 WITH THEIR ADULT SERVICES SPECIALISTS TO LEARN THE ADDITIONAL DAILY LIVING SKILLS THEY NEED TO BE AS INDEPENDENT AS POSSIBLE. A CUSTOMIZED PLAN IS CREATED WITH THE PERSON-SERVED PARTICIPANT, AND ENCOMPASSES PERSONAL/SOCIAL GOALS, DOMESTIC GOALS, FINANCIAL GOALS AND COMMUNITY GOALS.INTEGRATED LIVING SERVICES - ABILITIES UNITED'S INTEGRATED LIVING PROGRAM IS A COMPREHENSIVE, INDIVIDUALIZED TWO-YEAR LONG PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR ADULTS OVER AGE 18, WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TO LEARN THE DAILY LIFE SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT AND LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY.EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - FOR THOSE ADULTS LOOKING FOR PAID EMPLOYMENT, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES HAS A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO SUPPORT THEM. THIS PROGRAM HELPS PARTICIPANTS ATTAIN WORK SKILLS TO COMPLEMENT THOSE THEY ALREADY HAVE. THROUGH THEIR WORK WITH THE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES SPECIALISTS AND JOB DEVELOPERS, PARTICIPANTS MAY ACCESS EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION SERVICES, ASSISTANCE WITH INTERVIEWING, JOB DEVELOPMENT AND PLACEMENT SERVICES. PARTICIPANTS ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO COACHING SERVICES, AND PERSONAL, VOCATIONAL AND SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT SERVICES FOR EMPLOYMENT SUCCESS.
Interesting data from their 2018 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Abilities united advances advocacy, inclusion, and independence for children and adults with developmental disabilities.founded in 1963 by 12 families whose children had intellectual disabilities, abilities united (formerly c.a.r., community association for rehabilitation), now serves a diverse group of individuals in the san francisco bay area, who have developmental and physical disabilities or are at risk of developmental delay. since its inception, abilities united has offered people of all ages and abilities educational, therapeutic, recreational and vocational experiences to help them lead meaningful lives and with resource connections that make it easier for them to lead the lives they choose.abilities united has been accredited by carf, an international rehabilitation services accreditation commission, since 1980.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Abilities united advances advocacy, inclusion, and independence for people with developmental disabilities.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as CA.
- The non-profit's address in 2018 is noted in the filing as 525 E CHARLESTON ROAD, PALO ALTO, CA, 94306.
- The non-profit's form for 2018 reports a total of 152 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$222,057.
- The organization has 17 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1963.
- The organization pays $4,572,605 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $632,957 in fundraising expenses.
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