AccessAbility, Inc.

At AccessAbility our mission is to provide opportunities for self-sufficiency for people with barriers to employment and community inclusion. Our vision is to provide an inclusive space where people with disabilities are able to fully participate in our greater community in the manner of their choosing. We believe in treating all people with dignity and respect. We believe in assisting individuals with barriers to employment by providing services and opportunities to obtain optimal inclusion within the community. We believe in the empowerment of individuals in planning their own futures through collaborative efforts with support teams. We value diversity, support the elimination of discrimination, advocate for social equality, and personal independence.

For 77 years AccessAbility, has been meeting the changing needs of the community by offering services to an incredibly diverse community of people, all of whom face barriers to sustainable employment and community inclusion. These barriers include disabilities, homelessness, prior involvement in the criminal justice system, and poor work history. By partnering with the businesses and organizations throughout the Twin Cities, we are able to provide services which help people remain on the path to self-sufficiency.

Day and Employment Support Programs

These programs are designed to enhance participants' skills and abilities through center-based and community employment, work services, vocational training, and recreational/leisure activities. These programs enable adults with developmental disabilities to participate in experiences that increase their self-sufficiency vocationally and in the community. A wide range of services are provided based on individual needs, preferences and interests. These include person-centered planning, nursing and personal care assistance, training and work opportunities, transportation, life skills, and recreational/leisure activities.

Transitional Employment Programs

Transitional employment programs serve a diverse community including communities of color, minority ethnic communities, those with little or no work history and those facing multiple economic, social and academic barriers to employment.  Our Project Connect Program provides services to support justice impacted adults who are reentering the community. We provide immediate work opportunities in our in-house production facilities to assist with gaining real work skills and work history. The outcome is long-term employment and career advancement. The staff and participant work together through an interview and assessment process to create a vocational plan to pursue successful employment. A collaborative approach with educators, local businesses, government agencies and other service providers is used to connect individuals with the resources they need to transition into the community and meet the needs of employers.