United Ability

01/30/2026

Community happens when adults with disabilities connect and share authentic moments.

From local outings to cheering in the stands, the Adult Services participants are building friendships, confidence, and a strong sense of belonging beyond our walls.

Connection matters, and everyone deserves it. If you’re a caregiver for an adult with disabilities and want to learn more about getting involved, email info@unitedability.org or call 205-943-5201.

01/28/2026

We’re teeing up something special! ⛳️ The 2026 abiliTEE Golf Classic, presented by Zuriel Technology Group, is now seeking sponsors who want to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a day of purpose and community at Greystone Golf & Country Club.

Interested in partnering with us? Visit www.unitedability.org/abiliteegolfclassic/ to secure your spot today.

01/28/2026

“Mobility helps kids explore their world.”

Learn how Spain Park High School students put engineering into action—building customized cars that create independence for children served by United Ability’s Outpatient Therapy Program. Thank you, Birmingham Family Magazine for sharing the love.

Spain Park High School students team up with United Ability’s Hand In Hand program to transform toy cars into life-changing mobility tools for children.

01/27/2026

Due to dangerous temperatures, Hand in Hand Early Learning Program and Dr. E’s Place (Adult Services) will open at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27.

All other United Ability programs will operate on a normal schedule.

We appreciate your patience and encourage everyone to travel safely.

01/25/2026

WEATHER CLOSURE: Due to forecasted winter storm conditions, United Ability's campus will be CLOSED on Monday, January 26, for everyone's safety. Stay safe and warm.

01/24/2026

Working side by side with United Ability’s Employment Services team, UniFirst Corporation has seen firsthand the talent, pride, and energy the Employment Services clients bring to the workplace.

Hank Harris, Assistant Production Manager at UniFirst, shared that partnering with us was an easy decision — a natural way to give back while creating meaningful opportunities. He says the team members truly “brighten up the plant” and bring a stronger sense of connection and community every day.

We’re grateful for partners like UniFirst who turn shared values into real, meaningful workplace opportunities.

01/22/2026

What do the United Way of Central Alabama and many of Birmingham’s leading businesses have in common?

They trust Gone For Good for secure document and e-waste destruction.

In this video, our friends share why they chose Gone For Good and why this partnership matters. It’s not just about reliable service. It’s about knowing that every shred supports meaningful employment for people with disabilities.

Learn more at www.uagoneforgood.com or call 205-943-5252.

01/21/2026

Paint, laughter, and a whole lot of belonging.

The Collective’s paint party was all about creating a space for teens and young adults with disabilities to show up as themselves, build friendships, and feel part of something together. It’s not about the art—it’s about the community!

The next gathering will be Feb. 26; more information to come.

01/19/2026

Today, we honor Martin Luther King Jr. and the legacy of dignity, access, and belonging he helped move forward.

At United Ability, we see that legacy lived out in everyday moments—people learning together, sharing space, building trust. This is what belonging looks like when it’s real and mutual.

Dr. King reminded us that progress happens when we widen the circle of who belongs. Today, we are more committed to that work, not just in words, but in how we show up for one another every day.

01/16/2026

This is what possibility looks like.
Originally shared by Rick Karle Good News.

Let’s hear it for Esther! The 3-year-old from McCalla, AL wants to show you her new eye gaze device.

Esther’s parents Caleb and Hope Lyle are very proud of their daughter who has overcome so much since birth. Esther was born with swelling on her brain, Cerebral Palsy and she was paralyzed from the waist down.

Esther was born nearly blind and profoundly deaf.
Miraculously, Esther’s hearing returned at the age of 18 months.
She’s already listened to 1,000 audiobooks!

Now, about Esther’s new eye gaze device, which, with the help of her new glasses, is opening new horizons for Sweet Esther!
Mom Hope Lyle sent me the following last night: “Look who worked an eye gaze communication device for the first time today!!!
“We didn’t think it would be able to happen until after the next eye surgery, if at all.

Esther was so excited that she kept making the different songs/videos start over and over again!

“We’ve fought so hard for this, and I’m so thankful for United Ability and her amazing speech therapist, Meredith Hankins, who believes in my girl’s unwavering spirit!”

Great news for Esther, who is getting accustomed to her new glasses and eye-gaze machine, and is so much more comfortable!
And Esther’s parent Caleb and Hope?

They welcome the Good News. For their daughter is a wonderful sight to see.

01/16/2026

At Gone For Good, our mission is simple: create meaningful, lasting employment for people with disabilities.

Cedric recently earned his forklift certification, adding a new skill and expanding the work he’s able to do each day. It’s a reminder that growth doesn’t stop with time — it grows because of it.

We’re proud of Big Ced, his dedication, and the confidence he brings to work every day. This is what investing in people looks like, and it’s why Gone For Good exists.

01/14/2026

We are excited to announce that applications are now open for our GIG - GIVING IS GOOD Summer Volunteer Program! This program offers teens entering 8th-12th grades the chance to engage in meaningful volunteer work during the summer.

If your teenager is interested in participating, please click here to apply: www.unitedability.org/gigvolunteer