AbilityPath

04/24/2026

☕❤️ Best coffee run ever!

Visited Andy's Cafe in San Jose yesterday and got to sample four amazing drinks made by our AbilityPath employment team — Michelle, Jimmy, Wesley, and Aaron. These folks are talented, proud of their craft, and absolutely crushing it behind the counter! 👏✨

A huge thank you to our incredible job training coaches — Maria, Adam, Jessica, and April — who show up to mentor, encourage, and cheer our team on. 🙌

And kudos to Tony, Joe, and Anna for building something truly special. Andy's Cafe is more than a coffee shop, it's a social enterprise creating real jobs, real paychecks, and real belonging for neurodivergent teens and adults. 💙

We need more places like Andy's Cafe. If you're in the San Jose area, go grab a coffee, say hello, and support this incredible mission. Every cup matters. ☕

Way to go, team! 🎉

04/23/2026

Don’t wait—Heart of Camp is almost here!

Saddle up for an unforgettable evening at Camp Via West—and secure your spot before it sells out.

Join us on Saturday, May 16, for a country-inspired celebration under the redwoods, filled with music, line dancing, great food, and meaningful moments that bring our community together. This is more than a night out—it’s a chance to be part of something that creates confidence, connection, and lasting impact.

Saturday, May 16, 2026
Camp Via West, Cupertino
4:00–7:30 PM

Spots are limited!
Round up your friends and purchase your ticket at https://bit.ly/48k8cEo

04/22/2026

We're proud to support SB 969! 💙

This bill, authored by Senator Gómez Reyes, would make remote services a permanent option for Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities, giving individuals and families the choice to participate in ways that work best for them.

SB 969 doesn't require remote services or replace in-person programs. It simply protects choice — the heart of person-centered support and the promise of the Lanterman Act.

For the families we serve every day, flexibility means access. And access changes lives.

Learn more and join us in supporting SB 969. 🌟

04/21/2026

04/20/2026

During Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 19–25), we extend our deepest thanks to the many individuals who generously give their time, energy, and compassion to AbilityPath. Our volunteers play an essential role in supporting programs, enriching experiences, and helping create a welcoming community for the individuals and families we serve.

We are especially grateful for the incredible dedication of the AbilityPath Auxiliary, whose impact has spanned more than 75 years. Through fundraising, social events for adult participants, and ongoing support in our programs, the Auxiliary brings joy, connection, and meaningful experiences to those we serve year after year. Auxiliary members contribute thousands of volunteer hours annually—demonstrating an enduring commitment that continues to shape and strengthen our community.

To all of our volunteers, thank you for showing up, giving back, and making a difference every day. Your generosity and care are felt in countless ways across AbilityPath.

04/17/2026

We're thrilled to announce the opening of Mitchell Park Place, a new mixed-use community in Palo Alto featuring 50 affordable homes—including 25 for individuals with developmental disabilities—alongside program space for AbilityPath.

Developed by Eden Housing with the County of Santa Clara, this thoughtfully designed, all-electric community offers access to nearby parks, libraries, and everyday amenities that support independence and connection.

On the ground floor will be the new home of AbilityPath's Creative Arts Program and Computer Education, as well as wellness activities and a meeting location for employment services.

Join us for a ribbon cutting and open house of our incredible new program space!
AbilityPath Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Mitchell Park Place
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
11:00am - 1:00pm
525 E Charleston Rd., Palo Alto, CA

Remarks and ribbon cutting will be at 11:30am, followed by a light lunch. Please RSVP by Friday, May 15 go to: https://de422.share.hsforms.com/2jhQb0fw4QiKSFuTtLhGr6Q

04/16/2026

Creativity has always been part of AbilityPath—but something new is taking shape.

Our reimagined Creative Arts Program is expanding what’s possible. With more ways to explore different art forms and more individualized support, participants can build skills, express themselves, and grow in their own way—at their own pace.

We’re also excited to welcome Art Program Director Taylor Buttrey, whose experience in community-based arts will help bring new opportunities for connection, creativity, and engagement.

This program reflects something bigger: creating meaningful experiences that support people across a lifetime—through creativity, confidence, and community.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/4vSgRIr

04/13/2026

There is no “one size fits all” to Autism (and with no disability for that matter). This month and everyday, we continue to ask curious questions, listen deeply versus making assumptions, and advocate for inclusive spaces everywhere. Everyone deserves a world where they can be themselves 🦋

04/09/2026

🚨 San Mateo County needs your voice — RIGHT NOW.

Over 250 leaders rallied today in Redwood City with one urgent message: Sacramento owes us $157 million — and they need to pay up. 💰

This isn't a request for extra money. It's money our county is *legally entitled to* — funding that supports public safety, health services, housing, schools, and nonprofits. While 55 other California counties receive their full Vehicle License Fee funding, San Mateo County is being left out in the cold. If Sacramento doesn't act, we lose over $1 BILLION over the next decade. 😤

That's real harm to real people — our neighbors, our families, our community.

👉 Contact Governor Newsom and your State legislators TODAY. Tell them: pay what you owe, San Mateo County.