Ability Building Community - ABC

04/16/2026

Throwback Thursday to Kim blowing bubbles at a Summer cookout in 1984.

04/14/2026

Carmen’s outstanding dedication, positivity, and lasting impact have earned her the Standing Ovation, one of ABC’s highest honors, selected by our Leadership Team. After first being recognized with the High Five Award, it is exciting to celebrate her again with this well-deserved recognition!

For the past 40 years, Carmen has gone above and beyond in every aspect of her role. From inviting individuals to engage in meaningful activities to keeping our spaces safe during the winter months, she consistently steps up wherever needed. Her flexibility, including adjusting her schedule to meet agency needs, and her commitment to ensuring vehicles are always road-ready demonstrate her deep sense of responsibility and care.

As a natural leader, DOT-certified driver, and trainer, Carmen brings both joy and safety to those around her. Her genuine spirit, tireless work ethic, and ability to make everyone feel included have earned her the admiration of individuals, staff, vendors, and the broader community.

Congratulations, Carmen! Your commitment and compassion shine every day, and this recognition is so well deserved. 🎉

04/13/2026

Creating memories one layer at a time 🎨

Our amazing DSP, Kendra, always dreams up exciting activities for her team, and the individuals in programming can’t get enough of these creative moments together. It’s the perfect mix of work and play!

04/10/2026

Congratulations to Mimi for winning the Lowry Award!!

Mimi earned this award because of the meaningful progress she has made in communication, responsibility, and workplace flexibility. She now consistently communicates with her PC if she is running late or unwell and makes the effort to still attend work by taking a later bus when needed. Mimi has grown in her interpersonal skills, engaging in conversations with staff and peers and participating in daily social activities. She has also become more adaptable on the job, completing multi-step tasks and willingly switching duties mid-shift to meet order demands.

Keep up the great work, Mimi!

04/07/2026

Stay up to date with all things ABC by attending our Virtual Annual Meeting happening April 28th. This is your chance to hear important updates, celebrate our progress, and get a look at what’s ahead!

04/06/2026

Every other week, the ABC crew arrives at Bigelow Homes to provide cleaning services. What began as a service partnership has grown into a consistent community employment opportunity where team members like Rachel, Craig, and Seth build skills, switch up tasks, and really take pride in what they do. With support from their DSP, Melissa, they’re gaining more independence while still delivering solid, reliable work in a community job setting.

Staff at Bigelow welcome the crew by name, creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where folks feel valued. The result is more than a clean building - it’s paid work, growing confidence, and a stronger sense of connection and belonging. This partnership demonstrates how inclusive employment can meet business needs while creating meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities.

04/03/2026

Jeff Landsom is the winner of the 1st Quarter WOW Award! 🎉

Jeff’s very hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed. Jeff has been employed with ABC since 2000 where he has worked many jobs including the Caledonia Nursing home, and most recently Bay Harbor. Jeff has been a direct hire at Bay Harbor since March 2023 and was selected as their Employee of the Month in February 2024. Jeff spends his time at Bay Harbor working hard vacuuming and ensuring there isn’t a spec of dirt left behind. Jeff has an amazing smile, very positive attitude, and contagious laugh that spreads joy to all that is around him.

Thank you, Jeff, for all your hard work!

03/30/2026