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Ability Building Community - ABC

Providing services for individuals with disabilities through community inclusion since 1956!

Over 800 people with a variety of physical, emotional, and mental disabilities work in Rochester, La Crescent and Caledonia at over 100 community business sites and in our facilities.

11/06/2025

Your Gift Doubles the Impact for Lindsey

When Lindsey joined ABC in April 2024, she was quiet and reserved, unsure of what to expect. With support, encouragement, and opportunities through ABC’s programs, she has grown into a confident, hardworking self-advocate who is ready to take the next big step toward her dream of a community job.

Through ABC’s pre-vocational and employment programs, Lindsey has built her resilience and stamina, learned to advocate for the kind of work she enjoys, and has even become a leader by teaching staff how to complete tasks and supporting her peers.

Her journey shows that ABC is more than just an agency. It is a place where people with disabilities build confidence, independence, and a future full of possibilities.

This Give to the Max, your support helps create more success stories like Lindsey’s. Thanks to a generous $2,000 matching gift, your donation will go twice as far.

Give early. Give hope.
https://www.givemn.org/organization/Ability-Building-Center

11/05/2025

Last week we celebrated United Way Week, one of our favorite times of the year dedicated to raising money for the United Way of Olmsted County!

Each day brought a new eerie-sistible theme - from Addams Family Day to Glow in the Dark, Wicked, Twin Day, and our grand Halloween finale! The week was packed with fang-tastic fun, including fluffy cotton candy sales, the ever-popular Staff Jail, and our thrilling finale where a few brave DSPs took a pie to the face for a great cause.

Together, we raised over $2,200 for United Way! No tricks, just treats!

A huge thank-you to everyone who participated, donated, and dressed up. Your spirit and generosity make United Way Week such a boo-tiful tradition. We already can’t wait to scare up more fun next year!

11/04/2025

Congratulations to Travis Gordon - Woodland Industries’ WOW (Woodland Outstanding Worker) Award Winner for Quarter Four! 🎉

Travis brings his A-game every single day with a strong work ethic, a can-do attitude, and a genuine passion for helping others. He’s always the first to lend a hand, creating a positive and supportive vibe wherever he goes.

With excellent attendance and a strong interest in learning new tasks, Travis takes on every challenge with enthusiasm and heart. His dedication, teamwork, and uplifting spirit truly define what the WOW Award is all about!

Way to go, Travis! We’re so proud to have you on the team!

11/03/2025

Today we celebrate and thank Jack Priggen for his decades of dedication to the disability services community.

Back in 1995, Jack founded Cardinal of Minnesota with just four homes and a big dream — to create something truly different for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Nearly 30 years later, that dream has grown into 44 homes across the state, serving more than 175 amazing individuals with care, compassion, and heart.

As Jack retires after 30 years of leadership, his legacy continues to shine through the culture he created and the lives he touched. Thank you, Jack, for setting a standard of excellence and heart that will guide disability services in Minnesota for years to come.

11/01/2025

Early Giving for Give to the Max is here!

We’re kicking off the season of giving and aiming raise $10,000 to support people with disabilities in Southeastern Minnesota.

Each time you make a gift during Give to the Max, you could help ABC win part of the $100,000+ Prize Pool.

Minimum donation is just $5 and every gift makes a difference!

Donate today and help make an impact in the lives of people with disabilities:
https://www.givemn.org/organization/Ability-Building-Center

10/31/2025

Ghouls, ghosts, and great times!

Our Monster Mash was a scream!! There was pizza, Ecto Cooler potions, slime-making, spooky games, and a dance floor that was alive! 🕺💀

Thanks to everyone who joined the frightful fun!

10/30/2025

Throwback Thursday to a Halloween celebration in 1998 🎃

10/29/2025

We’re thrilled to recognize Peyton as a recipient of ABC’s Standing Ovation Award!

After earning the High Five Award for her creativity, positivity, and dedication, Peyton has now been honored by our Leadership Team with one of ABC’s most prestigious recognitions and it’s easy to see why.

Peyton brings a vibrant energy every day. She created a seasonal craft book that’s become a go-to resource for fun and engaging in-center activities, and she continuously finds thoughtful ways to connect with and support individuals — whether that’s through personalized playlists, weekly library visits, or simply showing up with kindness and encouragement.

Her attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and patient, respectful approach help create an environment where everyone feels welcome, involved, and empowered to reach their goals.

Peyton, your consistent positivity and care make a lasting impact, and we’re so proud to celebrate you!

Congratulations on this well-deserved Standing Ovation!

10/28/2025

It’s United Way Week at ABC, and things are getting sweet! Between spinning cotton candy and “locking up” staff for a good cause, we’re having a frightfully good time raising money for the United Way!

10/27/2025

What a far-out night!

Our 70s-themed celebration was a huge success filled with peace, love, laughter, and plenty of well-deserved recognition.

We were thrilled to honor the incredible people we serve, our dedicated staff, and our amazing community partners who make everything we do possible.

A big thank-you to everyone who came out, dressed up, and helped us celebrate in style as we gear up for our 70th anniversary next year!

Check out some of our favorite moments from the evening below 😀

Special Thanks to Sarah Pohlman for taking these amazing photos!

10/24/2025

Please help us in congratulating Larry on winning the Woodland Outstanding Worker (WOW) Award for Quarter Three! 🎉

Larry has been crushing his general production goals with hard work and dedication. With top-notch attendance and a love for shredding and separating paper, he’s a true rockstar on the floor!

When he is not working, you’ll find Larry tearing it up at the bowling alley every Thursday, always ready for a little friendly competition. And if you know Larry, you know he's the life of the party amongst peers and staff with his jokes!

Thanks for being such an awesome teammate, Larry! Keep up the good work.

10/23/2025

The Houston County Annual Recognition Banquet is happening TONIGHT at the La Crescent Event Center!

We’re so excited to celebrate the incredible people we serve, our dedicated staff, and the amazing community partners who make our mission possible.

This year’s theme is “ABC is TOO Groovy" a 70s-inspired throwback to get us in the spirit for ABC’s 70th anniversary next year! 🕺🪩✌️

Registration is now closed, but if you’re signed up, we’ll see you there!
Don’t forget your best 70s outfit and get ready for a far-out evening of fun, recognition, and community vibes!

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1911 14th Street NW
Rochester, MN
55901

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15072816262

Website

http://www.abcinc.org/

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Since 1956, Ability Building Community has been providing services for individuals with disabilities through community inclusion. Our goal is to see that every person, regardless of disability, is respected as an individual and is the one whose voice is most clearly heard thought-out the entire service design and delivery process. We currently serve over 750 people in Rochester, La Crescent and Caledonia Minnesota at over 100 community business sites and in our facilities.