STARability Foundation

STARability shines a light on ability, not disability. At STARability we support people with disabilities by providing life transforming opportunities that emphasize Teamwork and connection to the community to build Awareness and Respect for individual abilities. STARability fills a void that exists for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have aged out of the school system. STARability provides educational, social and recreational programs including life skills classes, cooking & nutrition classes, bowling, baseball and basketball leagues, book clubs, photography workshops, improv classes, visual art programs and monthly social events.STARability advocates for employment options for people with disabilities in the community. In 2016, STARability launched the Trailblazer Academy, a full-time program which provides vocational training, employment readiness, life skills education, fitness and nutrition and art and personal enrichment opportunities. The goal of the Trailblazer Academy is to help prepare participants for employment and independent living. Over 60 vocational partners are providing on-site job training and skill development and the participants are active and engaged in the community at both the employers and other activity centers. Classroom instruction supplements the program in both employment readiness (resume writing, interview techniques) and reinforcement of academic skills.