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Meet Michael! Michael is one of the amazing individuals we support in California through our Shared Living program. He was selected by the San Andreas Regional Center to help create an ornament for the Capitol Christmas tree in Sacramento! 🎄✨ Enjoy photos of him creating his ornament below. We're so proud of him and can't wait to see the ornament on display. Thank you to the SARC for inviting AbleLight and Michael to participate in this festive activity! 💙

Today is Colorado Gives Day! ⭐ Your generosity today can help fund residential living options, employment opportunities, inclusive community connections, and more for people with developmental disabilities we support across Colorado. Donate today at: https://bit.ly/3P1Za45 💙

Today's the day! ✨ This Giving Tuesday, we're participating in a $30,000 challenge grant. If we meet our goal, we unlock $60,000 for people with developmental disabilities! Your generosity today will go directly towards life-changing services like safe and supportive housing, employment support, community connections, and much more! Double your impact TODAY at AbleLight.org/GT! 💙

Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡🍂 At AbleLight, we're grateful every day for the chance to provide life-changing services for people with developmental disabilities. We would like to express our gratitude for all of our employees, with a special recognition for our amazing care team! Your dedication to the AbleLight mission is truly inspiring, and we are so thankful for you and everything that you do for the people we serve. Have a safe and happy holiday!

A home is more than just a place to live, it’s a space where individuals can flourish and feel safe. For people with developmental disabilities, the right home environment plays a critical role in their well-being, independence, and quality of life. Check out the AbleLight Blog below to read about tips for creating a nurturing, supportive environment for your loved one with developmental disabilities.

Today is Give to the Max Day, Minnesota's annual giving day! We are proud to support over 70 individuals with developmental disabilities in Minnesota. Your support today means access to safe and supportive housing and an inclusive community where people with developmental disabilities can flourish. Donate today! 💜 Your generosity will directly impact the people we support here in Minnesota: AbleLight.org/GiveMN

Last week, our team in California hosted a "Cultural Day" event for the people we support at one of our homes. Our employees celebrated by wearing their traditional cultural clothing and sharing the food, music, and activities that are unique to their cultures. Enjoy photos from their fun day below. 😊 Thank you to the wonderful staff members that helped make this event possible!

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Our team in Oregon celebrated with a festive party for the people we support at one of our homes. Thank you to the team for hosting, and special shout out to the DSPs that helped make the "Mario Kart" costume that could fit over the wheelchair of one of the individuals supported in the home. 🤩 Enjoy photos of their fun costumes below. Have a safe and happy Halloween! 🧡

As we wrap up National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re excited to celebrate Ana’s inspiring journey of landing her dream job! ⭐ With guidance from her job coach through the AbleLight's Employment Supports program, Ana overcame challenges to become a confident and essential team member at an elementary school program. Her story is a powerful reminder of the impact of inclusive workplaces and the importance of supporting everyone’s potential. 📽️ Watch Ana's story below!

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! We're excited to share Ana's journey of finding her dream job through AbleLight's Employment Supports program. Ana has always dreamed of working with kids - but she faced challenges in finding the right opportunity. With help from a job coach at AbleLight, Ana was able to learn new skills, become more confident, and land her dream job! Watch Ana's story and learn more on the AbleLight Blog below!