Who We Are
For over 80 years, we have worked to educate and empower adults with disabilities and their families. Through advocacy, wellness, enrichment, and a variety of educational classes & resources, we facilitate each participant’s pursuit of self-directed objectives for their lives and place within their communities. Direct service staff provide individualized assistance and comprehensive personal care, ensuring that disability is never a barrier to full participation in our offerings. Explore this site, or visit us on social media, to learn more about our Programs & Services, Key Staff, History, and other highlights of Ability Now Bay Area.
Our Programs & Services
Adult Education
Ability Now Bay Area offers a wide variety of adult learning classes designed to expand participants’ functional and academic skills. Classes are offered simultaneously through our “virtual classroom” and options change every 6 months to include new subjects.
Health & Wellness
The Wellness Program helps participants increase functionality and relieve chronic pain and musculoskeletal stiffness through the use of integrative health therapies such as adaptive yoga and movement therapy.
Small Business Development
The Small Business Development Center is a distinctive, cutting-edge program that guides would-be entrepreneurs with disabilities through the process of building and operating their own small businesses.
How Our Funding Is Used
Nearly 90% of our funds and 100% of all tax-deductable donations go directly to our programs.
You can give confidently knowing your contribution makes a difference.
Program Services 88%
Administration 10%
Fund Development 2%