What we do
ABLE2 believes in an inclusive community where all people are seen as able, respected and valued. People with disabilities confront issues of personal safety, accessibility, social isolation and stigma. Our programs and services empower individuals of all ages and their families to build lives of meaning and joy as valued members of our community.
- Matching program: Volunteers are matched one-on-one with people of all ages living with disabilities.
- Fetal alcohol resource program: Provides support and community navigation for individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and their families.
- Funding brokerage
- Reach Legal Referral Services: Individuals with disabilities, often among the most economically vulnerable in our community, need help and advice to navigate their rights and other legal issues. Through a network of more than 200 lawyers, mediators and paralegals in the Ottawa and Champlain regions, Reach Legal Referral Services addresses this need and runs legal education workshops to educate the community. (In 2023, REACH Canada merged with ABLE2.)
How you can help
You can make a difference by:
- Volunteering to provide people with disabilities opportunities to develop meaningful relationships and build a strong support network, reducing loneliness and improving overall well-being.
- Working towards equality and justice for people with disabilities, creating a world in which every individual is seen as able, important and valued.
- Spreading awareness about disabilities and related issues, reducing stigma, and helping to create a more inclusive, accessible community.
- Participating in activities and fundraising initiatives to support programs and services that enable people with disabilities to be active members of the community.
Contact us: volunteer@able2.org
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