Able2: Support For People With Disabilities

ABLE2 is a small but powerful charity with a big purpose. We are the only organization in Ottawa that supports people of all ages across the disability spectrum and their families to live life as valued members of our city. By the year 2050, Canadian seniors and people living with disabilities will have the highest rate of poor physical and mental health outcomes than any other demographic (Mental Health Commission of Canada [MHCC], 2020; Whalen, 2013). Social isolation, depression and loneliness are negatively impacting the mental and physical well-being of seniors and people living with a disability. ABLE2’s programs tackle the basic human need for social connections. ABLE2’s programs channel the power of compassionate people to provide hope and support to the city’s most vulnerable citizens in several ways. • Matching Program – volunteers are matched one-on-one with people living with disabilities of all ages, across the disability spectrum. • Lifetime Networks aims to build relationships for individuals living with a disability, by building a network of unpaid people who support the individual in their daily life. • Person Directed Planning and Facilitation (PDPF) for individuals and families - focuses on helping those living with disabilities to discover their dreams and aspirations, and then to develop a plan to reach their goals, based on their strengths, interests and abilities. • Fetal Alcohol Resource Program (FARP) - draws together the resources, skills and knowledge that exists in Ottawa and provides clinical support and community navigation for individuals with FASD and their families. • Family Support – ABLE2 offers a series of educational workshops on a variety of topics including a Caregiver Retreat, a therapeutic Siblings Group (children and teens) and a Funding Brokerage. ABLE2's vision is an inclusive community where all people are seen as able, important and valued. Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ABLE2Ott Twitter: @able2ott