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What is Disability Pride Month?

What is Disability Pride Month?

  What is Disability Pride Month? We are so glad…

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Lawrence “Larry” Rosen: The Ultimate Gift

Lawrence “Larry” Rosen: The Ultimate Gift

For more than ten years, United Ability received a recurring…

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HOPE is a Wonderful Thing – Kate’s Story

HOPE is a Wonderful Thing – Kate’s Story

At sixteen weeks pregnant, Sarah and John Boydstun received the…

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How We Can Support Children’s Language Development During the Pandemic

How We Can Support Children’s Language Development During the Pandemic

  Written by Melissa Pouncey, Katherine Seal, Mary Collins, and…

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Dr. E’s Legacy Lives On

Dr. E’s Legacy Lives On

His nomination written by Lynn Roebuck, SLP, United Ability I…

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Susan Sellers Named New Chief Executive Officer

Susan Sellers Named New Chief Executive Officer

March 1, 2021, Birmingham, AL: The Board of Directors of…

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“Don’t Give Up On Her” – Gabby’s Story

“Don’t Give Up On Her” – Gabby’s Story

Story by Mary Coston Bell/ United Ability Early Intervention Therapist…

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There Is No Place Like HOME

There Is No Place Like HOME

Leah's Journey of Hope - A family’s journey with United…

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Be a Champion for Croft and Others

Be a Champion for Croft and Others

Story by Patrick Byington of BhamNow  Photo courtesy Patrick Byington/BhamNow…

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Chase Has A Bright Future

Chase Has A Bright Future

We commonly ask children, “What do you want to be…

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Matthew found his dream job through the Employment Services Program

For those that know Matthew, it is apparent that he…

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ABILITY MATTERS

ABILITY MATTERS

We are pleased to present our first edition of ABILITY…

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In Honor of Luisa, Our “Famed Warrior” by Sarah and Tony Morlandt

In Honor of Luisa, Our “Famed Warrior” by Sarah and Tony Morlandt

While pregnant with each of our children, we searched our…

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Girl Talk- Alternative/Augmentative Communication Style

Girls All Over the World are the Same If this…

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The Voice of an Advocate

Belinda is one of the most courageous, determined, and brilliant…

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Today We Celebrate National Cerebral Palsy Day

We can't think of a better way to celebrate the…

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The Zach Woolley Christmas Ornament

“The ornament’s message is about the inclusion of children with…

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How the Comfort of the Others Became my Passion

When I was in Occupational Therapy school, I was not…

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My Namesake, My Legacy

My first recollection of United Ability (then United Cerebral Palsy…

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Family Training – The Vital Link

Merriam Webster defines family in many ways. In one sense,…

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Meet Sammy- A Life Forever Changed

In October of 2016, Sammy came to us as a…

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United Ability Earns Coveted 4-Star Rating From Charity Navigator For 8th Consecutive Year

Birmingham, AL April 3, 2018- United Ability’s strong financial health…

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Michael Stephens: Safeguarding United Ability for the Long Term

In 2018, United Ability celebrates 70 years of serving individuals…

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Ask the Expert

United Ability is unique in the state of Alabama, due…

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ABILITY News – January 2018

  Celebrating 70 Years | Save the Date for Great…

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Ask the Expert: Holiday Toy Guide

It’s that time of year again, and everyone is asking,…

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ABILITY News – November 2017

A Bright and Shining Star | A Labor of Love…

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Bojangles’ Partners to Raise Funds for Second Year

Bojangles' - famous for their delicious chicken and biscuits -…

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A Labor of Love

A Labor of Love

It was truly a labor of love for Mountain Brook…

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A Bright and Shining Star

A Bright and Shining Star

Jercolbie Bradford loves to be the star, and at United…

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ABILITY News – October 2017

A Ray of Sunshine: Meet Darious | Ask the Expert:…

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Ask the Expert: ONE Chance to Make a First Impression

Ask the Expert: ONE Chance to Make a First Impression

Whether attending a job fair or preparing for a job…

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A Ray of Sunshine: Meet Darious

A Ray of Sunshine: Meet Darious

MEET DARIOUS Darious Ziegler is an amazing person with a…

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Dr. Edwards Celebrates 35 Years Serving United Ability

Dr. Edwards Celebrates 35 Years Serving United Ability

Vision.  Heart.  Passion.  These words clearly define Dr. Gary Edwards…

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ABILITY News – September 2017

Noah’s Story: Against All Odds | Ask the Expert: The…

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Noah’s Story: Against All Odds

Noah’s Story: Against All Odds

Shortly after Noah was born, he began receiving outpatient physical…

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Ask the Expert: The Importance of Parent Involvement in Therapy

Ask the Expert: The Importance of Parent Involvement in Therapy

As a speech therapist for the past 33 years, I…

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ABILITY News – August 2017

  Dear Friends, You'll find a theme of employment in…

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Vino & Van Gogh Presented by Zuriel Technology Group

On August 24th, the Junior Board of United Ability hosted…

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My Journey to a Career in Healthcare

Hello, my name is Savannah Gardner.  As a graduate student…

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Serving Up a Great Summer at St. Vincent’s

The excitement of sharing accomplishments and adventures when they returned…

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Vino & Van Gogh Featured on ABC3340 Talk of Alabama

Brittany Gordon, United Ability Junior Board President, and Matt Lyons…

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Vino & Van Gogh Featured on Good Day Alabama August 16, 2017

Sarah Beth Wilcox, Vino & Van Gogh Co-Chair, and Gib…

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Celebrating Ability at Our Inaugural Journey of Hope

  Over 300 people gathered Saturday evening in the newly…

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United Ability’s Journey of Hope Fundraiser Featured on FOX6 Good Day Alabama

United Ability program participant Caroline Hornsby and her mother, Meredith…

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ABILITY News – July 2017

  July 2017 My Dream Job BRIXX Woodfire Pizza is…

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My Dream Job

BRIXX Woodfire Pizza in Patton Creek is not just a…

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Ask the Expert – Off to a Great Start: Surviving the Transition into Kindergarten

Tips for families of children both with and without special…

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LINCPoint Adult Day Program Celebrates 4th of July with Games & Dancing

Participants from our LINCPoint Adult Day Program celebrated the 4th…

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ABILITY News – June 2017

ABILITY News - June 2017 Sowing Seeds that Last a Lifetime…

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Sowing Seeds that Last a Lifetime – Hand In Hand’s Outdoor Classroom & Garden

Thanks to generous donations in memory of longtime volunteer Elizabeth…

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Ask the Expert – The Importance of Outside Play

Take a moment to remember back to your childhood. If…

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Dorothy Levy celebrates being 105 years young with children at United Ability

United Ability was honored to host Dorothy Levy for her…

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United Ability Earns Coveted 4-Star Charity Navigator Rating

Media Contact Jennifer Lyles Dowdle 205-492-0754 jdowdle@unitedability.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE…

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Ask the Expert: Making the Most of Your Summer

Summer is the perfect time to ‘dive in’! It is…

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ABILITY News March 2017

ABILITY News – March 2017 Go casual 4 ABILITY & Show Your…

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Ask the Expert – The Importance of Self-Care

The Importance of Self-Care   It’s Spring time, in Alabama,…

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Ask the Expert – Promoting Early Literacy

It’s never too early to foster a love of reading…

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The Crawford Family – Love Makes Us All More Alike Than Different

When you first meet Allison and David Crawford, one thing…

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Program Spotlight – Project SEARCH – UAB Recognizes that Inclusion Works

High school students with developmental disabilities are now receiving a…

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Helpful Tips for Surviving and ENJOYING Holidays

The days are shorter. The air is cooler. And the…

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Team UCP – Court is in Session

Every day at UCP, we strive to provide more and…

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A Place for ALL Children to Play

The first day of any school year is always filled…

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LINCPoint Art Show

Celebrate the season with FABULOUS art, good friends, and holiday…

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Avoiding the Comparison Trap

I’ve heard it said on more than one occasion: “Their…

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The Real AJ Foundation and UCPGB

AJ Starr never planned to become a celebrity. He suffers…

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Have Dinner With James Spann and UCP!

Looking for a dinner date? Spann is available tonight! ABC…

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