ABLE, Inc., is a nonprofit organization that provides residential care to those with developmental disabilities within the eastern Minnesota county of Houston. ABLE, Inc., which stands for “A Brighter Living Experience,” was founded 35 years ago by parents who sought an alternative to sending their loved loves with disabilities to state institutions. Beginning with one group home, the organization now provides services to more than 110 individuals through its two intermediate care facilities, 15 single-family homes, community-based programs and teaching and recreation centers.
In addition to celebrating 35 years of service, last fall the organization held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new $2.4 million teaching and recreation center in Caledonia, MN.
Gail Meyer, Executive Director for ABLE, Inc. commented, “We are extremely excited to begin this project as ABLE celebrates 35 years of service. It is going to allow us to better fulfill our mission of providing A Brighter Living Experience for those with developmental disabilities.”
Slated to be operational in June, the new center will replace the organization’s current center, which is overcrowded and not handicapped-accessible. The center will serve as a training site for ABLE employees and the central office for the organizations Caledonia operations. To learn more about ABLE, Inc., visit www.able-inc.org
