Intersect for Ability is a collaborative network of multiple non-profit agencies located in the Chicago Metropolitan area that serve individuals with developmental disabilities. Projects completed by this group have far exceeded the potential of any single agency, resulting in better outcomes for the individuals they serve.
A groundbreaking undertaking, generously funded by the Coleman Foundation, The Workforce Growth
Project is an Intersect for Ability collaborative, multi-year project. Over seventy individuals from sixteen social service organizations have come together to tackle one of the industry’s most pressing challenges – recruiting and retaining dedicated staff. It is clear that the project is ambitious and far-reaching. With the help of industry experts, these organizations will gather information, design, and implement solutions to solve these challenges. … More Workforce Growth Project
The GRACE Program was developed to meet the needs of our aging adults with developmental disabilities by allowing them to age in place as they enjoy the company of their peers and staff in an enriched and dynamic – yet slower-paced – lifestyle. … More The GRACE Project
June 2020 – March 2021 The coronavirus pandemic and other structural changes in the I/DD community have significantly altered how the Intersect for Ability organizations will work now and in the future. Agencies want and need a method of providing quality, individualized, daily activities for participants, no matter where they spend their day. In 2020, … More CURRENT
An initiative program to assist families and professionals in transitioning students with developmental disabilities to the world of adult services
Intersect for Ability 