United Ability

United Ability Unique in Alabama, United Ability serves individuals with disabilities throughout their lifespan.

This is what possibility looks like.Originally shared by Rick Karle Good News. Let’s hear it for Esther! The 3-year-old ...
01/16/2026

This is what possibility looks like.
Originally shared by Rick Karle Good News.

Let’s hear it for Esther! The 3-year-old from McCalla, AL wants to show you her new eye gaze device.

Esther’s parents Caleb and Hope Lyle are very proud of their daughter who has overcome so much since birth. Esther was born with swelling on her brain, Cerebral Palsy and she was paralyzed from the waist down.

Esther was born nearly blind and profoundly deaf.
Miraculously, Esther’s hearing returned at the age of 18 months.
She’s already listened to 1,000 audiobooks!

Now, about Esther’s new eye gaze device, which, with the help of her new glasses, is opening new horizons for Sweet Esther!
Mom Hope Lyle sent me the following last night: “Look who worked an eye gaze communication device for the first time today!!!
“We didn’t think it would be able to happen until after the next eye surgery, if at all.

Esther was so excited that she kept making the different songs/videos start over and over again!

“We’ve fought so hard for this, and I’m so thankful for United Ability and her amazing speech therapist, Meredith Hankins, who believes in my girl’s unwavering spirit!”

Great news for Esther, who is getting accustomed to her new glasses and eye-gaze machine, and is so much more comfortable!
And Esther’s parent Caleb and Hope?

They welcome the Good News. For their daughter is a wonderful sight to see.

01/16/2026

At Gone For Good, our mission is simple: create meaningful, lasting employment for people with disabilities.

Cedric recently earned his forklift certification, adding a new skill and expanding the work he’s able to do each day. It’s a reminder that growth doesn’t stop with time — it grows because of it.

We’re proud of Big Ced, his dedication, and the confidence he brings to work every day. This is what investing in people looks like, and it’s why Gone For Good exists.


We are excited to announce that applications are now open for our GIG - GIVING IS GOOD Summer Volunteer Program! This pr...
01/14/2026

We are excited to announce that applications are now open for our GIG - GIVING IS GOOD Summer Volunteer Program! This program offers teens entering 8th-12th grades the chance to engage in meaningful volunteer work during the summer.

If your teenager is interested in participating, please click here to apply: www.unitedability.org/gigvolunteer

We’re excited to announce the launch of GROW at Cintas Corporation in Gadsden, in partnership with Alabama Department of...
01/13/2026

We’re excited to announce the launch of GROW at Cintas Corporation in Gadsden, in partnership with Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services and Attalla City Schools.

GROW provides students with meaningful, hands-on workplace experience while building essential job skills, confidence, and independence. Through structured support and real-world learning, students gain exposure to a professional environment and a clearer pathway toward future employment.

We’re grateful to Cintas, ADRS, and Attalla City Schools for investing in opportunity, inclusion, and the next generation of talent. We’re proud to see GROW taking root in Gadsden.


As we start the year, United Ability is looking to fill positions across our programs — and we’re looking for people who...
01/13/2026

As we start the year, United Ability is looking to fill positions across our programs — and we’re looking for people who want their work to matter.

We have full and part-time positions in our Hand In Hand Early Learning Program, Ability Clinic, Employment Services, Adult Services, and other programs.

If you’re looking for meaningful work, a supportive team, and a place where belonging is part of how we work every day, we’d love to meet you.

Apply at www.unitedability.org/jobs

01/10/2026

Precious moments of connection happen every day in the adult program at Dr. E’s Place.

Here, friendships grow, confidence builds, and lives are quietly changed—often in ways that last forever.

“Because I knew you, I have been changed for good.”

Paint & Pop is a creative event hosted by The Collective at United Ability, a new social enterprise that supports young ...
01/08/2026

Paint & Pop is a creative event hosted by The Collective at United Ability, a new social enterprise that supports young adults ages 16–25 with disabilities in building friendships, confidence, and a true sense of belonging.

This relaxed painting party is a chance to unwind, get creative, and connect with peers in a welcoming, supportive, and fun space. No experience needed—all materials and snacks are included, and you’ll take home your artwork at the end of the day.

📅 January 17 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | $40 per person
📍 United Ability’s Dr. E’s Place, 101 Oslo Circle, 35211
📧 BCox@UnitedAbility.org

At The Collective, it’s not about being perfect. It’s about showing up, being yourself, and building community—one shared experience at a time.

Come paint with us. Come belong with us.

Quality. Belonging. Possibility.United Ability's Hand In Hand earned Alabama's highest Quality STARS rating (5 stars), a...
01/08/2026

Quality. Belonging. Possibility.

United Ability's Hand In Hand earned Alabama's highest Quality STARS rating (5 stars), and we're proud to be one of just 104 programs in the state to do so. There are over 1,900 licensed early learning programs in the state.

This recognition, overseen by the Alabama Department of Human Resources and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education, reflects the quality, care, and intention that shape every classroom at Hand In Hand.

This milestone is made possible by our Hand In Hand Champions, the supporters, staff, and parents, whose commitment strengthens our classrooms and supports families across our community.

We are grateful to have received a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham to support Gone For...
01/06/2026

We are grateful to have received a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham to support Gone For Good (GFG), United Ability’s social enterprise.

This funding allowed us to invest in new software that streamlines operations by integrating customer management, online payments, and routing—helping us better serve our customers while continuing to create meaningful employment for adults with disabilities.

Each year, GFG keeps more than 2 million pounds of paper out of landfills, proving that thoughtful growth can strengthen both community and environmental impact.

01/03/2026

It was a December to remember at Dr. E’s Place—filled with community outings, creating art, singing, dancing, and our choir sharing the joy of the season across Birmingham.

Moments like these build connection, confidence, and a true sense of belonging for the adults we serve, and they’re all made possible by your generous support.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year‼️
We look forward to our 78th year of opening the door to possibilities for children and adults living with disabilities.

Visit www.UnitedAbility.org/Champions to make your first gift of 2026.

01/01/2026

2025: The Year of Belonging

Because of you, our donors, our families and our community.

You helped turn everyday moments into milestones and made belonging something felt, not just said. Thank you for making possibility real in 2025.

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