Unified Work

02/12/2026

The countdown to Special Olympics is on and we need YOU!

Join us as a volunteer and help create an unforgettable experience for athletes and families.
From event support to hands-on engagement, there’s a place for everyone.

Register below.

Join Unified Work at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota. Volunteer and help athletes explore careers through VR and inclusive experiences.

02/10/2026

What if inclusion didn’t always start with a policy, program, or plan, but with where we choose to spend our time?

A recent theatre experience with Unlabeled Theatre Company sparked thoughts about belonging, access, and how inclusion often starts with showing up.

Read more here:

Inclusion lives in the spaces we choose to create together. Unlabeled Theater Company sets a great example in creating one of those spaces.

01/20/2026

Kick off the new year with learning that’s built for you.
Enrollment is open for the next round of classes with Unified Work Academy!

Register for FREE courses today: https://na2.hubs.ly/H036RYb0

01/15/2026

🌟 Thank You, Matt Little! 🌟

We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to visit MDI! Your unwavering support for our community and individuals with disabilities means the world to us. Together, we can continue to create inclusive opportunities and empower those we serve.

Your commitment inspires us all! 💙✨

11/20/2025

Give to the Max Day is here!

Proceeds from Give to the Max Day will directly benefit Unified Work, supporting initiatives like internships, curriculum development, ongoing classes, and digital program enhancements. By contributing, you are making a tangible difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
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Learn more about our participation in the Special Olympics here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H028f1L0

Ben, an MDI employee and Special Olympics Athlete, proudly works on a project through Ability One (pictured below).

10/28/2025

10/15/2025

Big news worth celebrating 💙
Unified Work was recognized by Transfr VR for our mission to make the workforce more accessible and inclusive.

This recognition means the world to us because it’s not just about an award. It’s about what we can achieve together through partnership, innovation, and purpose.

Thank you to Transfr VR and to all who share in this mission. Together, we’re building a future where everyone can work, contribute, and thrive.

09/17/2025

Need a way to explore a career path in STEM?

Our program uses integrating hands-on learning experiences in robotics, virtual reality, and 3D modeling.

The academy helps participants develop problem-solving abilities, technical know-how, and analytical thinking that opens doors to exciting career paths.

Join classes that are supportive, encouraging, and all about making opportunity accessible.

Discover STEM with Unified Work!

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09/12/2025

A big thank you to ExxonMobil for standing with us as a 2025 Ability Bash sponsor!

Their support helps Unified Work expand career training and real-world opportunities for people with disabilities, fueling confidence, skills, and brighter futures.

Learn more about them here: https://hubs.ly/Q03J7TFx0

✈️ Want your own adventure? Enter our raffle for a chance to win a $5,000 Delta Vacations Gift Card! Only 250 tickets are available, so don’t wait.

Learn how to enter here: https://hubs.ly/Q03J7S950

09/11/2025

We’re going for gold in inclusion — and we want you with us!

MDI is proud to be an official partner of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, right here in Minnesota next summer.

Through Unified Work, we’re bringing career readiness, leadership, and new innovations like VR training to the national stage in the Athlete Village. This is all designed to help athletes and individuals with intellectual disabilities shine in meaningful careers.

Now it’s your turn to carry the torch. We need 250 volunteers by November 1 to help make the Games unforgettable. Whether you’re on-site, in the stands, or sharing the message, join this movement!

👉 Sign up today and be part of history: https://hubs.ly/Q03HSgr60

09/02/2025

Shoutout to Added Element, our amazing Ability Bash Advocate Sponsor 2025!

Thanks to generous partners like Added Element, we're able to bring eLearning and in-person training courses to people with disabilities through Unified Work.

Your support helps open doors to employment opportunities and real-world confidence!

Learn more about them here: https://addedelement.com

Get your event tickets on our website today: https://www.mdi.org/ability-bash-2025/

08/28/2025

Kick off fall with learning. Find a FREE course today!
https://UnifiedWork.com/UWAcademy