Causes: Disabilities, Human Services

Mission: ConnectAbility's mission is creating communities where people of all abilities are valued, included and empowered. We are providing opportunities by connecting abilities.

Results:
Every month ConnectAbility hosts SideKicks, a themed respite care event, that started in 2001 . Respite events allow our participants to enjoy a fun-filled evening while parents & caregivers have some time to themselves.
Parent Share Groups are hosted monthly for parents and caregivers to share resources and friendships.
Sibling Support Workshops are hosted yearly for children ages 8-16.The workshops are a fun way for youth to connect with others that have similar family dynamics.
Thousand Words is a collaborative photographic art project produced by ten teams consisting of ConnectAbility photographers with special needs, local professional and amateur photographers, and volunteers.
All of our programs are free for participants. For more information, please visit our website:
www. ConnectAbilityinc. org
Facebook page: www. FB. com/ConnectAbility

Target demographics: Adults & children with disabilities along with their families.

Direct beneficiaries per year: over 100 families in North Georgia with a loved one that has a developmental disability.

Geographic areas served: Northeast Georgia including the following counties: Lumpkin, Dawson, White, Hall and Forsyth

Programs: Sidekicks Respite, Thousand Words Photography Project, Sibling Workshops, Parent Support Groups,