EmployAbility & EmpowerAbility
Individual and Family ServicesWisconsin, United States2-10 Employees
EmployAbility & EmpowerAbility operates in the field of individual and family services from Madison, Wisconsin. The organization combines two program areas: one delivering employment and housing solutions by connecting clients with resources and supporting self-determination, and another offering counseling and psychoeducation to help clients leverage strengths and develop actionable plans for meaningful change. The overarching aim is to advance social justice by ensuring disenfranchised residents of Dane County can access sustainable income and safe, affordable housing. It serves residents of Dane County who face barriers to work and housing, providing integrated supports that address practical needs and personal development. The organization is small in scale, with a lean team structure. In early 2020, Brendan Ferrara was promoted to President/CEO of EmployAbility, a local nonprofit that prepares individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for employment and community integration.