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Explore inspiring stories from abilIT graduates and stay up to date with program news, milestones, and community impact.

Training Partner Stories

Building Capacity, Expanding Opportunity: ALULA Partners with Melwood to Launch abilIT in Western North Carolina

For more than five decades, ALULA has created pathways to employment for people with disabilities across Western North Carolina. Now, through a strategic partnership with Melwood Community Services (MCS), ALULA... (continue reading)

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Relay Resources launches Portland training program for neurodivergent tech workers

A workforce development program is now open with the goal of helping neurodivergent people find jobs in IT and cybersecurity. abilIT had its grand opening in downtown Portland on Monday... (continue reading)

Features

Leadership Profile: Emily Homer

For nearly four decades, Emily Homer has worked alongside people with disabilities, bearing witness to a profound transformation in how society sees—and values—these individuals. Now Executive Director of Melwood Community... (continue reading)

News

Teresa Thomas Joins Melwood Community Services as Director of abilIT

Upper Marlboro, Maryland—Teresa Thomas, seasoned in both cybersecurity management and recruiting, hiring, and retaining neurodivergent and disabled talent, is joining Melwood Community Services to lead and expand its innovative abilIT... (continue reading)

News, Training Partner Stories

Relay Resources launches abilIT program in Downtown Portland to expand inclusive employment using technical IT skills

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES–Relay Resources, the region’s leading disability social enterprise nonprofit, proudly announces the launch of abilIT – an innovative training and employment program designed to bridge the gap... (continue reading)

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Tech success: abilIT grads earn certifications, pathway to job opportunities

Melwood Community Services celebrated the graduation of 17 participants from its signature abilIT program in February, which connects adults with disabilities and injured veterans to careers in the tech industry.... (continue reading)

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