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

May 6, 2025

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 between people with disabilities and careers in the information technology (IT) and cybersecurity sectors. Employers who have embraced disability inclusion see an increase in retention, productivity, workplace safety and revenue.

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