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Melwood Community Services offers innovative programming that empowers children, youth, and adults with disabilities to live, work, and thrive in their communities.

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With a focus on overcoming barriers and expanding opportunities, Melwood Community Services programs and services are designed to support individuals in living fully in their communities, enjoying recreational activities, exploring and retaining career options, and providing respite for caregivers.

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News

Ten participants completed Melwood’s milestone abilIT class, joining more than 300 graduates of the free workforce training program since 2019. Graduates showcased their skills to regional employers including Verizon, MITRE, and GDIT.

Total people served
(Some participants received multiple services.)

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Programs ranging from career engagement to youth services.

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People with disabilities opened new career pathways.

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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

Building skills for the future

Through Melwood Community Services’ Building Paths program, Philip is learning skills that will one day lead to a good job. 

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

Camp Accomplish shapes future healthcare leader 

Camp Accomplish gave Annelise the confidence to pursue her dreams. She credits her experience at Camp with instilling in her the leadership skills and knowledge she now uses to study health care management in college.

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

abilIT Across America

Join a growing national network of nonprofits preparing people with disabilities and veterans for careers in IT and cybersecurity. 

Partner with abilIT

Employers don’t want to take a chance when they view our conditions and focus on the negatives of how it will impact the workplace…Your neurodivergence, being who you are, is an asset. We are legitimately assets for your company. We can learn the skills and we can apply them.

Joshua

abiliIT graduate

Weather advisory

Noon Closure

All Melwood campuses will close at 12 pm today due to weather. Employees should contact their supervisor for directions specific to their role and for information on remote work.