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Cape Abilities provides a wide variety of Employment Services designed to help adults with disabilities find and keep paid jobs on Cape Cod.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 70% of adults with disabilities who are willing and able to work are unemployed.
Cape Abilities Businesses
Businesses owned and operated by Cape Abilities provide employment for people with disabilities in a variety of settings across Cape Cod.
School to Work Program
Assists special education students as they transition from school to employment. Cape Abilities helps individuals with disabilities find their first job.
Situational Assessments
Are designed to assess an individual’s interests and abilities in actual job settings across Cape Cod.Job Placement and Training Services enable people to find jobs matched to their own preferences and skills.
Job Coaching
Coaches are available to assist in job training and support, and serve as a liaison between employers and employees. Follow-up Supports ensure that individuals are able to maintain employment.
Workcenters
Provide paid employment for individuals in a supported setting.
NISH/AbilityOne Program
NISH is a national nonprofit agency whose mission is to create employment opportunities for people with severe disabilities by securing Federal contracts through the AbilityOne Program. Providing employment opportunities to more than 45,000 people, the AbilityOne Program is the largest single source of employment for people who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Cape Abilities is one of 600 nonprofit organizations that participate in this program. Our AbilityOne contracts are at Air Station Cape Cod in Bourne, The Veterans Administration Clinic in Hyannis and The National Seashore Park in Eastham.
Click here to read an article about Cape Abilities work at Air Station Cape Cod in Bourne.
Click here to see photos of Cape Abilities work crew in action at Air Station Cape Cod.
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