STARability Foundation

STARability supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing life-transforming opportunities that emphasize teamwork and connection to the community to build awareness and respect for individual abilities. starability.org

Empowering people with IDD in SWFL. Shine with us! ⭐️

Honoree of Gulfshore Life Men and Women of the year volunteers for #STARability winknews.com/2024/11/26/nom… via @winknews

We see a future where employees with disabilities are paid fairly and equally. ⚖️ A future where there is an end to sheltered work. Learn why people with disabilities can make only pennies per hour, and what advocates want to see changed: bit.ly/3YcHrMa

We were thrilled to welcome @Starabilityfdn to BCB Homes this week for an exclusive industry tour! Our team had the opportunity to share insights into the many roles—from field operations to office management—that come together to create a custom luxury home. The highlight? A job site visit to witness the building process firsthand. Thank you, STARability Foundation, for spending the day with us—we loved showcasing the craftsmanship and teamwork behind every BCB home.

@KILLTONY Would you consider donating an auction package for our upcoming STAR Gala? 🤩 Read more about our annual fundraiser + take a look at the incredibly successful 2024 event here: starability.org/gala. We and our STARs thank you in advance! #killtony @TonyHinchcliffe

Presented by Inspired Closets SWFL, the event was chaired by Meg and Tyler — & Finn, the race was timed by Florida Race Day and emceed by WINK News anchor @TaylorPetras, with Sammy Callari and STAR participant Parker S. serving as the Grand Marshal duo.

These funds will be used to expand STARability’s innovative, life-transforming programs and services that shine light on ability and meet increasing community needs. Thank you to our generous sponsors, underwriters, fundraisers and all who participated.

Over 530 participants and a handful of community partners joined STARability Foundation’s 7th Annual Run, Walk and Roll 5K on Saturday, Oct. 19, at @PCSCNaples. STARability raised more than $90,000 making it one of the most successful races to date!

We enjoyed having help on the sidelines yesterday from @STARabilityFdn for our JV football game. Thanks for coming out!

👍 Two thumbs up for this incredible partnership! 👍 We were proud to welcome @STARabilityFdn back to our campus, where participants had the opportunity to work alongside members of the #Arthrex Culinary, Wellness and Arthrex Proud Store teams.

167 nonprofit leaders from 18 countries- together for a week @HarvardHBS. Strategic Perspectives for Nonprofit Management was an incredible experience. I’m looking forward to bringing many ideas, relationships, and questions that spark innovation back to @RIKidsCount!

S/o to @KILLTONY for being inclusive! So many great comics with ALL abilities have made their way onto your stage. Ahren Belisle, you’re killing it! youtu.be/UVjZLqgxnR4?si…

Thank you @STARabilityFdn, for honoring us with the STAR Award! ⭐️ #Arthrex is proud to have partnered with STARability Foundation since 2022, providing employment and vocational training to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

STARability is excited to announce it presented a STAR Award to its dedicated vocational partner @GermainAuto. The award was presented to Rick Germain, president of Germain Automotive Partnership, and his team by employee and STAR participant Frank R. starability.org/starability-pr…

STARability is thrilled to partner with United Arts Collier to offer a creative writing workshop its participants. Led by Kathryn Ekblad, this new weekly class offers exploration into varying forms of self-expression through writing. starability.org/starability-pa…

STARability Foundation is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $2,000 grant from the Red Sox Foundation to support its Jr. Trailblazer Academy program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. starability.org/starability-aw…

STARability proudly announces a groundbreaking $5 million leadership gift from Tom Golisano toward our permanent future home. This transformative support will elevate our mission and address the increased demand for support and services in #CollierCounty. starability.org/starability-re…

It's Teacher Appreciation Week or at STARability, “Educator Appreciation Week”. We'd like to recognize our incredibly dedicated, compassionate and innovative staff who motivate and educate our STAR participants day in and day out. Thank you, team, for all you do for our STARs!

Our CEO recently spoke with @wgcu's John Davis for Gulf Coast Life: Arts Edition to discuss STARability's upcoming exhibit sponsored by Marcus Jansen Foundation at the @SBDAC, our rich history and wide array of services for people with IDD. news.wgcu.org/show/gulf-coas…