Elijah Finds a Place He Can Call Home
When Elijah started his journey with ABLE2, he was skeptical that he would find the…
A New Champion for Inclusion: Ottawa Charge’s Stephanie Markowski Partners with ABLE2
Photo from PWHL Stephanie Markowski, the standout defense player for the Ottawa Charge and a…
Stephen’s Advocacy in Action for a Safer, More Inclusive Community
Stephen, a wheelchair user living in Ottawa, relies on OC Transpo to navigate the city….
Remo and Chris: A Home Run Friendship
When Remo retired in 2017, he was looking for a way to give back to…
Meet Lenka, ABLE2’s Matching Program Social Worker
Lenka (right) with program users Mark and Josh at the ABLE2 Annual Picnic When you…
Arezoo’s Friendship: Finding Purpose Through Volunteering
Two years ago, Arezoo was looking for meaningful volunteer opportunities in the community when she…
Thony Jean-Baptiste: Celebrating 19 Years of Championing Change in the Community
Like most people who have known Thony for some time, you’ll be struck by the…
Olga’s Story: Finding Justice with ABLE2’s Reach Legal Referral Services
For Olga, navigating life with a disability has been a constant battle—not just with her…
Mark’s Empowering Journey with ABLE2 Redefines What’s Possible
“What can’t Mark do?” is something you often hear from those who know him. With…
Nicole’s Friendship with Haneen and Sara: A Connection Beyond Language Barriers
In 2019, Nicole was looking for opportunities to make a meaningful impact in her community….
Bernie and Janet’s Commitment to Empowering Lives for 50 More Years
Bernie and his wife Janet are long-time supporters of ABLE2. They believe in community involvement…
Patricia and Sophia: A Match Turned Family
Fifteen years ago, Patricia was a stay-at-home mom looking for ways to stay involved in…
Noor and Parissa: A Pair Made For Each Other
For many people with disabilities, forming friendships can be a challenge. ABLE2’s Matching Program pairs…
Neena and Debby: Celebrating 19 years of Friendship
Neena and Debby’s story began 19 years ago when they met through ABLE2’s Matching Program….
Jane Caskey’s Dedication to People with Disabilities
Jane Caskey is a familiar, smiling face around ABLE2. Whether bringing in donations for our…
Meet Jessica, ABLE2’s Administrative Assistant!
My name is Jessica Franklin, and I have worked with ABLE2 for over three years…
Trina and Fran: A Bond Like No Other
Fran and Trina first met in 2017 through ABLE2’s Matching Program. Since then, they have…
Celebrating 10 Years of Friendship: Yves & Erin
For many people with disabilities, genuine connections are hard to come by. Often, their relationships…
The Power of a Friendship: Helen and Mireille
Helen and Mireille were matched in March 2016, and like many Matches they started out…
Cody’s Journey of Growth (APSW-Lilian)
When you first meet Cody, his smile and positive disposition make it clear that he’s…
Calling All ABLE2 – Supporters We Need You!
By Rick Burns, ABLE2 Board Member On an unseasonably warm morning in September, members of…
Wrap-around Blanket of Support for Michael and his Family
Four years ago, Michael and his family hit rock bottom. Michael had been previously diagnosed…
Chat with Jeff Snyder – Long-Term Chair of the Evening in the Maritimes Committee by Rick Burns
Jeff Snyder with incoming EiTM Chair Danielle Demark at Evening in the Maritimes on May…
Arne: Volunteer turned life-long friend
In 1985, when Arne saw an ad in the paper calling for volunteers to be…
Michael overcomes Agoraphobia with his Ally, Mike
In the vast expanse of an arena, amidst the roar of over 17,000 hockey fans,…
Dennis Blenkin
(Dennis Blenkin (second from left) and his Golden Book Tribute, with ABLE2 Executive Director Heather…
David Hall: A Lifetime of Service
David Hall at Evening in the Maritimes on May 1st 2024 – Photo by Caroline Phillips…
My EiTM24 Experience by Stacey Bielaski
Music, Lobster, and East Coast vibes in the Capital; Evening in the Maritimes 2024 (EiTM24)…
A chat with Maelle and Karlene: If you smell what the Rock cooking
I was looking forward to my chat with Maelle and Karlene, a somewhat recently established…
Get to know ABLE2’s CAC Members: Stacey Bielaski (CAC Profile)
ABLE2’s Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) was organized in 1991 in an effort to provide client-centered…
A Fireside Chat with the Walkers
By Rick Burns (as published in the January 2024 ABLE2 Monthly Moments Newsletter) It was…
Caring for Joey’s “Zoo Crew” ABLE2 Brings Families Hope Through Its Fetal Alcohol Program
By Frank B. Edwards (as published in the November 2023 ABLE2 Monthly Moments Newsletter) Joey Desormeaux…
Adrian and his friend with great tastes in movies (John)
By Rick Burns as published in the September 2023 ABLE2 Monthly Moments Newsletter It was…
Rachel and Viji: The Christmas party super dancers
By Rick Burns (as published in the July 2023 ABLE2 Monthly Moments Newsletter) “They are…
Voices of ABLE2 – Social Housing
Written by Julie Cashman (as published in the July 2023 ABLE2 Monthly Moments Newsletter) Hello,…
Confessions of a Volunteer Fraud
By Rick Burns, ABLE2 Match Ally and Board Member (as published in the May 2023…
Julie’s Story – A Mother’s Love
By Julie Cashman May 2023 Hello, I’d like to introduce myself, I am Julie Cashman…
Faces of ABLE2 – Anna Bilsky
(as published in the March 2023 ABLE2 Monthly Moments Newsletter) In honour of Women’s History…
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