EmployAbility

10/18/2026

Visit any of The 5 Spot locations and support EmployAbility this fall!! Round up for a cause and help us provide Employment and Enrichment services to hundreds of people with disabilities in our community.

Thank you to The 5 Spot for being such an amazing community partner!!

We’re rounding up for a cause that’s all about creating opportunities. 🧡🩵

This quarter, we’re proud to support EmployAbility as they celebrate 75 years of empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through employment programs, community access, and inclusive services, EmployAbility helps create pathways to greater independence and meaningful connection.

Chances are, you’ve crossed paths with an EmployAbility participant in our community. Now, we’re excited to give back to an organization that has been making a difference in our community.

Come grab a bite and help us support the work they’re doing!

10/16/2026

It’s never easy to say goodbye to a great team member, especially one as special as Mike “Big Mike” Calonita! ❤️

Since joining EmployAbility in 2016, Mike has been an important part of our team, bringing leadership, heart, and a genuine passion for supporting the individuals we serve.

While we’re sad to see him go, we’re excited for him as he begins his next chapter! We’re grateful for all he’s contributed to EmployAbility and the lives he’s touched along the way.

Please join us in wishing Big Mike all the best in this exciting new adventure! You’ll always be part of the EmployAbility family. 💙

10/12/2026

Congratulations to our board member, Cynthia Cradduck!

We’re thrilled to celebrate Cynthia’s well-deserved recognition as a 2026 Trailblazing Women Who Lead honoree!

Thank you, Cynthia, for the leadership, dedication, and expertise you bring to our community and to EmployAbility. We’re proud to have you on our board and excited to see you recognized among such an inspiring group of women leaders.

Join us in congratulating Cynthia on this wonderful achievement!

- Women Who Lead Power Con Luncheon
- Saturday, November 7 at 11 AM
- JW Marriott Plant Riverside

Interested in attending? Tickets are available at https://lnkd.in/gc6NpmHS.

10/09/2026

Due to weather, our Community Event Series: Fall on the Farm in Richmond Hill will be postponed. We will send out a new registration form when it is rescheduled!

10/07/2026

Congratulations, Ashleigh! 🎉

All of us at EmployAbility are so excited for you and this incredible opportunity to serve Georgia in your new role!

We’ve had the privilege of working with Ashleigh for many years, and we know firsthand just how dedicated, thoughtful, and passionate she is about supporting individuals with disabilities and their families. She is truly incredible to work with, and we know she'll bring that same heart, expertise, and commitment to this next chapter.

We’re excited to see the impact Ashleigh will make across Georgia. We’re cheering her on every step of the way!! 💙

🌟We are pleased to announce that Ashleigh Caseman will serve as Executive Director of Division of Developmental Disabilities and Medicaid Coordination at DBHDD, succeeding Ron Wakefield following his retirement later this year.

Ashleigh will step into this expanded role next month, where she’ll work with Ron to ensure a smooth transition ahead of his retirement.

Ashleigh is no stranger to DBHDD or to the work of our IDD Division. Throughout her career, she has taken on increasingly complex leadership roles spanning waiver services, Medicaid, compliance, and grants. Most recently, she has served as Director of the Office of Medicaid Coordination and Health System Innovation.

We are excited to have Ashleigh in this role as we continue to strengthen Georgia’s IDD system. Congratulations, Ashleigh!

09/30/2026

Today we're celebrating EmployAbility board member Jared Downs on his appointment by Governor Brian Kemp to the Georgia Joint Defense Commission. Jared will represent the Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield community and help strengthen connections between Georgia’s military installations and the communities that support them.

We’re grateful for the leadership Jared brings to EmployAbility and proud to see him serve our region in this new role.

Congratulations, Jared!

Governor Brian P. Kemp has appointed Jared W. Downs, the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce's vice president of governmental affairs, to serve as the Fort

09/27/2026

Welcoming to the team, Laini!

We’re so excited Laini is joining us at EmployAbility as we continue to expand our work with the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

With a minor in American Sign Language from the University of Georgia, Laini brings a passion for people, communication, and growth to our team.

“I value inclusive communication and strive to make people feel understood, supported, and empowered.”

We’re especially honored to welcome Laini during National Deaf Awareness Month - as we continue building stronger connections and creating more inclusive opportunities throughout our community.

We’re so glad you’re here! 💙

09/16/2026

Meet DSP Sabrina!

If you know her, you love her. ❤️

So we asked Sabrina what her motivation is. Her answer? She wants the people we serve to see the potential in themselves and recognize all the ways they can be part of their community.

Her work is about more than support. It’s about believing in people, caring deeply, and making sure everyone has the chance to belong. Her belief, encouragement, and heart make all the difference.

Thank you, Sabrina, for helping others see what’s possible!

09/14/2026

It’s Direct Support Professionals Week!!!

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible people who show up every day to support, encourage, and challenge the people we serve.

Our DSPs do so much more than provide support - they build confidence and connection. They help participants pursue their goals, develop independence, discover new possibilities, and have greater choice in how they engage in their communities.

To every DSP at EmployAbility: thank you for the heart you bring to your work, the relationships you build, and the difference you make every day. We see you. We appreciate you. And we are incredibly grateful for you.

Join us all week as we celebrate the amazing DSPs who help make our community more inclusive, connected, and full of possibility!

09/13/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

EmployAbility serves hundreds people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across 7 counties in coastal Georgia.

Our programs span from Supported Employment & Workforce Development, to Enrichment & Community Engagement, and that's not all.

Our goal? Helping people build skills, find opportunities, and live full lives involved in their communities.