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ABLE2 is a charitable organization in Ottawa with programs and services that empower persons of all ages across the disability spectrum and their families, to build lives of meaning and joy as valued members of our community. Supporters of ABLE2 help to provide growth and development, facilitate independence, reduce barriers and vulnerability, and improve mental and physical health for persons living with disabilities in the Ottawa community. Established in 1974 as Citizen Advocacy Ottawa, the organization rebranded as ABLE2 in 2020, to better reflect its evolving mission and broader scope of work. In 2024, ABLE2 celebrated its 50th anniversary. ABLE2’s programs and services have been vital in ensuring that every person, regardless of ability, is seen as able, important, and valued and has opportunities to live a fulfilling life. ABLE2 has supported more than 250,00 people with disabilities and families by providing direct-impact programming and services to facilitate growth, development and independence, reduce vulnerability, build skills and remove barriers. In Ottawa, more than 500 people volunteer their time and skills with ABLE2, contributing an average of 16,000 hours yearly.