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The nonprofit organizations AbilityFirst and FVO Solutions have finalized their merger with the goal of improving services for Los Angeles County residents with developmental disabilities, representatives announced last week.

https://www.pasadenanow.com/main/2-pasadena-nonprofits-serving-people-with-developmental-disabilities-merge/

AbilityFirst has helped individuals with disabilities reach their highest potential

Throughout its 95 years, AbilityFirst has worked to help those with disabilities live a fuller life.

“Our mission is to provide programs and services to help children and adults with developmental disabilities realize their full potential throughout their lives,” said president and CEO Lori Gangemi. “That’s really the heart of what we do; helping people reach their personal best, whatever that is for the individual.”

https://pasadenaweekly.com/ability-first-has-helped-the-disabled-reach-their-highest-potential/

AbilityFirst and FVO Solutions Join Forces To Advocate For People With Developmental Disabilities

Two longstanding, Pasadena-based nonprofit organizations that serve individuals with developmental disabilities in Southern California recently announced a historic and innovative merger. By joining forces, AbilityFirst and FVO Solutions, will be better positioned to advocate for people with developmental disabilities in the greater Los Angeles area and support efforts toward diversity, equity, and inclusion.

https://southpasadenan.com/abilityfirst-and-fvo-solutions-join-forces-to-advocate-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities

AbilityFirst and FVO Solutions Join forces to Defend People with Developmental Disabilities | South Pasadena

Two longstanding, Pasadena-based nonprofit organizations that serve individuals with developmental disabilities in Southern California recently announced a historic and innovative merger. By joining forces, AbilityFirst and FVO Solutions, will be better positioned to advocate for people with developmental disabilities in the greater Los Angeles area and support efforts toward diversity, equity, and inclusion.

https://californianewstimes.com/abilityfirst-and-fvo-solutions-join-forces-to-defend-people-with-developmental-disabilities-south-pasadena/206865/

Regional Nonprofits for Developmentally Disabled Merge

Developmental disability nonprofit AbilityFirst this week announced it has completed a merger with fellow Pasadena nonprofit FVO Solutions Inc.

AbilityFirst, which has a location in Glendale, will now offer expanded support services to more than 2,000 people in the Greater Los Angeles market. The merged company will operate under the AbilityFirst name.

https://www.sfvbj.com/news/2021/feb/26/regional-nonprofits-developmentally-disabled-merge/

In recent weeks, grocery store employees have been working harder than ever to accommodate the increased demand triggered by “Safer at Home” policies to slow the spread of coronavirus. One such employee, Rafael Vera, is a client with AbilityFirst who began his new job at Smart & Final the week the pandemic broke in California and local officials announced measures to encourage residents to stay at home.