ServiceSource

05/29/2026

Staff from ServiceSource and several of our affiliates took full advantage of the training, networking, and collaboration opportunities at last week’s 2026 SourceAmerica Xforce National Conference in Grapevine, Texas!

With exciting speakers, informative sessions, and plenty of chances to exchange ideas with others working in the disability employment space, Xforce provides an unparalleled setting for professional learning and connection. We’re already looking forward to next year’s event!

05/28/2026

Who says Senior Prom is just for high school? The ServiceSource CARE Mobile program’s senior prom at Lake Anne House yesterday brought together more than 60 older adults for an afternoon of dancing, music, games, and great food with friends and neighbors.

Working with the Fairfax County Government One Fairfax initiative CARE Mobile helps eliminate transportation and technological barriers by going directly to neighborhoods and creating opportunities for older adults and individuals with disabilities to stay engaged and connected.

Thanks to Fairfax County Supervisor Walter Alcorn who stopped by to join the celebration, and to Fox 5 DC for sharing this story and spotlighting the impact of CARE Mobile: https://www.fox5dc.com/video/fmc-b4v1sdas0g06243x.amp

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

They say all good things must come to an end. Our Blossom Daily shop in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. will be closing on June 21.

There’s still time to stop in and enjoy your favorite hot or cold drink, mocktail, or dirty soda and share a smile or joke with our staff members with disabilities. Don’t forget to buy a cup, mug, or shirt as a memento – all Blossom Daily branded merch is 50% off!

Thank you, Georgetown, for sharing our journey ❤️

05/15/2026

ServiceSource is proud to introduce our latest cohort of Restaurant Ready Graduates!

Presented in partnership with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Restaurant Ready is a national program that aims to help people acquire the basic job and life skills needed to pursue careers in the restaurant and hospitality industry, and jumpstart a pathway to independence.

While working on our contract at U.S. Army Fort Carson in Colorado these employees completed training in six competency areas defined by the restaurant industry: personal responsibility, communication, attitude, learning, customer service, and industry- and work-specific skills such as food safety.

Congratulations on your achievement! We’re excited to watch your career growth!

05/14/2026

Thank you to Members of Congress from North Carolina for your support of Employment Source and its mission to provide meaningful employment for veterans and others with disabilities.

05/13/2026

May is Older Americans Month and we’re excited to announce that our CARE (Community Access to Resources and Engagement) Mobile program was awarded first place in the Best Practices Awards from the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services Commonwealth Council on Aging (CCOA)! The CCOA award recognizes our commitment to fostering health, wellness, and social connections for older adults, including those with disabilities.

The CARE Mobile program utilizes a public-private partnership model to provide roving on-site health and wellness programming, engaging community activities, and entertainment for adults age 50+ including adults with disabilities. Partnering with a variety of nonprofit organizations, CARE Mobile delivers on-site programming that reduces social isolation and supports physical, social, and mental well-being in safe, familiar environments.

In addition to CARE Mobile, ServiceSource provides an array of supportive services virtually and in-person at local senior centers and our Wellness Center for Older Adults. These services enable older adults and individuals with minor cognitive or physical disabilities to actively participate in day-to-day activities that support accessibility and full inclusion for all.

05/12/2026

The Abilities of Florida High School High Tech (HSHT) program recently welcomed Kim Salmon, Pinellas County HSHT liaison, for a hands on job shadowing visit at the Pepin Café on the Pepin Academies Tampa, campus.

The student run café gives students with disabilities real world experience in food service operations, customer engagement, and teamwork. During her visit, Ms. Salmon shadowed student employees and met with Café Supervisor Ryan Morton, gaining insight into daily operations, point of sale systems, and training practices.

Now Ms. Salmon is sharing what she learned at Café Pepin with HSHT students working in the student-run Snore No More Coffee Shop at Osceola Fundamental High School. Through facilitating the sharing of best practices across HSHT programs, Abilities of Florida is helping strengthen student led enterprises and expanding opportunities for students with disabilities across Florida. The Able Trust

05/11/2026

After a discussion about the importance of kindness and how we can give back to our communities through small actions, members of our PIERS (Preparing Individuals for Employment Reaching Success) program partnered with The Giving Ministry, a nonprofit in Woodbridge, Virginia, to create “Blessing Bags.”

Participants assembled 40 bagged lunches and 30 hygiene care packages for individuals experiencing homelessness, delivering the bags to the Katherine K Hanley Family Shelter. The project gave participants a meaningful opportunity to build vocational, social, and teamwork skills while giving back to the local community.

Later, the PIERS participants engaged in a “Think, Pair, Share” activity where they reflected on the importance of treating others with dignity and compassion, as well as how giving to others made them feel.

05/08/2026

We were thrilled to host the Leadership Fairfax, Inc. Institute (LFI) 2026 cohort at Ellmore Farmhouse last week! It was a pleasure to talk with these future community leaders about our collaboration with the Fairfax County Park Authority Resident Curator Program to preserve this historic property while creating meaningful opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Ellmore Farmhouse is one of 14 ServiceSource sites providing community integration services (CIS). Following lunch at the Blossom Daily Cafe operated by CIS program participants, LFI members visited the Bloom gift shop on the premises. The gift shop sells candles, cards, soaps, bags and more created by artisans with disabilities, who receive all proceeds from the sale of their creations.

Thank you to members of the LFI 2026 cohort for the visit. We look forward to working with you and your organizations to build stronger communities where people of all abilities can thrive.