Ability Tech

08/20/2026

Hanging out at the EPJ Activities + Transition fair at the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7

08/04/2026

This Saturday, August 8th, we'll be set up at the SpiritFest Craft & Vendor Fair in downtown Plankinton, and we'd love to see you!

We'll have the new Ability Tech Bowling Ramp on display along with some of the adaptive technology we've been working on. If you've been curious about what we build, this is a great opportunity to stop by, ask questions, and see our products in person.

Whether you're a family, therapist, educator, coach, or just want to learn more about what Ability Tech is all about, we'd love to visit with you.

There will be something for everyone throughout the day.

Come enjoy a great day supporting local businesses and the Plankinton community. If you're there, make sure to stop by our booth and say hello, we'd love to meet you!

📍 SpiritFest – Plankinton, SD
📅 Saturday, August 8
🕘 We'll be at the Craft & Vendor Fair from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

See you Saturday!

07/28/2026

Family-business reality: Sometimes the work has to wait because family comes first.

Also, apparently hospital naps are now a team-building exercise.

07/22/2026

A big thank-you to Oh Hey! Creations for bringing our new sticker designs to life.

They are a small business run by a fellow special-needs family, which makes supporting them mean even more to us. They understand the long days, the unexpected challenges, and what it takes to build something meaningful around family life.

Our stickers launch Monday, but this post is really about them. Please check out Oh Hey! Creations and keep them in mind for you custom stickers, and anything else they offer.

Supporting small businesses matters. Supporting another special-needs family matters even more.

(Their group is private so I couldn't share but look for their page.)

07/12/2026

Back to painting!

07/10/2026

Grinders and paint make me the welder I ain’t.

07/10/2026

Early morning parts run.

There really is something special about small-town life. Sure, it means driving an extra 25 miles to the nearest town for parts, but we'll take that trade every time.

Slower pace. Better people. Stronger communities.

It's where Ability Tech was built, and it's where we'll keep building products that help people become more independent.

Sometimes the best ideas start on a quiet highway before the sun comes up.

07/09/2026

Don't mind the dirty windshield... we're putting in the miles.

Nearly every weekend we drive roughly 200 miles to our shop. It's not always convenient, and it's certainly not glamorous, but it's what it takes to build equipment that changes lives.
Every mile is another step toward helping someone gain more independence.

Adapting for Change. One mile, one project, and one life at a time.

07/09/2026

We need your help... and it only takes about 15 seconds.

Because Ability Tech serves a very specific community, many of the people who need our products don't even know we exist.

Every follow, every share, and every new person who discovers our page has the potential to change someone's life.

If you've ever believed in what we're building, here's one of the easiest ways you can help.

➡️ Visit our page.
➡️ Click the ••• (three dots)
➡️ Select Invite Friends.
➡️ Hit Select All (or invite anyone you think would enjoy following our journey).

You never know who has a child with a disability...
Who works in a school...
Who coaches Special Olympics...
Who works in therapy...
Or who simply knows someone looking for a little more independence.

Our growth has always come from people who believe in what we do and are willing to tell others.

One invitation might introduce Ability Tech to the family that's been searching for exactly what we build/offer.

Thank you for helping us spread the word.

07/07/2026

🎳 IT'S OFFICIAL... THE NEXT GENERATION OF OUR ADAPTIVE BOWLING RAMP IS NOW LIVE!

Today isn't just a product launch. It's the beginning of something we believe will change adaptive bowling for years to come.

Over the past several months, we've listened to families, coaches, therapists, bowling centers, and Special Olympics programs. We took your feedback, went back to the drawing board, and redesigned nearly every aspect of our bowling ramp.

The result?

A stronger, smarter, and more versatile adaptive sports system than we've ever built.

What's New?

✅ Completely redesigned frame for increased strength and durability

✅ Breaks down for easy transportation and storage

✅ Works with 10-pin, 9-pin, 5-pin, duckpin, candlepin, and even bocce ball

✅ New motor assembly with two launch speeds for greater control

✅ If something wears out, replace the part - not the entire ramp.

✅ Wider wheelchair-accessible design

✅ Adjustable legs for the perfect height

The price went up... You're right.

Because this isn't the same ramp. We didn't simply raise the price. We raised the standard. We designed ours to become a long-term part of your adaptive sports program.

This isn't equipment that's meant to be thrown away when something wears out. It's designed for a lifetime of service. If a component becomes damaged, it can be replaced. Want a new color in a few years? Repaint it. Need updated sponsor logos? Add them. Expanding your program? Add another ramp and use the same motor system.

This isn't just a bowling ramp anymore. It's a repairable, upgrade-able, customizable adaptive sports platform designed to grow with your athletes and your organization.

Whether you're a family, school, bowling alley, therapy center, adaptive recreation program, or Special Olympics organization, we built this system with you in mind.

We're incredibly proud of what we've created, and we can't wait to see where these ramps end up next.

The new Ability Tech Bowling Ramp is now available on our website.

If you have questions, want help choosing the right setup, or would like a quote for your organization, send us a message. We'd love to help.

Ability Tech is an adaptive, innovative company that strives to invent creative solutions for people with unique challenges.