{"id":15,"date":"2026-04-01T18:09:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T18:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ability4us.org\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2026-04-01T18:09:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T18:09:48","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ability4us.org\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ability 4 Us: A Legacy of Advocacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in <strong>May 2012<\/strong> by <strong>Joshua Stuart<\/strong> and <strong>Tim Correll<\/strong>, <strong>Ability 4 Us<\/strong> is an organization dedicated to empowering and amplifying the voices of the differently abled community. While its official charter began in 2012, the seeds of the organization were sown much earlier in a more casual, yet equally impactful, setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Small Beginnings to a Powerful Voice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey actually started in <strong>January 2011<\/strong> as a simple <strong>book club<\/strong>. What began as a space for shared stories and intellectual connection quickly evolved as the founders recognized a pressing need for dedicated representation and systemic change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The transition from a literary group to a formal advocacy organization was fueled by a commitment to ensure that the differently abled population had a seat at every table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Impact and Evolution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, Ability 4 Us has navigated a long and transformative path. The organization has successfully:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Championed Inclusion:<\/strong> Actively advocated for policy changes and social shifts to create a more accessible world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Provided a Platform:<\/strong> Served as a steadfast voice for those who are often overlooked in mainstream discourse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Built Community:<\/strong> Maintained the spirit of its &#8220;book club&#8221; roots by fostering a sense of belonging and mutual support among its members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>From its humble start over a decade ago to its current status as a pillar of advocacy, <strong>Ability 4 Us<\/strong> continues to strive for a future where every individual is recognized for their unique abilities and provided the respect they deserve<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ability 4 Us: A Legacy of Advocacy Founded in May 2012 by Joshua Stuart and Tim Correll, Ability 4 Us is an organization dedicated to empowering and amplifying the voices of the differently abled community. While its official charter began in 2012, the seeds of the organization were sown much earlier in a more casual, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-15","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ability4us.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ability4us.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ability4us.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ability4us.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ability4us.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ability4us.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16,"href":"https:\/\/ability4us.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15\/revisions\/16"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ability4us.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}