Senate President Sweeney Attends Abilities Solutions Annual Holiday Party

Trenton – Senate President Steve Sweeney attended the Abilities Solutions Annual Holiday Party in Westville today to show his appreciation for all they do to assist individuals in the community with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

“The continued work that the Abilities Solutions team has put in to assist individuals with disabilities to achieve meaningful employment opportunities, especially amidst the ongoing pandemic, is incredibly admirable. This organization is close to my heart,” said Senate President Sweeney (D-Gloucester/Salem/Cumberland) “Abilities Solutions provide a safe work environment that showcases the abilities that people with disabilities possess, giving them skills to be productive members of society.”

Abilities Solutions was founded in 1963 and work to provide employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and address other barriers to their full participation in the workforce. Today, Abilities Solutions serve about 1,000 people with disabilities or other disadvantages each year. They partner with employers in South Jersey to identify job opportunities, and provide valuable workers for more than 200 businesses.