Virginia Ability is a Virginia-based nonprofit and trusted workforce partner helping employers strengthen disability-inclusive hiring through education, training, practical resources, and collaborative workforce strategies.
Build Inclusive Hiring Programs
Create structured pathways for disability and neurodiverse hiring.
Workforce
Training
Equip teams and managers with practical inclusion strategies.
Program
Development
Create structured hiring initiatives
Community
Connection
Connect with resources, organizations, and workforce networks.
The Workforce Gap Isn’t About Talent. It’s About Access.
The gap isn't a reflection of talent or capability. Research shows many barriers exist within hiring systems, workplace processes, and organizational practices. Virginia Ability works with employers to identify those barriers and create practical solutions that expand access to qualified talent.
That gap is not about ability. It is about accommodations, systems, accountability, and opportunity.
Working-age adults
with disabilities
ARE EMPLOYED
3 OUT OF 10 (22.8%)
Working-age adults
without disabilities
ARE EMPLOYED
7 OUT OF 10 (65.3%)
Small Changes. Stronger Workforce Outcomes.
The curb cut effect demonstrates how solutions designed to remove barriers for one group often improve experiences for everyone.
Just as curb cuts transformed physical accessibility in our communities, thoughtful improvements in the workplace can create stronger outcomes for employees, employers, and the workforce as a whole.
Your Hiring Process May Be Filtering Out Qualified Talent
Research shows that many barriers exist within hiring systems, workplace practices, and organizational processes rather than an individual's ability to perform the work.
Inaccessible application systems
Difficult to navigate or not built for everyone.
Rigid job requirements
Overly narrow criteria can exclude qualified talent.
Traditional interview formats
One-size-fits-all approaches don't work for all.
Lack of manager training
Teams are left without the tools to support inclusive hiring.
Organizational processes often create barriers before candidates have an opportunity to demonstrate their qualifications.
Employers Often Overestimate the Cost and Underestimate the Value of Workplace Accommodations.
One of the most common misconceptions surrounding disability-inclusive employment is that workplace accommodations are costly or difficult to implement. Research from the U.S. Department of Labor tells a different story. In reality, most accommodations are simple, affordable, and often benefit the broader workforce.
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Building Workforce Impact
Across Virginia
50+
Businesses Educated
50+
Community Events & Employer Engagements
Statewide
Employer & Workforce Partnerships
Virginia Ability helps businesses expand their workforce pipelines and social impact with the goal of improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Building Disability-Inclusive Workplaces
Virginia Ability helps organizations move from awareness to action through education, training, and long-term partnership.
Attend an Information Session
Explore the fundamentals of disability-inclusive employment, hear from workforce leaders, and discover how Virginia Ability supports employers across Virginia.
Schedule a Consultation
Meet directly with Virginia Ability to discuss your workforce goals, current challenges, and opportunities. Together, we'll identify practical next steps that fit your organization.
Employer Education & Training
Build knowledge and confidence through practical learning experiences designed for HR professionals, hiring managers, supervisors, and leadership teams.
We're with you every step of the way.
