Who We Are
Virginia Ability is a non-profit association focused on changing employment outcomes for people with disabilities. We Educate businesses on the proven benefits of hiring qualified individuals with disabilities to their organizations, Cultivate business and community employment resource partnerships to connect workforce talent with job opportunities, and Empower businesses to make a positive and lasting impact on Virginia’s workforce and economy.
Employers must be engaged in and champion cutting-edge disability recruitment and hiring strategies, not as charity or marketing, but because it’s smart business.
Why Sponsor Us
Your sponsorship enables Virginia Ability to realize its vision, where people with disabilities and their potential are better understood, diverse perspectives are celebrated, inclusive company cultures are valued, and most importantly, barriers to employment disappear. Businesses that understand the potential will hire individuals with disabilities for their abilities. By investing in Virginia Ability, we can work collectively and think universally to create inclusive and accessible workplaces that benefit all employees and the community in which we do business.
Becoming a sponsor can help your company increase brand awareness and demonstrate workplace diversity, equity and inclusion that mirrors the marketplace and transforms your workplace and culture.
Annual Programs
We offer programs on disability inclusion, leadership strategies, best practices, business success stories, overcoming challenges, and much more. Join us to meet and network with other Virginia employers to share best practicesfor recruiting, hiring and supporting diverse talent in the workplace.
Sponsor Testimonials
As a disability services agency, supporting Virginia Ability is crucial to our partnership with businesses. We depend on businesses to hire individuals with disabilities and Virginia Ability is a key player in facilitating these relationships.
William Seaton, Ability Partner Business Development Manager
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Northstar's mission is to build an inclusive community where people of all abilities thrive. Sponsoring Virginia Ability has given us the opportunity to connect with businesses who are invested in reaping the benefits of an inclusive culture in their organization
- Holly Peele, Ability Advocate Director
Northstar Career Center
Sponsorship Levels and Benefits
Ability Leader: $10,000+
Be recognized as an ability leader with the greatest level of exposure for your company through our programs and social media.
- Company logo and weblink on the Virginia Ability website.
- Logo on our E-newsletters with link to your company’s website.
- Feature stories for our website or social media that recognize your company as a disability workplace inclusion leader.
- Logo on promotional materials and public recognition at all programs.
- Opportunity to share your marketing materials at the annual Virginia Ability Forum.
- Company logo with weblink to appear on the post event summary which will be sent to allVirginia Ability Forum attendees.
- One year subscription to Jobs Ability – Virginia, connecting businesses to individuals with disabilities for job placement using AI Technology ($7500 value).
Ability Partner: $5,000+
Become an ability partner and join forces with Virginia Ability and others to promote disability workplace equity and inclusion.
- Logo and weblink on our website and E-newsletters.
- Feature stories for social media that recognize your company as a disability workplace inclusion leader.
- Logo on program promotional materials.
- Public recognition at the Virginia Ability Forum.
- Company listed on the post event summary which will be sent to all Virginia Ability Forum attendees.
Ability Advocate: $1,000+
Join Virginia Ability as an advocate for disability equity and inclusion in the workplace and let your voice be heard.
- Logo on our website and E-newsletters with link to your company’s website.
- Logo on program promotional materials including Virginia Ability Forum.
Ability Supporter: $500+
Join Virginia Ability as a supporter and become part of a growing partnership of like-minded businesses.
- Logo on our website and E-newsletters with link to your company’s website.