Mission & Values
Empowering Journeys, Building Inclusive Futures
Welcome to Columbia Ability Alliance, where our commitment extends beyond traditional support – it’s about fostering empowerment, breaking barriers, and igniting the flames of independence and personal success. At the heart of our organization lies a resolute mission, a compelling vision, and a set of unwavering values that guide us on our journey to create a community where every individual, regardless of abilities or life barriers, thrives.
Mission
Columbia Ability Alliance is dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals with unique abilities and life barriers, in order to foster their independence and help them achieve personal success.
Vision
Create a more accessible and equitable community by providing exceptional service to an increasing number of individuals with disabilities and other life barriers. By promoting diversity and inclusion, we aspire to enhance the quality of life for all residents in our region and establish a thriving, universally accessible community for all to enjoy.
Methods
We provide employment services, specialized job and life skills training, career opportunities, a social enrichment center, and a connection to vital community resources. As a registered 501(c)(3) organization, we rely on public support and donations, while also operating successful commercial ventures as a social enterprise to sustain our mission services.
Values
We value authentic communication, unwavering honesty and integrity, continuous innovation, collaborative teamwork and nurturing trust.
Columbia Ability Alliance's Team Values
- Communication: We practice active listening, communicate with respect, convey expectations clearly, share both good and challenging news, and assume positive intent while providing constructive feedback.
- Honesty/Integrity: We do the right things right, ask tough questions, honor commitments, embrace truth and transparency, lead by example, and take responsibility for our actions.
- Innovation: We pursue bold initiatives, seek strategic solutions, address community needs while honoring our mission, embrace diverse ideas, and develop creative ways to advance our mission and achieve our vision.
- Teamwork: We embrace collaboration, practice personal accountability, celebrate individual wins, invest in continual education, and offer support and expertise in areas of knowledge.
- Trust: We lead with trust, honor confidentiality, believe in each other’s unique abilities, embrace vulnerability, and foster a safe workplace while creating understanding and valuing buy-in from our team.
Join us on this transformative journey as we work together towards building a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, contribute, and lead fulfilling lives. Together, we can make a difference that resonates far beyond our organization – we can build a more inclusive future.
Columbia Ability Alliance's Strategic Plan for the Future
Columbia Ability Alliance is in the midst of executing a three-year rolling strategic plan. Our six pillars of focus are:
