Columbia Ability Ally Program
At Columbia Ability Alliance, we believe every workplace has the power to create meaningful opportunities. The Columbia Ability Ally program helps businesses like yours open doors to job seekers with disabilities and other barriers to employment, while gaining real business advantages along the way. Becoming an Ally is more than a credential; it’s a movement toward a more inclusive, innovative, and resilient workforce in our region.
What Is the Columbia Ability Ally Program?
The Columbia Ability Ally program is a new initiative by Columbia Ability Alliance (CAA) created to help more businesses open their doors to job seekers with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Through specialized training, employers learn how to build inclusive workplaces, understand legal and financial considerations, and apply best practices for working alongside individuals with disabilities. Upon completing the training, businesses earn the Columbia Ability Ally credential, a clear signal of their commitment to inclusive hiring and workplace practices.
CAA then shines a spotlight on these businesses through marketing, public relations, and community outreach, recognizing every Ally for fostering opportunities for job seekers with disabilities. Through live trainings, champion interviews, lunch‑and‑learns, and partnerships with organizations like the Tri‑City Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Workforce Development Council, this program creates a supportive ecosystem that removes hiring stigma, reduces perceived risks, and highlights the real benefits of inclusive employment.
Download Our Inclusive Hiring Toolkit
To help you get started, we’ve created a comprehensive Employer Toolkit packed with actionable resources. Inside you’ll find inclusive hiring practices that work, tips for building an accessible workplace, and real examples from businesses already leading the way. This free toolkit is ready to use immediately, your first step toward becoming an Ally.
Be Part of the Launch
Now is the perfect time to get involved. Be among the first to join us at our official program launches, and let your business be recognized as a pioneer in creating inclusive opportunities. Together, we can open more doors, strengthen our workforce, and build a community where everyone can thrive.