Overcoming Transportation Barriers with Accessible Transit Services
Getting from point A to point B is something many of us take for granted, but it is not an amenity that is available for everyone. Many individuals with disabilities are unable to drive, leaving them to rely on loved ones or public systems for transportation. Unfortunately, this can cause challenges to one’s daily life. […]
A Day of Service: Columbia Ability Alliance Clients Give Back at Tri-City Union Gospel MissionÂ
Service has the power to build bridges, create purpose, and strengthen communities. It’s a belief that drives the Columbia Ability Alliance Community Center, and one that was put into action on Saturday, February 22nd, when a small but dedicated group of clients and staff attended the Day of Service at the Tri-City Union Gospel Mission […]
National Disability Employment Awareness Month – Access to Good Jobs for AllÂ
By Cheri Montee, Director of HR, Columbia Ability Alliance, and Michael Novakovich, President & CEO, Columbia Ability Alliance October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to celebrate the unique abilities and benefits individuals with disabilities possess and provide to workplaces. Individuals with disabilities want to belong just like everyone else. And like […]
2024 Giving Blitz: Generosity Unlocked!Â
It was a whirlwind 48 hours of generosity and fun as we embarked on a mission to raise $50,000. We asked, and our community answered: We are excited to share that we raised over $42,000 during our first-ever Giving Blitz! Through generous support from individuals and local businesses, we officially unlocked 5 of our 9 […]
Introducing Beyond Barriers Broadcast – Celebrating Diversity and Empowerment
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Beyond Barriers Broadcast, a new YouTube series from us, Columbia Ability Alliance! In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to overlook the struggles faced by individuals with disabilities and the importance of creating inclusive spaces. That’s why we’re taking a stand and inviting you to join us on this […]
National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: Celebrating Inclusion and Support
March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM), a time dedicated to raising awareness, promoting understanding, and celebrating the contributions of individuals with developmental disabilities. This annual observance serves as a platform to advocate for inclusion, highlight the challenges faced by those with developmental disabilities, and recognize the importance of supporting their journey towards independence […]
Coffee With Karl | Celebrating Columbia Industries’ 60th Anniversary
Coffee with Karl is back with an all-new episode! Columbia Industries (CI)Â started helping people in 1963 as the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Benton and Franklin Counties. The purpose for forming the non-profit agency was clear: to promote the general welfare of persons with cerebral palsy and other handicaps. Sixty years later, their goals are similar, […]
Columbia Industries Featured in March Issue of Journal of Business
Hot off the press! Thank you to the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business for sharing our story with the community. We have so many exciting things in store at CI, including opening an Opportunity Kitchen booth at the Public Market at CRW this spring! We are so proud to belong to the Tri-Cities community, stay […]
Join Team CI at Polar Plunge 2022!
Help us raise funds for Special Olympics of Washington! The Polar Plunge is back this year with in-person plunges! Brave the cold and join CI as we raise funds to support the amazing athletes of Special Olympics of Washington. This year’s event features a friendly competition between the East and West sides of the state, […]