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# AccessAbility

Serving the Twin Cities Area

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://www.accessability.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Events](https://www.accessability.org/events/)
- [Valentine's Dinner](https://www.accessability.org/valentines-dinner/)
- [Holiday Boutique](https://www.accessability.org/holiday-boutique/) - Come shop with us! We are excited to announce the return of our popular Holiday Boutique. This event will be open to the public on November 18th from 12:30 pm to 4:30pm and November 19th from 9am to 3pm. It will be open to Evening Stars Thanksgiving Dinner guests from 5pm- 7pm on the 18th.
- [Evening Stars Thanksgiving Dinner](https://www.accessability.org/evening-stars-thanksgiving-dinner/) - Evening Stars most anticipated event, Thanksgiving Dinner, will be held on Tuesday, November 18th! This event will also feature the return of our popular Holiday Boutique, with Works of Heart products and other pieces handcrafted by our persons served available for purchase. Check back soon for updates and RSVP information!
- [Evening Stars Halloween Dance](https://www.accessability.org/evening-stars-halloween-dance/) - What are we doing on October 30th? Having a Halloween party and you're invited! Join us on October 30th from 5pm-7pm for a spooktacular evening with all the best things: drinks, snacks, dancing, and our super cool staff and persons served! RSVP by October 27th to Katie Chambers kchambers@accessability.org or by dialing 612-852-1804. We hope
- [AccessAbility Annual 5k FUNdraiser](https://www.accessability.org/accessability-annual-5k-fundraiser/) - On Saturday, September 13th, the AccessAbility crew got together for our annual Run, Walk and Roll fundraiser. This year, we raised funds for our All Stars Special Olympics team. They are excited for all the new sports we are introducing, like bowling and basketball! We would especially like to thank Groves Foundation and Steele &
- [AccessAbility State Fair Day](https://www.accessability.org/accessability-state-fair-day/) - Every year we host a State Fair Day for our persons served. This day is filled with fun activities like dance parties, face painting, and carnival games. Their favorite part of the day? Choosing which staff member gets a pie to the face and has to go in the dunk tank! We would also like

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.accessability.org/) - AccessAbility's mission is to provide opportunities for self-sufficiency for people with barriers to employment and community inclusion.
- [AccessAbility Takes Control Of ESNS](https://www.accessability.org/accessability-takes-control-of-east-side-neighborhood-services/) - East Side Neighborhood Services Inc. (ESNS) has transferred control to AccessAbility Inc. (AAI) who has now acquired ESNS’ liabilities, assets, and programs. Northeast Minneapolis mainstay will continue existing East Side Neighborhood Services programs without disruption and expand AccessAbility programs to the ESNS building. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. June 5, 2026 — AccessAbility, Inc. (AAI), a Northeast Minneapolis
- [Our Programs](https://www.accessability.org/our-programs/) - AccessAbility's mission is to provide opportunities for self-sufficiency for people with barriers to employment and community inclusion. We offer a range of programs that support people at every stage of life in building stability, connection, and opportunity. From job training and community engagement to health and wellness, food access, and youth education, we provide services
- [Growing Together](https://www.accessability.org/growing-together/) - East Side Neighborhood Services Inc. (ESNS) has transferred control to AccessAbility Inc. (AAI) who has now acquired ESNS' liabilities, assets, and programs. AccessAbility, Inc. (AAI), a Northeast Minneapolis mainstay serving the community for 78 years, has taken control of East Side Neighborhood Services (ESNS) and created a new consolidated board that will act as the
- [Works of Heart](https://www.accessability.org/works-of-heart/) - www.works-of-heart.org SOCIAL ENTERPRISE AT ITS BEST Our inspirational, handcrafted products are proudly made in the USA by people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. They are distributed by world-class sales representatives across the globe. People we serve work in Works of Heart and are able to learn numerous transferable skills, including: Manufacturing Frame building
- [Email Sign-Up](https://www.accessability.org/email-sign-up/)
- [Business Services](https://www.accessability.org/business-services/) - Be A Part Of It Working Together Towards A Brighter Future Production & Assembly Printing Services Works of Heart
- [Our Leaders](https://www.accessability.org/our-leaders/) - ANNEMARIE KLIMEKPresident/CEO After serving two years on the AccessAbility Board of Directors, AnneMarie joined the staff in 2019 as Chief Innovation Officer, later assuming the position of Chief Operating Officer. She began as President/CEO in June 2024. She has a degree in Organizational Management and Leadership from Concordia University St. Paul, along with 28 years
- [Project Connect Application](https://www.accessability.org/project-connect-application-3/)
- [Events & Volunteer Opportunities](https://www.accessability.org/events-volunteer-opportunities/) - Upcoming Events EventEvening Stars Barbecue Date:July 15, 2026 Time:5pm- 7pm To purchase tickets, email katie chambers | kchambers@accessability.org Interested in volunteering? Email us at aai@accessability.org for more information.
- [Day Support Services](https://www.accessability.org/day-support-services/) - Day Services provides life enrichment and community inclusion opportunities for adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Designed for individuals who may not benefit from traditional vocational programs, Day Services promotes social connection, personal growth, and active participation in the community. The program focuses on building skills through person-centered classes, recreational activities, and community-based experiences. Participants
- [Annual Reports](https://www.accessability.org/program-brochures/) - Click to View AccessAbility, Inc. 2025 990 AccessAbility Business Services 2025 990
- [Project Connect](https://www.accessability.org/project-connect/) - Empowering individuals for long-term employment. AccessAbility supports individuals seeking greater stability, including communities of color, ethnic minorities, and those overcoming substance use, justice system involvement, or homelessness. Many participants face significant barriers to employment, such as limited work history, unemployment, or underemployment. Our programs offer immediate paid work opportunities to build job skills and work
- [Project Connect Application](https://www.accessability.org/project-connect-application-2/)
- [Pre-Vocational Services](https://www.accessability.org/pre-vocational-services/) - AccessAbility offers production services to the business community that provide paid work and on-the-job training opportunities for program participants. Additionally, we offer paid work opportunities in our in-house programs, which include our own gifts manufacturing business, onsite production jobs, screen printing and print production services. Program participants have the opportunity to earn income through work in assembly,
- [Program Brochures](https://www.accessability.org/corporate-reports/) - Day and Employment Support Services Brochure Day & Employment Services Referral Application Extended Employment Brochure Project Connect Brochure Project Connect Application
- [Newsletters](https://www.accessability.org/newsletters/) - Read the latest: January 2025 October 2024 June 2024 March 2024 January 2024 November 2023 April 2023 December 2022 August 2022 May 2022 March 2022 February 2022 December 2021
- [Press Releases](https://www.accessability.org/press-releases/) - AccessAbility Appoints AnneMarie Klimek As New CEOAccessAbility Announces Frank Vascellaro as MC for 70th Anniversary EventAccessAbility Celebrates Grand Opening AbleTo CampaignAccessAbility Announces 3-Year Assistive Technology Partnership with AbleNet
- [Annual Reports](https://www.accessability.org/annual-reports/)
- [Services for Individuals](https://www.accessability.org/services-for-individuals/) - Learn more about the services we provide to individuals. Day Support Services Pre-Vocational Services Extended Employment Project Connect
- [Printing Services](https://www.accessability.org/printing-services/) - UV AND LASER PRINTING We are also able to print awards, plaques, coasters, mugs, or other gift or promotional products using our laser, sublimation, DTG, or UV printing technologies. Adding these technologies to our portfolio not only allows us to create more products, but it provides training to interested Project Connect participants so they can seek
- [AccessAbility Blog](https://www.accessability.org/accessability-blog/) - Welcome to our blog! Here you will find organization updates, testimonials from our employees and persons served, and other information about events, goals, and fundraising efforts! News & Updates
- [Extended Employment](https://www.accessability.org/extended-employment/) - AccessAbility's mission is to provide opportunities for self-sufficiency for people with barriers to employment and community inclusion. The Extended Employment Program offers supported employment for individuals with severe mental health conditions, physical disabilities, or significant economic, academic, or social barriers. To qualify, individuals must face challenges in at least 3 of the following 7 areas:
- [About Us](https://www.accessability.org/about-us/)
- [Production & Assembly Services](https://www.accessability.org/production-assembly-services/) - Let Us Be Your Production and Assembly Partner! At AccessAbility, we believe in the power of community. The people we serve come to us seeking life enrichment through paid employment and other programming and services. At AAI, those we serve join a community of people who accept them for their unique strengths and abilities. We
- [Join Our Team](https://www.accessability.org/join-our-team/) - Ready to Make a Difference? Start Your Journey Towards a Fulfilling Career Today! AAI's person-centered philosophies are also directed at you. We care about your success and development and provide internal coaching and training as well as annual development dollars to use for outside education and training resources. You matter to us! As a valued member of our
- [Contact Us](https://www.accessability.org/contact-us/)
- [Our Affiliates](https://www.accessability.org/our-affiliates/) - Our Affiliates Funding Partners
- [Team Member Nomination](https://www.accessability.org/team-member-nomination/) - Purpose: The Team Member appreciation award is a way for AAI to recognize team members that have made significant contributions to the overall mission of the organization. Team Member of the MonthEssential Criteria: The Team Member of the Month is a person who has shown consistent, outstanding performance and goes above and beyond the requirements
- [Donation Form](https://www.accessability.org/donation-form/)
- [Sitemap](https://www.accessability.org/sitemap/)
- [Become a Sponsor](https://www.accessability.org/become-a-sponsor/) - Want to be a sponsor? Complete this payment form, type "5K Sponsor $[ ]K" in "Tribute" field. Call AnneMarie or Jacki at 612.331.5958 with questions. About the Annual 5K This all-abilities event is open to everyone in our communities who wants to support the mission of providing work and life-enrichment opportunities to persons with special abilities. This

## Categories

- [Events](https://www.accessability.org/category/events/)
- [News & Updates](https://www.accessability.org/category/news-updates/)