by John Beaubien | Mar 22, 2021 | Employee
Edition 22 | Spring 2021 Looking back on the legacy of the Ability360 leader by Aitana Yvette Mallari **Editor’s Note: A clarification has been made regarding Phil Pangrazio’s grandmother (Ma) who, at times, would act akin to an army sergeant in order to...
by John Beaubien | Jul 16, 2019 | Employee
Edition 17 | Summer 2019 Over the last 5 years, 350 individuals have returned to work and generated over $73 million in salary Story by Susan Webb Bill Couch went to work today as a systems data manager. Martha Nieto checked in as a data programmer. Denise Conn...
by John Beaubien | Nov 7, 2018 | Employee
Edition 14 | Fall 2018 Story by Matt Lively Photo by Christian Guerithault Michael Stewart has seen miracles. “Don’t ask me how, but I’ve watched people walk who have never walked,” he said. Stewart is a lifeguard at Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center, and he...
by John Beaubien | Jul 6, 2018 | Employee
Adaptive Golf Coordinator Photo by Randy Bingham A local company uses a title for their reception staff as the Director of First Impressions, Tim Surry is most certainly that. When you work the front desk at the Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center you have a lot...
by John Beaubien | Jan 10, 2018 | Employee
Independent Living Skills Advocate Leonard Smith is a gentle giant – he doesn’t speak much but when he does, you better listen and learn from this wise man! He’s been Ability360’s East Valley advocate for many years. His military and religious background gives him a...
by John Beaubien | Oct 27, 2017 | Employee
Lisa Purdy: Lead Employment Coordinator Photo by Loren Worthington Actions speak louder than words. Lisa epitomizes what many people with a disability can achieve regardless of their disability. Lisa works directly with SSDI/SSI beneficiaries to achieve or return to...