It is rare that people with developmental and physical disabilities can make a significant contribution to the community in which they live. In the United States alone, there are roughly three million individuals living with a physical or developmental disability, but less than a third are active in the labor market. The majority are unemployed, underemployed, or still work in sheltered programs where it is almost impossible to reach their full potential.

Meet our HandyTechs:

Through HandyCapable Network’s computer refurbishing efforts, eight volunteers spend time each week preparing donated computers for use by others. At HandyCapable Network, they are given a chance to show their abilities in a challenging, high-tech environment.

"What I love best about working at HandyCapable is being able to do what I love and help others at the same time."-Carl

"I enjoy working at HandyCapable because I have more fun fixing computers here than I would have anywhere else." -Kim

"My favorite thing about working at HandyCapable is meeting new people and the good friends I've made. I love working on computers and being able to help others."-Stephen

"Working at HandyCapable makes me feel good about myself, I get to help people, get out of the house and learn everyday." -Tawona

"What I like most about working at HandyCapable is being able to work with computers everyday and doing something most other people don't know how to do"-Ryan

"My favorite thing to do is work with computers, being at HandyCapable allows me to do my favorite things all the time!"-Ed (With helper, Michael)

"Even though I am new to HandyCapable, I already feel like I belong. Everyone here is so nice and I get to play with computers all the time!" -Demell