“We empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through vocational training, continuing education, teamwork, social engagement, and community involvement”
— Karen Govern, CEO
“The individuals we serve are the truest people you’ll ever meet”
— Jason Mount, Director of Academy Programs
“We gave to STARability because we know the hearts of the special needs community. I personally have never loved — or been loved — as I have with my special needs son.”
“Taking our special needs daughter out on a boat makes her feel free and live a fuller life. It expands her world.”
— Anoymous
“We originally focused on children with cancer and then expanded to serve children and adults with life threatening illnesses and disabilities, at-risk youth, and veterans..”
— Debby Frenkel, Co-Founder
“I always feel better the rest of the day and the rest of the week after I’ve been on a boat”
— David Goebel, Board Member and Volunteer Boat Captain
