Ability360
Ability360 is a Phoenix-based 501(c)(3) Center for Independent Living that provides personal attendant home care, adaptive sports and recreation, and advocacy services to people with disabilities throughout Arizona.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1985
- HeadquartersPhoenix, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Ability360 does
Ability360 is a 501(c)(3) Center for Independent Living headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, that provides independent-living services, adaptive recreation, and advocacy to people with disabilities across the state. Originally founded in 1985 as Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL) and rebranded to Ability360 around 2015, the organization runs five regional offices covering Maricopa, Pima, and Pinal/Gila Counties and serves more than 4,000 consumers, supported by 2,235+ personal care attendants — making it the largest in-home care provider in Arizona.
Its core programs divide into three service families. First, Home Care Services (formerly PAS) delivers non-medical personal attendant care reimbursed through ALTCS, Mercy Care, Banner Family University, United Health Care, and DES/DDD, plus private-pay arrangements, marketed via a toll-free line, email intake, and insurer referrals. Second, the Sports & Fitness Center — described as the only adaptive facility of its kind in the Western United States — operates adaptive equipment, aquatic and fitness programming, recreation therapy, personal training, and hosts local, national, and international adaptive sporting events. Third, the broader program suite spans 360Outdoors (adaptive mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, rowing, the 226-mile Grand Canyon rafting Mainstream Experience inherited from the 2022 Daring Adventures merger), 360Connect socialization, Team360, Narwhals Youth Swim Team, wheelchair basketball/rugby/tennis/power soccer/goalball/curling, employment services (Ticket to Work AZ, WIPA/Benefits 2 Work), advocacy, home modifications, accessible housing, peer mentoring, independent-living-skills training, spinal cord injury resources, and life-transitions support.
Revenue is generated through a multi-stream nonprofit model: managed-services reimbursement from insurance/Medicaid contracts for home care, recurring membership fees at the Sports & Fitness Center, donations through the Arizona State Tax Credit Program (QCO Code 20090) and monthly/annual giving tiers (High Five Club at $25/month, Club360 at $2,500+/year), event sponsorships, and vehicle donations via Cars Helping Charities. GTM is community-led and direct-to-consumer, anchored by insurance-provider referrals, community events, LivAbility Magazine (quarterly English/Spanish publication), and a Telphone Pioneer Park partnership that functions as both programming venue and community engagement asset.
Ability360 firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ability360
- Legal name
- Ability360
- Website
- https://ability360.org
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1985
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Ability360 is a Phoenix-based 501(c)(3) Center for Independent Living that provides personal attendant home care, adaptive sports and recreation, and advocacy services to people with disabilities throughout Arizona.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ability360 industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Disability Services and Independent Living
- NAICS
- Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)
- SIC
- Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)
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Where Ability360 is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Phoenix
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices7 records
Markets served
Ability360 business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Home Care Services: Personal care attendant services provided to individuals with disabilities and seniors. Revenue comes from insurance reimbursements (ALTCS, Mercy Care, Banner Family University, United Health Care, DES/DDD) and private pay arrangements.
- Membership Fees: Sports & Fitness Center memberships provide revenue. Caregivers receive free membership as a benefit.
- Donations and Fundraising: Tax-deductible donations through Arizona State Tax Credit Program (QCO Code 20090), planned giving, event sponsorships, and monthly giving programs (High Five Club, Club360).
- Event Sponsorships: Sponsorships for sports teams, tournaments, and fundraising events.
- Vehicle Donations: Partnership with Cars Helping Charities for vehicle donation program.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Home Care Services - Insurance and Private Pay |
| Subscription | Annual | Outrigger Canoe Membership |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Adaptive Hiking Series |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ride & Row Series |
| Subscription | Monthly | High Five Monthly Giving |
| Subscription | Annual | Club360 Annual Giving |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
Ability360 product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ability360 is a Center for Independent Living providing non-medical home care services through personal care attendants (serving 4,000+ consumers with over 2,235 attendants), adaptive sports and fitness programs at a dedicated disability-focused facility, advocacy, employment support, home modifications, and accessible recreation programs (360Outdoors, 360Connect, Team360) across Arizona. The organization operates five regional offices statewide and offers programs for people with all disabilities, their families, and veterans.
Product overview
Ability360 is a Center for Independent Living offering a comprehensive portfolio of disability services and adaptive recreation programs. The organization provides core independent living services including Personal Assistance Services (PAS), home modifications, accessible housing resources, advocacy, peer mentoring, and life transitions support. Its adaptive recreation division features an extensive sports and fitness center, competitive teams (Team360, Narwhals Youth Swim Team), and diverse programs including 360Outdoors (kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, outrigger canoe), 360Connect social recreation, and various sports programs (wheelchair basketball, rugby, tennis, power soccer, goalball, amputee basketball, pickleball, curling, golf, dragon boat, cheer and dance). Employment services include Ticket to Work AZ and WIPA/Benefits 2 Work. Additional offerings include LivAbility Magazine publication, youth programs (360Youth), military and veterans programs, and community reintegration services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- 360Outdoors: Outdoor adventure programs including adaptive mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, rowing, and the Mainstream Experience (226-mile Grand Canyon rafting trip). Formerly Daring Adventures program.
- Home Care Services
- Sports & Fitness Center
- LivAbility Magazine
- 360Connect
Products and services
- Home Care Services (Personal Assistance Services) Non-medical in-home personal care attendant services for individuals of all ages with all types of disabilities, assisting with daily living activities at home, work, and in the community. The largest provider of in-home care in Arizona, serving over 4,000 consumers through 2,235+ attendants.
- Sports & Fitness Center Membership Adaptive sports and fitness facility membership providing health, fitness, and recreation programs designed specifically for individuals with disabilities. The only center of its kind in the Western United States, hosting local, national, and international adaptive sporting events. Caregivers receive free membership as a benefit.
- Advocacy Services Self-advocacy guidance and support helping individuals with disabilities assert their rights, access services, and advocate for community changes. Includes the This is MI life self-advocacy training program.
- Home Modifications Accessibility modifications to residences including ramps, bathroom adaptations, and other accessibility improvements to support safe independent living.
- Accessible Housing Resources Housing accessibility resources and support to help individuals with disabilities find and modify accessible housing.
- Employment Services (Ticket to Work AZ & WIPA/Benefits 2 Work) Employment support including Ticket to Work AZ helping individuals with disabilities navigate job search and benefits guidance, and WIPA/Benefits 2 Work managing work incentives and benefits during transition to employment.
- Information & Referral Services Resource coordination and referral services connecting individuals with disabilities to appropriate Ability360 and community resources, including life transitions support and independent living skills training.
- 360Outdoors Adaptive Recreation Program Outdoor adventure program offering adaptive kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, outrigger canoeing, paddle sports, the Ride & Row series, exploring Arizona Adaptive Hiking Series, and the Mainstream Experience (226-mile Grand Canyon rafting expedition).
- 360Connect Socialization Program Socialization Through Recreation program offering opportunities to meet new people, develop interpersonal skills, and reduce stress through recreation activities for individuals with disabilities.
- Team360 Competitive Adaptive Sports Competitive adaptive sports team participating in various disability sports leagues and tournaments, including wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair tennis, power soccer, amputee basketball, cheer and dance, goalball, pickleball, wheelchair curling, adaptive golf, and dragon boat paddling.
- Narwhals Youth Swim Team Competitive youth swimming program for children and young adults with disabilities, sponsored by Thunderbirds Charities, Saguaros, Scottsdale Charros, and Fiesta Bowl Charities.
- Aquatic Classes & Swim Lessons Swimming instruction and aquatic exercise classes adapted for individuals with disabilities, provided at the Sports & Fitness Center.
- Recreation Therapy & Personal Training Therapeutic recreation services using leisure activities to improve health and well-being, plus individual fitness training sessions tailored to individual abilities and goals.
- 360Youth Youth Programs Youth programs providing recreational and social activities for young people with disabilities.
- Military & Veterans Programs Programs specifically designed for military veterans and service members with disabilities, including adaptive sports and fitness.
- Spinal Cord Injury Resources Resources and support specifically designed for individuals with spinal cord injuries, provided through a dedicated website.
- Life Transitions Support Support services for individuals transitioning between care settings such as nursing homes to community living, and youth to adulthood, including independent living skills training and peer mentoring.
- ADA Services & Reintegration to Community Americans with Disabilities Act support services providing guidance on ADA rights and accommodations, plus transition programs helping individuals reintegrate into the community from institutional settings.
- Peer Mentoring Program Mentorship program connecting individuals with disabilities with peers who have similar lived experiences.
- AZEEI (Arizona Education and Empowerment Initiative) Arizona Education and Empowerment Initiative providing educational resources and empowerment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
- Small Business Entrepreneurship Webinars Business training webinars for individuals with disabilities interested in entrepreneurship, offered in partnership with BMO.
- LivAbility Magazine Quarterly lifestyle magazine published in English and Spanish, focusing on Southwest-centric disability-related issues.
- JAAM Youth Athletic Equipment Grant Grant program providing athletic equipment for youth with disabilities.
Quantifiable outcome
- Largest provider of in-home care in Arizona
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Ability360
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Ability360 technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Ability360 partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Integrity FoundationcoreThe Integrity Foundation completed the revitalization of Telephone Pioneer Park in Phoenix in partnership with Ability360. The project removed over 300,000 pounds of mulch, installed 6,600 square feet of rubber flooring, and added adaptive equipment including climbing walls, wheelchair-accessible swings, and sensory features.
- City of PhoenixcorePartner in the Telephone Pioneer Park revitalization project. Ability360 is also working with the City of Phoenix to make the city more accessible through ADA evaluation surveys.
- Daring AdventurescoreIn January 2022, Ability360 merged with Daring Adventures, a nonprofit serving people with disabilities for over 35 years. Daring Adventures was the first program to take people with disabilities on 212-mile rafting trips through the Grand Canyon. 360Outdoors continues the legacy programs including the Grand Canyon rafting trip.
- Arizona Complete HealthcoreArizona Complete Health partnered with Ability360 to host three Caregiver Conferences providing caregivers a day of relaxation and support to improve their daily lifestyle through mindfulness tools, healthier eating, and stress reduction.
- High Country Adaptive SportscorePartner organization for 360Outdoors events including Ride and Row summer series, adaptive mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, and other outdoor activities.
- Arizona Adaptive Water SportscorePartner for water-based outdoor activities including kayaking, dragon boat paddling, and water sports programs.
- Barrow Neurological Institute/Barrow Outpatient Neuro-Rehabilitation CenterminorCommunity partner for outdoor events and activities.
- Southern Arizona Adaptive SportsminorCommunity partner for adaptive sports programming.
- Arizona Disabled SportsminorPartner for Ride and Row series and other adaptive sports events.
- Thunderbirds CharitiescoreSponsor of the Narwhals Youth Swim Team, providing youth with disabilities access to sports and competitive swimming.
- SaguaroscoreSponsor of the Narwhals Youth Swim Team supporting youth with disabilities.
- Scottsdale CharroscoreSponsor of the Narwhals Youth Swim Team supporting youth with disabilities.
- Fiesta Bowl CharitiescoreSponsor of the Narwhals Youth Swim Team providing funding for youth adaptive sports programs.
- Team Arizona Outrigger Canoe ClubminorPartner for outrigger canoe programming at Tempe Town Lake.
- Cars Helping CharitiesminorVehicle donation partner accepting car donations to support Ability360 programs.
- Executive Council CharitiesminorArizona State Tax Credit Program partner (QCO Code 20090) allowing donors to receive dollar-for-dollar tax credits for donations.
- BMOminorPartner providing educational webinars on small business entrepreneurship and self-employment for people with disabilities.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Ability360 competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Move United: National umbrella for adaptive sports organizations, supporting community-based adaptive sports programming and providing resources for member organizations. Comparable as the national network counterpart to Ability360's competitive adaptive sports teams (Team360, wheelchair rugby, basketball, tennis).
- National Ability Center: 501(c)(3) based in Park City, Utah, operating adaptive sports, recreation, and outdoor adventure programs for people with disabilities. Closest direct comparable to Ability360's Sports & Fitness Center and 360Outdoors lines, though single-site vs. Ability360's multi-office Arizona footprint.
- Easterseals: National 501(c)(3) network providing disability services, home care, rehabilitation, and adaptive recreation across multiple states. Highly comparable operating model — combination of fee-for-service clinical/personal care plus adaptive recreation and youth programming — though geographically broader than Ability360.
- Best Buddies International: Nonprofit operating one-to-one friendship, jobs, leadership development, and inclusive living programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Compares on mission, donor-supported nonprofit model, and programs that span social/community integration and employment — overlapping Ability360's 360Connect and Ticket to Work AZ programs.
- Special Olympics: Global nonprofit providing year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Directly comparable to Ability360's Narwhals Youth Swim Team and broader adaptive sports programming, including youth competition and family engagement.
- United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): Federation of state affiliates providing direct services (housing, in-home support, employment, assistive technology, advocacy) to people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Compares directly on mission scope, nonprofit service delivery, and Medicaid-funded personal care services.
- National Disability Rights Network (NDRN): Federation of Protection & Advocacy (P&A) and Client Assistance Program (CAP) agencies in each state, providing legal advocacy and disability rights services. Comparable on the disability advocacy and information/referral services portions of Ability360's programming.
- National Council on Independent Living (NCIL): National membership organization for Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and individuals with disabilities. Ability360 operates as a CIL under this framework, making NCIL its closest national association peer for governance, advocacy, and federal funding access.
- The Arc of the United States: National nonprofit advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through state and local chapters offering residential support, employment, advocacy, and community services. Operates a similar mixed fee-and-donation model serving the same consumer base Ability360 addresses through PAS and advocacy.
Broad incumbents
- Family Caregiver Alliance: National nonprofit providing information, education, and support to family caregivers of adults with disabilities and chronic conditions. Adjacent peer given Ability360's focus on caregiver support, respite, and family-facing programs alongside direct consumer services.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Ability360 leadership team
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Profiles6 records
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Frequently asked questions about Ability360
What does Ability360 do?
Ability360 is a Center for Independent Living providing non-medical home care services through personal care attendants (serving 4,000+ consumers with over 2,235 attendants), adaptive sports and fitness programs at a dedicated disability-focused facility, advocacy, employment support, home modifications, and accessible recreation programs (360Outdoors, 360Connect, Team360) across Arizona. The organization operates five regional offices statewide and offers programs for people with all disabilities, their families, and veterans.
Is Ability360 a public or private company?
Ability360 is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was Ability360 founded?
Ability360 was founded in 1985. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Ability360 based?
Ability360 is headquartered in Phoenix, United States, in the North America region.
How does Ability360 make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Home Care Services are the primary driver. The others are membership Fees, donations and Fundraising, event Sponsorships and vehicle Donations.
Who are Ability360's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Move United, National Ability Center, Easterseals, Best Buddies International, Special Olympics, United Cerebral Palsy (UCP), National Disability Rights Network (NDRN), National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) and The Arc of the United States. Family Caregiver Alliance is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Ability360 have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ability360.
What industry is Ability360 in?
Ability360's product category is Disability Services and Independent Living. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGAEAG, Disability Services & Independent Living Support, with a secondary code of BPAGALAM, Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech). Its NAICS code is 624120 and its SIC code is 8300.