Ability360

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Independent living
• Home care services
• Adaptive sports
• Personal care attendants

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. Membership Fees: Sports & Fitness Center memberships provide revenue. Caregivers receive free membership as a benefit.
3. 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).
4. Event Sponsorships: Sponsorships for sports teams, tournaments, and fundraising events.
5. Vehicle Donations: Partnership with Cars Helping Charities for vehicle donation program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core 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

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Integrity FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2025The 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 PhoenixcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2025Partner 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 AdventurescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022In 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 HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArizona 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 SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for 360Outdoors events including Ride and Row summer series, adaptive mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, and other outdoor activities.
• Arizona Adaptive Water SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for water-based outdoor activities including kayaking, dragon boat paddling, and water sports programs.
• Barrow Neurological Institute/Barrow Outpatient Neuro-Rehabilitation CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for outdoor events and activities.
• Southern Arizona Adaptive SportsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for adaptive sports programming.
• Arizona Disabled SportsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Ride and Row series and other adaptive sports events.
• Thunderbirds CharitiescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Narwhals Youth Swim Team, providing youth with disabilities access to sports and competitive swimming.
• SaguaroscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Narwhals Youth Swim Team supporting youth with disabilities.
• Scottsdale CharroscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Narwhals Youth Swim Team supporting youth with disabilities.
• Fiesta Bowl CharitiescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Narwhals Youth Swim Team providing funding for youth adaptive sports programs.
• Team Arizona Outrigger Canoe ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for outrigger canoe programming at Tempe Town Lake.
• Cars Helping CharitiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVehicle donation partner accepting car donations to support Ability360 programs.
• Executive Council CharitiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArizona State Tax Credit Program partner (QCO Code 20090) allowing donors to receive dollar-for-dollar tax credits for donations.
• BMOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing educational webinars on small business entrepreneurship and self-employment for people with disabilities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct 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

• Xx.com/ability360
• YouTubeyoutube.com/ability360
• Facebookfacebook.com/Ability360
• Instagraminstagram.com/ability360

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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