VersAbility Resources

What VersAbility Resources does

VersAbility Resources is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1953 and headquartered in Hampton, Virginia, that provides community-based supports for individuals with disabilities and their families across Hampton Roads, the Middle Peninsula, and the Northern Neck. Its service portfolio spans the full lifecycle: Early Childhood intervention for infants and toddlers with developmental delays, Day Support enrichment programs, Residential/Community Living services, comprehensive Employment Programs, the federal AbilityOne program administered through SourceAmerica, and the VersAbility TECH workforce development initiative. The organization operates through four program locations — Hampton (headquarters), Newport News, Gloucester (Lewis B. Puller Center), and Norfolk — and maintains accreditations including CARF International, ISO 9001 (NSF-ISR), and CIMS-GB Honors, alongside Virginia Values Veterans (V3) and SWaM certifications.

The flagship technical offering is VersAbility TECH, which delivers hands-on vocational training and industry credentials in welding, maritime trades, manufacturing, logistics/warehousing (via Forklift Certification with OSHA10), and cybersecurity, alongside Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) focused on career exploration and workplace readiness for students with disabilities. These programs are delivered through instructor-led training with real-world equipment experience and are open to participants of all abilities; the Forklift Certification Class is offered as a recurring paid cohort (e.g., monthly July–October 2026). Government installation contracts include manufacturing services such as eyeglass production for the military at Yorktown Naval Weapons Station and Norfolk Ship Provisioning activities based out of the Norfolk office.

VersAbility generates revenue through a hybrid of (a) federal AbilityOne / government contracts via SourceAmerica, (b) charitable donations, planned giving (Legacy Giving), recurring giving (Ability Angels), and event-based fundraising including the annual gala (2026 'Hidden Talents' featuring Jessica Cox), the Ability Am golf tournament (2026 edition raised ~$96,000), the Bloom Ball, and third-party Charity Days (e.g., Tidal Wave Auto Spa donating 100% of car wash proceeds in 2025), and (c) paid training and certification programs such as the Forklift Certification Class. Go-to-market is event-driven and partnership-led: career fairs (Talent Without Limits with Hampton Roads Workforce Council and Brooks Crossing I/O Center), employer think tanks, Wings for All airport experiences co-hosted with The Arc US and Norfolk International Airport, and a referral network spanning Hampton University, United Way of the Virginia Peninsula, and Jobs for the Future. Pricing is not publicly disclosed for most services, which are funded through government contracts, grants, and donations, while paid training programs require registration.

Name

VersAbility Resources

Legal name

VersAbility Resources Inc.

Website

https://versability.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

VersAbility Resources is a Hampton, Virginia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1953, that delivers community-based disability services — employment, workforce training (VersAbility TECH, Forklift Certification), early childhood intervention, day support, residential living, and the federal AbilityOne program — to over 1,500 individuals with disabilities annually across Hampton Roads, the Middle Peninsula, and the Northern Neck.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Services and Workforce Development

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Disability Benefits Administration (BPAIAKAC), College Readiness & Disability Services Transition Support (EDAKANAB), Accessibility, Accommodations & Assistive Services (EDALAFAN), Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Workforce development
• Vocational training
• Community living support
• Inclusive employment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hampton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts: Revenue from federal programs including AbilityOne, which provides employment opportunities for people with disabilities through government contracting.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable donations, annual fundraising gala, golf tournament events, and contribution programs including Legacy Giving and Ability Angels.
3. Training and Certification Programs: Revenue from training programs including forklift certification and other workforce development courses.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

VersAbility Resources provides community-based disability services and workforce development programs for people with disabilities across Hampton Roads, Virginia. Its core offerings include employment placement, day support, early childhood intervention, residential/community living services, the federal AbilityOne program, and the VersAbility TECH vocational training center delivering industry certifications such as Forklift and OSHA10.

Product overview

VersAbility Resources is a non-profit organization providing disability services and workforce development programs across Hampton Roads, Virginia. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected programs organized under its main service lines: Employment Programs, Day Support, Early Childhood intervention, Residential/Community Living Services, and the AbilityOne Program. The flagship workforce initiative is VersAbility TECH, which provides hands-on vocational training and industry certifications (including Forklift Certification with OSHA10 credentials) in trades such as maritime, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, cybersecurity, and welding. The organization also runs Pre-Employment Transition Services for youth. Together, these programs serve over 1,500 people with disabilities each year, connecting individuals to employment opportunities and community inclusion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Employment Programs Comprehensive employment services helping people with disabilities find and maintain meaningful jobs across diverse career fields that match their interests.
• Day Support Multi-faceted day support program offering enrichment, cultural, educational, and social opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Early Childhood Intervention Partnering alongside families with infants and toddlers experiencing developmental delays to provide early intervention services.
• Residential Services Community living services supporting individuals with disabilities to live full, meaningful lives in homes rooted in dignity, independence and belonging.
• AbilityOne Program Federal employment program providing job opportunities for people with disabilities through government contracts.
• VersAbility TECH Workforce development and technical training program offering industry certifications and hands-on training in trades such as welding, maritime trades, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and cybersecurity for people with disabilities.
• Forklift Certification Class Hands-on training program that prepares people of all abilities with skills and safety knowledge needed for careers in logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing. Participants earn both Forklift Certification and OSHA10 credentials through instructor-led training and real-world equipment experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,500 people with disabilities served each year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Brooks Crossing Innovation and Opportunity CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 April 2026Host location for Talent Without Limits Career Fair, connecting VersAbility job seekers with regional employers.
• SourceAmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit that creates employment opportunities for people with disabilities through federal contracting. VersAbility participates in AbilityOne program through SourceAmerica partnership.
• AbilityOnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal program providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. VersAbility provides services at Yorktown Naval Weapons Station and other government facilities through AbilityOne.
• Hampton Roads Workforce CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional workforce development partnership hosting events like Talent Without Limits Career Fair. VersAbility co-hosts inclusive hiring events with this organization.
• Jobs for the FutureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted roundtable discussion on untappd talent in partnership with Jobs for the Future, a workforce development organization focused on education and employment opportunities.
• Virginia Values Veterans (V3)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVirginia program supporting veterans in the workforce. VersAbility holds V3 certification for hiring veterans.
• United Way of the Virginia PeninsulaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity organization partner supporting workforce and community development initiatives in the Virginia Peninsula region.
• The Arc USminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. VersAbility co-hosts Wings for All airport experience events with The Arc US.
• Norfolk International AirportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of Wings for All events that help individuals with autism and developmental disabilities practice navigating the airport experience.
• Hampton UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity volunteers assist with Wings for All events, providing aviation program students to guide participants through airport navigation experience.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chimes: Mid-Atlantic nonprofit providing residential, day, and employment services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Direct service mix and regional operating model closely mirror VersAbility's footprint.
• SourceAmerica: Central nonprofit agency for the AbilityOne program, connecting federal contracts to disability service providers like VersAbility. Direct ecosystem peer and partner; comparable mission but operates as an intermediary rather than direct service provider.
• The Arc of the United States: National federation advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through employment, residential, and community-living programs. Already a VersAbility partner, and serves essentially the same client population with overlapping service categories.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Industries International: Major nonprofit workforce development operator running job training, placement, and supported employment for people with disabilities and other barriers. Direct overlap with VersAbility's employment programs and vocational training line.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability services including employment, day programs, and residential support across a broad affiliate network. Highly comparable mission and program mix to VersAbility's portfolio, but operating at significantly greater national scale.
• United Cerebral Palsy: National nonprofit providing residential, employment, and day services to people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Closely aligned with VersAbility's residential/community-living and employment program mix.

Emerging players

• Best Buddies International: National nonprofit focused on integrated employment and social opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable employment-placement mission but with less emphasis on residential and training infrastructure.

Regional players

• Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS): State agency administering vocational rehabilitation and disability services across Virginia. Acts as a key referral source and partial funder for VersAbility's employment and Pre-ETS programs.
• St. Coletta of Greater Washington: DC-area nonprofit providing residential, educational, vocational, and employment services to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Similar program mix but serves the DC metro market rather than Virginia's Hampton Roads.

Others

• ACCSES (American Congress of Community Supports and Equitable Services): National trade association representing disability service providers including AbilityOne-affiliated nonprofits. VersAbility is already an ACCSES member; comparable organizational profile at the sector-association level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/versabilityresources
• Instagraminstagram.com/versabilityresources

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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