Abil Inc

What Abil Inc does

Ability360, legally Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Center for Independent Living founded in 1985 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. The organization operates a comprehensive portfolio of disability services spanning home care, adaptive sports and fitness, recreation, advocacy, employment support, home modifications, life transitions counseling, and information/referral coordination. Its flagship Home Care Services program employs over 2,235 personal care attendants serving more than 4,000 consumers across Maricopa, Pinal/Gila, and Pima Counties through five regional offices (Phoenix, Glendale, Mesa, Coolidge, Tucson), making it the largest provider of in-home personal care in Arizona. The organization also operates the only adaptive Sports & Fitness Center of its kind in the Western United States, hosts multiple competitive adaptive sports teams, runs the Narwhals Youth Swim Team for ages 5-18, and offers the 360Outdoors adventure program expanded via the January 2022 merger with Daring Adventures.

Revenue derives primarily from Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) managed-care contracts delivered through participating health plans (United Health Care Community Plan, Mercy Care Plan, Banner University Family Care, and Native American community health centers), supplemented by private-pay personal care services, sports and facility membership fees, charitable donations (including Arizona State QCO tax-credit donations, Club360 annual giving, the High Five Monthly Giving Group, and vehicle donations through Cars Helping Charities), and philanthropic grants from foundations such as Thunderbirds Charities, Scottsdale Charros, and Fiesta Bowl Charities. The go-to-market is community-led and consumer-driven, with referrals flowing from ALTCS, AHCCCS, healthcare providers, and partner organizations; outreach is amplified through a digital ecosystem spanning ability360.org, the quarterly LivAbility Magazine, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, the Full Circle newsletter, and adaptive sports events and tournaments.

The business is structured as a community-run nonprofit rather than a technology or product company, with no proprietary technology stack, AI/ML capabilities, patents, or API products disclosed. Marketing and customer acquisition rely on grassroots community engagement, content publishing, partner referrals, and event-based outreach. The management team reflects a service-delivery leadership structure with a Vice President of Home Care Services, a VP of Community Relations & Development, and program coordinators for sports, recreation, outdoors, and military/veterans programs, rather than a product or engineering organization.

Name

Abil Inc

Legal name

Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL)

Website

https://abil.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ability360 (Arizona Bridge to Independent Living) is a Phoenix-based 501(c)(3) Center for Independent Living operating Arizona's largest in-home personal care program for people with disabilities, alongside an adaptive sports center and statewide disability services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability & Independent Living Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Care & ADL Assistance (bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility) (HLADAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adaptive & Special Needs Personal Training (HSADAAAL), Recreational Outings, Community Participation & Mobility Support (Non-Clinical) (HSABAAAI), Independent Living Skills Training (ADLs/IADLs) (EDAKANAG)

Keywords

• Independent living services
• Disability home care
• Adaptive sports programs
• Personal care assistance
• Disability advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix, AZ

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts (ALTCS): Primary revenue from Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) contracts. Services provided to individuals qualified through ALTCS who have selected participating health plans including United Health Care Community Plan, Mercy Care Plan, Banner University Family Care, and Native American community health centers.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable donations including Arizona State Tax Credit donations (QCO Code 20090), event sponsorships, Club360 annual giving program ($2,500+ annually), George Bohnert Scholarship Fund, and general donations.
3. Membership Fees: Sports & Fitness Center membership fees; daily drop-in fees for non-members; program-specific fees for various recreational activities.
4. Private Pay: Services available to individuals not receiving services through ALTCS, paid directly for personal care assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ability360 is a Center for Independent Living (CIL) that delivers personal care attendant services, adaptive sports and fitness programs, advocacy, employment support, home modifications, and recreation services to people with all types of disabilities across Arizona. The organization operates a Sports & Fitness Center, runs home care staffing across five regional offices, and offers outdoor recreation and youth athletic programs funded primarily through Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) contracts.

Product overview

Ability360 operates as a comprehensive Center for Independent Living offering a broad portfolio of services organized around empowering people with disabilities to live independently. The organization provides Home Care Services (personal care attendant staffing across five Arizona offices), a Sports & Fitness Center (the only adaptive sports facility of its kind in the Western United States), and Recreation Programs including adaptive sports teams (wheelchair rugby, basketball, tennis, softball, power soccer), the Narwhals Youth Swim Team, Team360 competitive athletics, and 360Outdoors adventure programming. Additional services include Advocacy, Home Modifications, Employment Support, Life Transitions counseling, Information & Referral, and Training programs. The organization also publishes LivAbility Magazine and manages donor programs including Club360 and the High Five Monthly Giving Group. The portfolio functions as a unified ecosystem where Home Care enables independent living at home, the Sports & Fitness Center provides health and recreation, and outdoor/adult/youth programs support community integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home Care Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Maintains independence for people with disabilities in their own homes rather than nursing homes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arizona Complete HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to organize caregiver conferences providing caregivers with relaxation, support, tools for mindfulness, healthier eating, and stress reduction. Three caregiver conferences hosted in partnership with Arizona Complete Health.
• Thunderbirds CharitiesminorOthersSponsor of the Ability360 Narwhals Youth Swim Team, providing support for youth with disabilities to participate in adaptive swimming programs.
• SaguarosminorOthersSponsor of the Ability360 Narwhals Youth Swim Team.
• Scottsdale CharrosminorOthersSponsor of the Ability360 Narwhals Youth Swim Team.
• Fiesta Bowl CharitiesminorOthersSponsor of the Ability360 Narwhals Youth Swim Team, supporting youth with disabilities access to sports.
• JAAM FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2020, JAAM and Ability360 joined forces with Ability360 administering the JAAM grant process. JAAM provides adaptive sports equipment to junior athletes. Supports existing adaptive programs by providing program equipment and customized equipment for committed athletes.
• Executive Council CharitiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport Arizona Youth campaign increases donations to Ability360. Organization receives 100% of contributions made in name and is eligible for 25% matching grant and additional bonus grants.
• High Country Adaptive SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for outdoor activities including Ride & Row Series, adaptive hiking. Organizations collaborate on events throughout the year for adaptive outdoor recreation.
• Arizona Adaptive Water SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for water-based adaptive outdoor activities. Collaborates on Ride & Row Series and other water sports programs.
• Arizona Disabled SportsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for adaptive sports programs including Ride & Row Series.
• Barrow Neurological InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarrow Outpatient Neuro-Rehabilitation Center partners with Ability360 for outdoor activities.
• Southern Arizona Adaptive SportsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner for adaptive sports programming.
• Northern Arizona UniversityminorOthersProvides assistive technology computer equipment to enable more independent computer use for consumers.
• City of PhoenixminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking with City of Phoenix to make the city more accessible for everyone through ADA evaluation survey and community feedback.
• Cars Helping CharitiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVehicle donation program partnership allowing supporters to donate vehicles to benefit Ability360 programs.
• Fry's Food Stores (Community Rewards Program)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAbility360 part of Fry's Community Rewards Program allowing shoppers to link VIP Rewards Card to support the organization when shopping.
• Max in MotioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMax in Motion supports the Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center by hosting youth adaptive sport clinics introducing children 22 years and under with disabilities to various adaptive sports.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Access Living: Chicago-based Center for Independent Living providing independent living services, advocacy, and home-based support for people with disabilities. Direct functional peer as another CIL with similar service mix.
• Goodwill Industries International: Federated nonprofit providing employment services, advocacy, and community programs for people with disabilities and other barriers. Overlaps with Ability360's employment services and nonprofit CIL positioning.
• United Cerebral Palsy: National disability nonprofit providing home care, assistive technology, employment, and recreation services through affiliates. Direct overlap with Ability360's home care and adaptive programs.
• Move United: National nonprofit umbrella for adaptive sports programming, including wheelchair rugby, basketball, and outdoor recreation. Directly comparable to Ability360's Sports & Fitness Center and 360Outdoors programs.
• The Arc: National nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through advocacy, employment, housing, and home- and community-based services. Closely comparable to Ability360's disability services portfolio and CIL-style model.
• Easterseals: National 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing disability services including personal care, employment support, and adaptive recreation. Comparable to Ability360 in mission, CIL-adjacent service mix, and ALTCS/Medicaid-funded home care.
• Help at Home: One of the largest U.S. personal care services providers serving Medicaid waiver and managed care populations. Direct overlap with Ability360's ALTCS-funded home care attendant model.
• Synergy HomeCare: National franchise providing in-home personal care, companion care, and respite services, including Medicaid waiver clients. Directly comparable to Ability360's private-pay and ALTCS home care service.

Broad incumbents

• Bayada Home Health Care: Large multi-state home health and personal care provider serving pediatric, adult, and senior populations including Medicaid waiver clients. Broader incumbent in the home care segment where Ability360 competes.

Others

• Centers for Independent Living nationwide (e.g., Independence First, Center for Independent Living of Broward): Federation of federally funded Centers for Independent Living providing the same five core services (IL skills training, advocacy, peer counseling, information & referral, transition). Most direct structural peers in the CIL network that Ability360 belongs to.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ability360
• YouTubeyoutube.com/ability360
• Facebookfacebook.com/Ability360
• Instagraminstagram.com/ability360
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abil-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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