From time to time, we are asked many of the same questions about

EnAble on a variety of subjects.  This page is designed to provide an opportunity for those who visit the site to check out some of these questions and answers to see if they provide you the information you'd like to know about the agency.

General

What does EnAble mean?

For twenty-seven years, the organization was known as Resources & Residential Alternatives, Inc. (RRA).  Over the years the name has changed four times.  As a way of redefining the organization, the name was changed to EnAble in 2007.

The name EnAble was chosen because it conveys the essence of who we are and what we do. EnAble is the opposite of disable. It speaks of our values, practices, mission, and takes us into the future as we pioneer in providing person-centered support for individuals with developmental disabilities in the State of Georgia.

What kind of an organization is EnAble and are

my contributions to EnAble tax deductible?

EnAble was founded in 1979 by a group of concerned parents seeking a place in their own community that could provide a home and support services for their adult children with developmental disabilities.  EnAble is approved by the IRS as a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt organization.  As a result, your contributions to EnAble tax deductible.

What type of services are provided by EnAble?

EnAble provides residential, vocational, recreational, respite and private home care support services to approximately one hundred adults with developmental disabilities in the Greater Atlanta area.  EnAble provides residential support services in twenty-two group homes and apartments.  Fourteen are in North Fulton and eight are in South Fulton County.  We provide vocational support services at each of EnAble's two office headquarters and Day Service facilities.  Those we serve who want to work in mainstream employment in area businesses are supported through those who serve in EnAble's Supported Employment Service Program.  EnAble was licensed to provide personal supports and a Private Home Care provider by the State of Georgia in February 2006.

Is EnAble an accredited agency?

EnAble is accredited by The Council on Quality and Leadership and received its second back-to-back Three Years With Distinction accreditation in January 2005.

Obtaining Services at EnAble

What should I do if I am seeking to obtain support services for someone with a developmental disability?

Medical Support Services

What is the starting pay for the Support Associate

direct care staff position?

EnAble pays $9.25 an hour to start for this position in the company.

How long after I submit my application will I be contacted?

You will be contacted usually within one to two weeks after your application is submitted if there is a position that is a good match, based on your application.

If you are not selected your application will be kept on file for one year.

Do you have a benefits package, and if so what are the details?

For full-time employees EnAble offers medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, a 401-K retirement plan, vacation time, sick time, and personal time.

For all employees EnAble also offers an incentive program for going above and beyond in providing great support and teamwork, corporate discount to Bally Total Fitness, and an Employee Assistance Program.

What training do you need to provide support services at EnAble?

EnAble provides specialized training for everyone we hire. The qualifications vary depending on the position. Primarily, you need a caring attitude and a genuine interest in people.  You can refer to the monthly training calendar on the Services and Calendar page for more information.

Information about those served by EnAble

Who are the people EnAble serves?

EnAble, Inc. serves adults, age 18 and over, with developmental disabilities attributable to conditions including, but not limited to: Downs Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism and Fragile X.    Individuals we serve often have other chronic health problems such as diabetes, seizure disorder or heart disease, just as you would find in any group of adults.    We serve people throughout the entire adult life span from young adult to elderly. 

Do the people go out on weekends?

It depends on the individuals being served.  Most people engage in some sort of weekend activities but the type and frequency really depends on the individual interests of the person we are supporting. Quite often, people who live together will go out to dinner, movies, etc as a group. We continue to encourage folks to go out for personal shopping, and other more personal errands, one-on-one with a staff person.

Do the people there have families?

Most of the people we support have very loving, supportive families. Just like you and me, when people with developmental disabilities grow into adulthood, they want to venture out and live “away from the nest.” While it can be difficult (especially for the parents) it usually works out well once the adjustment period is over.  Sure, lots of people continue for many years to spend some weekends and most holidays with their parents; but the person with the disability learns to live away from home before the time when they no longer have their parents.

With that said, many of those served by EnAble do not have family members close by and see or hear from them only very occasionally.  We work very hard to establish a network of natural supports for those we serve so that friendships are developed with people in the communities where the clients live with others who are not paid to serve them.