Since establishing in 2012, iAM ABLE has provided mentorship and training to over 250 participants through more than 20,000 hours of direct service. Our programming has directly resulted in both positive mental and physical effects in the participant's lives including regaining independence, furthering their education, returning to work, and boosting daily health. The founders of iAM ABLE understand the need for mentoring and activity-based therapy.
The programming at iAM ABLE is unique and the only one of its kind in South Florida. We provide help to the paralysis community which is often overlooked. With this initiative we are trying to reach and assist more people in need while making the programming more accessible. Paralysis affects both physical and mental well-being. And makes it difficult to gain a positive quality of life without the proper integrative services in place. A study by WellFlorida Council in collaboration with the State of Florida's Department of Health, defined the following as some of the biggest issues faced by the paralysis community such as spinal cord injury: access to information & education, access to opportunities for healthy living, and access to services that promote independence. Our program works to address these basic needs, in addition to any issue our participants may run into throughout their time with us.
iAM ABLE's mission is to provide survivors of spinal cord injury (SCI) and paralysis with various wellness programs and knowledge that will maximize their health and understanding to increase independence. Our programming is focused on helping individuals with paralysis reclaim their lives by providing mentoring, activity-based therapy, and resources designed to increase both mental and physical health.
The mission was developed by founders Michelle and Alfredo Iglesias, after Alfredo sustained a traumatic life-changing injury. While on their honeymoon, Alfredo suffered a spinal cord injury instantly paralyzing him from the neck down and forever changing his life.
But through these trials and tribulations only good has come out of this unfortunate accident. Both have dedicated themselves to helping those in similar situations creating the mission at iAM ABLE.
Organization name
iAM ABLE
Tax id (EIN)
45-4856457
Mission Category
Health & Wellness
Program Site Locations
All of Miami-Dade County
Annual Operating Budget
$250,000 - $499,999
Primary Population Served
General Population, Individuals with Disabilities, Low-Income Individuals/Families
Address
14241 SW 120 ST STE 107