AbilityPath.org is an online community for parents of and professionals serving children with special needs. AbilityPath brings together information, resources and a social network dedicated to encouraging the healthy development of children with special needs.

The inspiration for AbilityPath came directly from parents of and professionals serving children with special needs. Families and professionals agreed that internet searches for were overwhelming and confusing at times. Developmental pediatricians, experienced therapists, special education experts and passionate parents helped guide the development of AbilityPath. Their expertise and first-hand accounts combined with technology provided for a concept to become an informational hub while also building a true social community where parents of children with special needs could gather, blog about their experiences, join various affinity groups, share photos, tips and words of encouragement at any time of day.

AbilityPath is a service provided by Community Gatepath, a San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit serving children and adults with special needs. Community Gatepath, founded in 1920, provides resource support to nearly 4,000 families annually and provides early intervention therapies in a warm and welcoming children’s center designed to maximize the development of children. Learn more about Community Gatepath.

AbilityPath is funded through private donations, foundation grant support and from sponsorship support.