A Better Way of Living

Residential Services

ABWL supports individuals in community based residential settings throughout the city of Albuquerque. We are licensed to provide several different types of residential support services, including supported living and independent living.

Supported Living
Supported living is a more intensive, supportive environment for people in need of higher levels of support. Each person has a unique living situation based on their needs and goals, ranging from 24 hour support to much more independent living situations. The program focus is on community inclusion, social roles, vocational support and behavioral support.
Independent Living
Independent living is a program for people who need or want much less support. The amount and types of support provided depend on the individual’s needs and goals and is usually for people in need of minimal supports to self sustain in the community. This is a growing program within our agency.

Supportive Employment Services

ABWL provides employment service designed to offer individuals with disabilities the supports needed to pursue community based vocational opportunities. Services include:

Job development Supports
Resume creation, employment exploration, assistance with applications, networking, interview preparation, etc.
Monthly Job Club Meetings
To provide additional support for those struggling to secure employment and to share thoughts and ideas related to the job development process.
Job Coaching
On the job, side by side supports to help an individual maintain employment, assist with job advancement, and advocacy and/ or mediation services to successfully navigate conflicts. Job coaches ensure that individuals are safe within their work environment and offer hands on assistance to individuals who find certain tasks difficult or challenging. Job coaching consists of either full time 1:1 supports or weekly follow along visits to determine progress and ensure continued employment success.

Community Inclusion/Social Skills Development Day Program

ABWL, Inc. provides specialized day programming with a focus on community inclusion and social skills development. The program offers supports and opportunities for people to participate in the life of their community. Some of the program features include:

An interactive activity board designed to facilitate self determination while exploring the community
Social Skills development
Positive Behavior Supports
Liaison services with Albuquerque Public Schools, CNM and/or UNM
Supports to attend Sexuality/Relationship courses
Stress reduction/recreation