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The founders of On My Own are blessed to be the parents of a beautiful daughter with a disability. As parents, they understand and share the rewarding—and at times challenging—journey that many of you experience, directly or through someone you love.
Kristi Messer, Hannah’s mother and the CEO of On My Own, is dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for
personal and professional growth for adults with disabilities. Through years of advocacy, training, and unwavering
love, Hannah has successfully maintained employment for more than ten years at Publix as a Customer Service
Representative.
The vision for On My Own grew from a desire to build on Hannah’s success and extend similar opportunities to
others. Our organization is committed to providing essential hands-on activities, training, education, and social
engagement to empower adults with disabilities.
At On My Own, we are excited, passionate, and determined to help adults with disabilities achieve dreams they
may have never thought possible.
On My Own coaching was exactly what Jessica needed to learn basic job skills! Now 2 years later she is proud to say.....
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Finally at the ripe age of 24 we are proud to announce that he is now a part time employee of Publix!
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Hannah was always so happy and determined. As her mother, I knew that she was destined for more.
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A growing number of Americans live with disabilities — more than 70 million U.S. adults, or about 28.7% of the
population, reported having a disability in 2024 (CDC, 2024). This includes a range of challenges, from mobility
and cognition to self-care and independent living.
Unfortunately, health disparities among individuals with disabilities remain stark. According to the CDC (2025),
adults with disabilities are significantly more likely to suƯer from chronic diseases (heart disease or diabetes), or
engage in behavior that impacts overall health (smoking, high calorie diet leading to obesity).
People with disabilities face higher rates of mental health challenges. For example, 43.6% of adults with a
disability reported experiencing depression in 2022, compared to 13.7% of those without (CDC, 2025).
With respect to employment, persistent inequities remain. In 2024, the employment-population ratio for people
with disabilities was just 22.7%, compared to 65.5% for those without disabilities (Bureau of Labor Statistics) .
These differences in health, mental health and employment are unacceptable. At On My Own, we believe a
disability is not a limitation — it’s a different way of engaging with the world, and often a source of unique strength.
Services provided by On My Own are rooted in this belief. By offering hands-on training, social engagement, and
employment support, we aim to help adults with disabilities build lives defined by independence, purpose, and
possibility.
Committing to the whole person: heart, mind, body, and spirit
Remaining true to our morals and values, with the client remaining the central focus in all that we do..
Demonstrating courage to shape a better future for our clients and our communities.
Bring a winning spirit to our community, our work, and everyone we meet.
The mission of On My Own is to provide training to adults with disabilities to support the attainment of independent living skills, overall employability, job sustainability, and community engagement with the overarching goal of successful employment and independent living.
My Own continues to make great strides in helping clients build independent living skills and experience life On Their Own. Many of our clients have successfully moved out and are now living
We promise to positively impact adults with disabilities in our community by providing the following services:
On My Own is currently looking at housing solutions to provide alults with disabilities the opportunity to live independently and experience the freedom they deserve.
Living alone is challenging without a disability, imagine with one. We are committed to helping our students become independent by providing a wide variety of services and training.
What better way to prepare for the work force than to train in one! On My Own is committed to ensuring our students are prepared for their first job debut for when the big day arrives!
On My Own provides a virtual and face-to-face platform for our students to share life together. Relationships, no matter who you are, make life worth living.
“Stay informed about our upcoming events and campaigns. Whether it's a fundraising gala, a charity run, or a community outreach program, there are plenty of ways to get involved and support our cause. Check our event calendar for details.”
“Stay informed about our upcoming events and campaigns. Whether it's a fundraising gala, a charity run, or a community outreach program, there are plenty of ways to get involved and support our cause. Check our event calendar for details.”
“Stay informed about our upcoming events and campaigns. Whether it's a fundraising gala, a charity run, or a community outreach program, there are plenty of ways to get involved and support our cause. Check our event calendar for details.”
“Stay informed about our upcoming events and campaigns. Whether it's a fundraising gala, a charity run, or a community outreach program, there are plenty of ways to get involved and support our cause. Check our event calendar for details.”
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Explore the variety of volunteer opportunities available. From event planning and fundraising to fieldwork and administrative support, there are many ways to lend your talents. Find the perfect fit for your skills and interests.
Explore the variety of volunteer opportunities available. From event planning and fundraising to fieldwork and administrative support, there are many ways to lend your talents. Find the perfect fit for your skills and interests.
Explore the variety of volunteer opportunities available. From event planning and fundraising to fieldwork and administrative support, there are many ways to lend your talents. Find the perfect fit for your skills and interests.
Explore the variety of volunteer opportunities available. From event planning and fundraising to fieldwork and administrative support, there are many ways to lend your talents. Find the perfect fit for your skills and interests.
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