Every Person Deserves the Opportunity to Thrive
For many adults with disabilities, the dream of having a meaningful job, living independently, building friendships, and fully participating in the community remains out of reach. Yet with the right support, these dreams can become reality.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 70 million adults in the United States live with a disability, representing over one in four adults. Individuals with disabilities often face significant barriers to employment, independent living, healthcare access, and community inclusion. These challenges contribute to poorer health outcomes, increased social isolation, and fewer opportunities to achieve financial independence and personal fulfillment.
At On My Own, we believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to live a life filled with purpose, dignity, and choice. We are committed to changing perceptions of disability by highlighting the unique strengths, talents, and contributions of the individuals we serve. Disability is not a limitation. With the right opportunities and support, it can be a source of resilience, determination, creativity, and growth.
Through our independent living skills training, employment readiness programs, health and wellness education, social engagement activities, and community-based experiences, we empower adults with disabilities to build confidence, increase independence, develop meaningful relationships, and pursue their personal and professional goals.
Every life changed begins with an opportunity. Every skill learned creates greater independence. Every job secured opens the door to a brighter future.
Your support makes these opportunities possible. Together, we can help adults with disabilities create lives defined not by limitations, but by possibility, purpose, and achievement.
Meet the Founders
Kristi Messer
Eduardo Fajardo
