Who We Are

 

Think Ability Inc. is a multi-service non-profit organization that provides residential services, vocational and independent living support services for people with intellectual, cognitive and other related developmental disabilities. Our administrative office is located in Duncan, Oklahoma, and our service delivery area includes communities throughout southern Oklahoma. 

Founded in 1982, the organization possesses a long-standing, demonstrated history of providing progressive, person-centered services and supports. We believe in self-advocacy, and empowering advocates to make self-made decisions in their everyday life. Think Ability individualizes personalized life plans for each individual to achieve goals that are important to that individual. 


Our Mission

We strive to empower individuals and their families with the skills for success by providing solutions, resources, and support.

Our Vision

Think Ability Inc. believes in a world of dignity, opportunity and inclusion for all people. We believe that people are capable of full participation in their community when provided the appropriate opportunity, solutions, resources, and support.

Advocacy

Advocacy plays a crucial role in ensuring equal promotion and protection of the human and legal rights of individuals with disabilities. We are committed to advocating for the rights of people with disabilities, enabling them to fully participate in the community. Our staff members are dedicated to upholding these rights and supporting individuals with disabilities in making decisions that impact their lives.

Think Ability focuses on fostering, teaching and maintaining self-advocacy whenever possible. We empower individuals to speak up for themselves and actively participate in shaping their own lives.

Our Values

Person: All activities and functions flow from a Person Centered Support Allegiance.

Choice: Individuals should make decisions and choices about their lives.

Solutions: Options, opportunities and solutions are the focus rather than problems.

Creativity: Imagination and innovation create a rich, progressive environment.

Opportunity: Services and supports will be excellent, resulting in meaningful impact.

Experience: The opportunity to embrace new and different experiences increases choice and quality of life. The opportunity to fail and succeed increases potential and experience.

Community: Individuals will be active participants in their communities.

Independence: Promote self-determination; Give support, but don’t rescue; Give assistance, but don’t enable.

Responsibility: Personal choices and appropriate behavior increase social opportunities.

Employment: Work is the first and preferred option for working age adults.

Advocacy: People will have support for justice, inclusion and full community participation.

Respect: People will be treated with courtesy and respect in recognition of their dignity and value.

Health & Wellness: People will maintain and experience optimal health and well-being. We support and promote good nutrition, quality nutritional choices and exercise.