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Ability at AbbVie

Ability at AbbVie focuses on advocacy and inclusion, uniting employees with disabilities, caregivers of people with disabilities and other allies of the community. We want members of our community to be empowered to reach their full potential.

There's a future full of possibilities.

The Ability community brings highly valued skills to our workplace.

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Ability at AbbVie provides support and information for employees and caregivers alike. We collaborate, gain new perspectives, and work together to enhance our company culture and provide opportunities for employees with diverse life experiences.

Laurinda Cooker, Associate Director, Strategic Global Labeling & Ability Communications Chair

What we stand for

The term “disability” is a misnomer. People who face additional challenges to do what others take for granted display grit and determination, and through their experiences learn empathy and problem-solving skills. These are exceptional abilities not shortcomings. People who are part of this unique community seek to be known for their contributions, rather than a physiological trait such as being blind, hearing impaired or unable to walk, or having mental health conditions. 

Research shows that people with disabilities are unemployed or underemployed at higher rates than other workers. The need for advocacy and inclusion is paramount for this community to be empowered to reach their full potential, and that’s exactly what Ability at AbbVie aims to do.

Ability at AbbVie enables me to connect with and share ideas and resources with other individuals like myself who have children or family members with disabilities and are facing similar challenges while balancing career.

Marianne Sutcliffe, Vice President, Multi-Channel, Marketing Operations and Media & Ability Executive Advisor

Working at AbbVie

Ability is committed to providing people with disabilities the opportunity to build a professional career with AbbVie. We will inspire the organization to hire people with disabilities, work with leaders to find real employment opportunities and target education and training to equip people leaders and their teams to build inclusive environments where people with disabilities thrive. 

Working in a technology group has allowed me to see first-hand how ‘otherly-abled’ persons can flourish and experience rewarding career development.  I am proud to be able to foster these opportunities and look forward to seeing them grow across AbbVie!

Philip Hajduk, Vice President, R&D Information Research & Ability Executive Advisor

Community impact

Ability provides support to charitable organizations, such as Have Dreams and Little City, through philanthropic donations and service projects.

Beyond accessibility: Meet the next generation of disability advocates

Leaders of our Ability employee resource group share why they champion people with seen and unseen disabilities.

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Careers and the Disabled Magazine

Michele Curtis, our senior financial analyst, takes on different roles at AbbVie. 

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