At The Accidental Ally, we are designing the future of work for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) — a future where ability, not labels, defines contribution. Our approach reimagines how work is designed, skills are developed, and success is measured, ensuring that inclusion and performance go hand in hand.

1. Strengths-First Hiring

We begin with the belief that every individual brings unique strengths and capabilities. Instead of filtering candidates through résumés or traditional qualifications, we work with employers to focus on uncovering what they can do. This ensures we place people in roles where they are most likely to succeed and deliver value.

2. Jobs to Be Done Framework

Using the Jobs to Be Done framework, we start by identifying the specific business outcomes that need to be achieved and then break them into structured, repeatable, outcome-driven tasks. This makes roles accessible while ensuring they are directly tied to business needs and measurable results.

3. Hands-On, Embedded Training

Learning happens best in the context of real work. We embed training directly into day-to-day tasks, allowing individuals to build skills in the flow of work rather than in artificial training settings. This builds competence, confidence, and the ability to apply skills immediately.

4. Measuring Success

We measure success through a dual lens:

By tying each role to specific, trackable outcomes, we make the impact of employing individuals with IDD visible and undeniable.

5. Business-Aligned Contribution

Our methodology positions inclusion as a competitive advantage, not a compliance checkbox. Every contribution from our team members is linked to business performance, ensuring that organizations see inclusion as an investment in productivity and innovation.

By combining strengths-first hiring, the Jobs to Be Done framework, integrated training, and clear success measurement, we are building a blueprint for a workforce where people with IDD are valued as capable, productive contributors. This is the future of work — one where inclusion drives performance, and performance drives inclusion.