ADVANCED CENTERS FOR THE SPECIALLY ENABLED FOUNDATION (501c3)
3525J Ellicott Mills Drive
Ellicott City, MARYLAND 21043
**NEW ADDRESS effective 12/01/2026**
410.777.9063
TAX ID: 33-1541179
Current Projects & Future Initiatives
PROJECT PORTFOLIO | NOVEMBER 2026
Our current projects reflect a shared vision: creating inclusive communities where neurodivergent individuals and adults with developmental disabilities can live independently, find meaningful employment, develop lifelong skills, and participate fully in society.
We are developing several initiatives that bring together housing, employment, entrepreneurship, education, and community support.
01
#100jobsfortheneurodiverse
Our mission is to break down employment barriers, challenge traditional hiring practices, and demonstrate that individuals of all abilities can become valued, productive members of the workforce when provided with the right opportunities, training, and support.
02
Al's Love Paws
Al’s Love Paws is a community-centered pet care and workforce development initiative dedicated to providing exceptional grooming, doggy daycare, and personalized pet care services while creating meaningful employment and training opportunities for neurodivergent individuals and adults with developmental disabilities. This site will be located in Fulton, Maryland (Howard County)
03
5001 Waterloo Road
The Waterloo Project is an innovative housing initiative envisioned by the ACSE Foundation at 5001 Waterloo Road in Ellicott City, Maryland. Designed to promote independence, dignity, and community inclusion, this proposed development seeks to create affordable, individualized living opportunities for neurodivergent adults and individuals with developmental disabilities.
04
Convenience Store and wash and fold concept
A combined laundry service and neighborhood convenience store designed as an inclusive employment environment. Participants will develop customer service, laundry operations, inventory management, retail, and workplace responsibility skills.
Stage: Business concept and workforce model development
