Let’s turn disabilities into possibilities
Let’s turn disabilities into possibilities
Let’s turn disabilities into possibilities
Let’s turn disabilities into possibilities
The Ramble Collective
We’re on a mission to create pathways to purpose and community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). As a Boulder-based nonprofit organization, our innovative programs create employment opportunities and facilitate access to affordable housing where adults with IDD can thrive in community.
The Collective
Ramble Opportunities
Our apprentice program provides paid-work experience, training and job placement services for individuals living with IDD. We provide our apprentices with on-the-job training in our retail stores, strengthening the hard and soft skills required for competitive, integrated employment. After our apprentices complete this program, we work with our graduates to secure a job and help them sustain independent employment.
Ramble on Pearl
We are sorry to announce that Ramble on Pearl has closed regular retail operations. But we’re excited about the road ahead for our apprentice training program and look forward to announcing news related to the future of this invaluable program soon. In the meantime, we want to sincerely thank the staff, partner brands, businesses, artists and, above all, our loyal base of Ramble fans for their support of both these retail stores. We’re tremendously grateful for everyone’s support for so many years. Please keep in touch. We look forward to sharing news about new programs soon.
Ramble Marketplace
We are sorry to announce that Ramble Marketplace has closed regular retail operations. But we’re excited about the road ahead for our apprentice training program and look forward to announcing news related to the future of this invaluable program soon. In the meantime, we want to sincerely thank the staff, partner brands, businesses, artists and, above all, our loyal base of Ramble fans for their support of both these retail stores. We’re tremendously grateful for everyone’s support for so many years. Please keep in touch. We look forward to sharing news about new programs soon.
Ramble Community Connections
Collaborating with Boulder Housing Partners and other local organizations, Ramble Community Connections assists adults with IDD access quality, community-based and affordable housing. We are expanding our Ramble Community Connections program to include a range of events, activities and classes that create opportunities for people of all abilities to develop sustainable, natural relationships and thrive within our community.
Our Impact
Ramble Opportunities
Since our founding, 42 individuals have participated in our programs and 32 have secured independent community employment while some still train and work at Ramble.
Ramble Community Connections
Our Ramble Community Connections program supports 20 individuals living in affordable, community-based housing.
Ramble Success Stories
Ramble Success Stories
Ava’s Story
Ava moved to Boulder from New York where she participated in supported employment at Marshalls. She came to Ramble on Pearl with a dream of working independently, but had every intention of returning to her beloved Marshalls. She proudly showed us her name tag that she had kept and brought with…
Ramble Success Stories
Kendra’s Story
Kendra was one of our first apprentices, starting the apprenticeship program shortly after we opened in 2014. She has now been employed at REI since the spring of 2015 and is loving it there! Kendra is part of the stocking team that ensures all clothing goes on to the sales floor in…
Ramble Success Stories
Sean’s Story
Sean started at Ramble in April 2016 and proved himself to be an exceptionally hard worker. Sean always shows up with a great attitude and is always enthusiastic about whatever the day may hold. During his time at Ramble, Sean was our go-to man for anything inventory related, including reconciling…
Ramble Success Stories
Penny’s Story
Penny is Ramble’s newest Apprentice Program graduate and community employee. Penny began working at Clutter Consignment in October 2016 and has been a joyful presence to coworkers and customers alike. Penny loves customer assistance and goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional service to all of Clutter’s visitors! Penny loves…