Reaching Beyond Limits

08/12/2026

Today, our consumers enjoyed a "gone fishin'" day at Frances Slocum State Park and at Day Program.

We want to extend a special thank you to the activities crew at RBL for continuously improving the lives of our participants. There is always something exciting to look forward to!

07/31/2026

Today was a beautiful day for our annual Field Day at Kirby Park!

07/13/2026

Are you or someone you know interested in learning more about the services Reaching Beyond Limits offers? We provide a variety of support services, including Day Program, In-Home & Community Supports, Employment Services, and Behavioral Services.

We have a simple form on our website that you can fill out, and we'll happily get back to you within a few business days.

Follow this link -----> https://reachingbeyondlimits.com/ and click on "Interest Form" at the top right of the homepage.

As summer unfolds, we're thrilled about the community experiences we're creating together. Just last week, we took a group to Knoebels to enjoy the sunshine. Later this month, we're looking forward to our annual Field Day at Kirby Park!

Keep an eye out for exciting announcements and future events — we're planning a special Open House and Art Show in September, featuring a wall mural created by our Day Program participants.

We can't wait to continue to share all these wonderful moments with you!

07/01/2026

As we move forward with our summer program, Working Beyond Limits, we want to thank the wonderful educational professionals from the northeast region and the dedicated job sites that have kindly shared their time and effort. Their contributions have created meaningful and engaging experiences for our wonderful students.

This week, Regan celebrated her 16th birthday while on the job at the Seven Loaves Soup Kitchen. Stacey McCarter & Taya Ruda are the Job Coaches and sent us these messages:

"Today, Regan celebrated her 16th birthday at her 1st job with her new coworkers, who are now her friends. Regan is so happy and grateful for this opportunity. Regan does not let anything get in her way, not her vision, nor her fears. She is hard-working and a great team player! Happy Sweet 16, Regan!! May this year be as sweet as you!"

"RBL has been so welcoming not only to me but also to these amazing students. They go above and beyond. I’m so lucky to be job coaching this amazing group this summer. We’re only 3 weeks in I’ve seen each student gain skills, come out of their shell, take initiative, and do something they never have before. I’m excited to see what else they accomplish over the next 5 weeks." - Taya

"I’m very thankful for the opportunity to work with the students and staff at RBL. I enjoy being their driver and coach, building relationships with them, and helping them start each day on a positive note. It’s been rewarding to watch their confidence grow as they build workplace relationships, take initiative, and become more independent. I’m proud to be a part of their journey." - Stacey

Thank you, Stacey, Taya, and the Seven Loaves Soup Kitchen, for all you've done. We are forever indebted to you for your commitment to creating a better world to live in.

Also, we cannot highlight a WBL group without thanking both the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation & Luzerne/Wyoming County MH/DS for providing the funds to support our program.

06/22/2026

This summer, Reaching Beyond Limits is proud to partner with Luzerne & Wyoming County MHDS and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for the fifth year of Working Beyond Limits (WBL)!

WBL is an 8-week program that provides students with the opportunity to earn income while gaining valuable experience in community-based work settings.

Thanks to the support and funding provided by MHDS of Luzerne and Wyoming Counties, this year's program is already underway across the region, with 13 participating organizations and a positive impact on more than 75 students.

A heartfelt thank-you to MHDS of Luzerne and Wyoming Counties for making this program possible, and to the coaches and participating organizations whose dedication is helping students build skills, confidence, and brighter futures.

Check out these photos from the first few weeks of the program! We are underway with Camp Louise Center for Outdoor Recreation and Education, Wyoming County Fair, Seven Loaves Soup Kitchen, Indraloka Animal Sanctuary, Hazleton Area Recreation Program - HARP, Hazleton Art League, Hazleton Integration Project, Butler Township Community Garden, Eckley Miners' Village Museum.

06/10/2026

Become a Direct Support Professional at Reaching Beyond Limits and help us empower lives! The schedule is Monday through Friday 8:45am-3:15pm.

The summer is filled with exciting activities and community outings that bring joy!

Apply here!

About This Job: As a Direct Support Professional, you play a pivotal role in enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You provide direct support and patient care, assisting with activities of daily living and implementing behavior management strategies. Yo...

03/31/2026

Staff, clients, families, and members of our community rallied together this month to help us collect items to fill our Packs of Positivity. Today, as we close out Developmental Disability Awareness Month, we took our clients to the Heartwood Center, a day shelter and resource hub for individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity, to hand out our packs.

Here are a few photos from the month-long initiative. We are so grateful for the generosity of so many!


Luzerne/Wyoming County MH/DS
Developmental Disabilities Awareness

03/28/2026

On March 24th Reaching Beyond Limits officially celebrated 11 years of providing services to adults with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder.

In the years leading up to our beginning, our founders, Amy Hartman and Robyn Ruckle, had an idea to provide a safe space for a young man transitioning out of high school; because of that act of kindness and selflessness we now provide opportunities to hundreds of individuals like Anthony.

Today we employ 135 (and counting) dedicated professionals across the entire northeast. On behalf of all the people who have had their lives changed, I want to say thank you Amy & Robyn for making the choices you did. The world is a better place, and I am a better human because of you.

— With love and gratitude, your Chief Executive Officer, Annie.

02/26/2026

We are two days away!

Are you interested in helping us?

——> You can click the link to donate, sign up to take the plunge witb us (our THIRD year in a row), join us on the mountain to cheer us on, or simply share our link to your FB page!

See you Saturday, Special Olympics Pennsylvania!

Help us raise money for Special Olympics Pennsylvania

02/23/2026

Our Day Program will be OPEN normal program hours today, February 23rd, 2026.