About us
Who we are
Alliance Community and Employment Services (ACES) is a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to empowering individuals with disabilities and socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
We provide comprehensive training, educational support, and career services designed to unlock potential and open doors to meaningful employment opportunities. At ACES, we believe in breaking barriers, fostering independence, and creating pathways to lifelong social and economic success.
Whether through skill development, career guidance, or advocacy, ACES supports, uplifts, and inspires. Together, we build brighter futures.
“Reach out to us for employment and disability consulting services.”
Alliance Community and Employment Services creates pathways of hope, healing, and opportunity for individuals with disabilities and underserved community members through employment support, mental health services, education, and personalized guidance. By addressing the barriers that impact both life and work, ACES empowers participants to strengthen their well-being, discover their potential, and move toward independence, dignity, and meaningful success.
ACES envisions a future where individuals with disabilities and underserved community members have the wraparound support needed to thrive in life, work, and community. By connecting employment, mental health, education, advocacy, family support, and community resources, ACES works to build an inclusive society where every participant can live with dignity, independence, purpose, and lasting success.
Our values
Our transparent processes ensure reliability for both employers and job seekers.
We deliver support and placement services that exceed expectations for every participant we serve.
We use modern tools and approaches to make employment support faster, clearer, and more effective.
What we provide
We provide tailored solutions to connect individuals with meaningful job opportunities, fostering professional growth and long-term career success.
Our expert consulting services help clients and organizations foster inclusive environments and implement strategies to support individuals with disabilities effectively.
We assist clients in identifying opportunities, optimizing strategies, and developing sustainable growth plans to achieve their objectives.
How we work
Our pre-career training session is designed to equip individuals with the essential skills and confidence needed to enter the workforce.
We support our clients through every step of the job search process — from preparing for interviews to securing the right position. Our team works closely with inclusive employers to match individuals with disabilities to roles that suit their skills, interests, and career goals.
Our commitment doesn't end after job placement. We provide ongoing follow-up support to ensure every individual settles comfortably into their new role.
Leadership
Resilient is the word that defines Lixon Nelson, CEO and Founder of Alliance Community and Employment Services, Inc. (ACES). With an unwavering commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities, Lixon has made it his life's mission to help others achieve their full potential. Having faced the challenges of disability firsthand, he understands not only the importance of support but also the transformative power of others investing in personal growth. His own journey is a testament to perseverance and resilience, and it drives his passion to make a difference.
Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and raised in the United States from the age of two, Lixon Nelson is a passionate advocate for disability inclusion and workforce equity. As Executive Director of ACES Miami, he has spent over a decade advancing employment opportunities for people with disabilities and underserved communities.
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Our partners
Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Social Security Administration
Customized employment training
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Whether you are looking for work, supporting a young person, or hiring inclusively, the first conversation is free.
