Creativity & Innovation
With a different window on the world and communication, creativity and innovation aren’t restricted by traditional boundaries.
We are the Ability Machine.
We are the Ability Machine.
We are a collective of creatives with and without varying disabilities that come together to create & produce work that adds value and purpose to your next campaign or project.
We value people & the creative process. We work together to create and support our clients with their projects and campaigns. All the while, employing adults who are often overlooked when it comes to their creative abilities.
We value people & the creative process. We work together to create and support our clients with their projects and campaigns. All the while, employing adults who are often overlooked when it comes to their creative abilities.
Our values
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Teamwork & Collaboration
Our teams are working together to complete amazing work for brands and their products and services.
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Detail & Excellence
Our attention to detail and quest for excellence in our production and design work have created many positive results for our clients and the brands they represent.
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Opportunity & Kindness
When creating work and content, why not allow artists who are often overlooked? Kindness goes a long way in making the end product stronger!
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Patience & Persistence
Patience is always a good thing to bring to any production. There are always things that don’t turn out the way we want. It is good to be patient and always show up ready to work.
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Joy & Purpose
In life, joy comes from having purpose and enjoying each moment. When we bring together people to create that normally don’t get the chance to, a sense of joy and purpose is measurable.
How it started
Meet Tom Woodard
Founder of Ability Machine, Nashville native Tom Woodard has spent 30+ years in marketing, production, and brand development. Known as the voice of Bud from the Budweiser Frog campaign, he’s passionate about ideas that connect people and spark creativity.
Frequently asked questions
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There is a saying that if you have met one person with autism, then you have met one person with autism. Every individual is different. Isn’t that true with all humans? Each of us was created differently but made perfectly in God’s image. Everyone has creative abilities when given the right opportunity to contribute, no matter the diagnosis or disability!
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We are patient and persistent in our pursuit of gaining trust with each other. We are willing to meet conflict head-on and deal with it in that moment. We are willing to have hard conversations and be kind and respectful in doing so.
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10% of our gross is donated to ontheavenue, a non-profit, daytime studio that uses creativity to build confidence and community in adults with disabilities. The studios are the perfect place to explore one’s best and most creative self. The Ability Machine staff also works closely with ontheavenue to teach and care for their Citizens.
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- Discovery: Initial meeting to understand the scope and cost of the project.
- Build the Team: Put together the Ability Machine Avenger team
- Planning: Setting expectations, timelines, roles & responsibilities of everyone.
- First Drafts: Produce the first drafts and brand storyboards of initial ideas.
- Revisions: Take the input of the client and other team members into the next round.
- Finished work: Celebrate with the team and clients!!!
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We work closely throughout the production with the client and all stakeholders. This is truly a collaborative effort. The software or platform is client-dependent. We use Google in-house.
Let's work together.
Nashville is a collaborative town. Neighbor helping neighbor. Co-writing songs. Teamwork everywhere you turn. The Ability Machine is no different. Our team works with you to accomplish your project.
