Abilis to Host Valentine’s Day Dance

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By Greenwich Sentenial | February 6, 2017

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Abilis, the non-profit organization that provides services and support for individuals with special needs, is hosting a Valentine’s Dance and Party for young adults and adults.

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Abilis’ annual Valentine’s Dance and Party will be held at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is open to adults of all ages with special needs. There will be Valentine’s party games, prizes for best costumes, music, dancing and plenty of food. The fee is $25.

In addition, there are many other events scheduled through March as part of Abilis’ ongoing winter programs and activities, such as an all-inclusive adaptive ski trip to Windham Mountain and tickets to a special Broadway performance of Aladdin for an audience made up of children and adults with autism spectrum disorder or sensitivity issues.

Dozens of other ongoing activities and classes are scheduled this winter, including movie afternoons, bowling, Special Olympics ice skating, musical theater and cooking classes and karaoke night.

“Abilis is committed to providing a comprehensive calendar of recreational programs appropriate for people of all ages and abilities in our community,” noted Dennis W. Perry, CEO and president of Abilis.

For more information, visit abilis.us

Therapeutic Services

Abilis is home to experts who work together to create a cohesive approach to personalized therapeutic care. Our therapies, housed in our Therapy Center, are administered using best practices and are available at Abilis or in the environments you choose, including your home and places in the community where the therapy will be the most effective.

Life Services

Abilis provides needed supports to people throughout their lives. Our goal is to enhance each person’s quality of life through social activities, meaningful employment and high quality residential services. Our Life Services programs include health and wellness care delivered by certified professionals.

The Individual Life Plan

The Individual Life Plan (ILP) is our signature service. Abilis works collaboratively with families to assess existing needs, plan for future needs, and create a personalized roadmap for anticipated therapeutic and life skills services for their family member with disabilities. From birth through adulthood to later stages in life, the ILP will help families and individuals with disabilities prepare for and successfully navigate major life transitions.

Activities

Abilis offers social and recreational programs for children, teens, and adults. These programs range from weekly music, art, and cooking classes to monthly birthday parties with dancing and teen social gatherings with games and pizza. In addition to these regular events, Abilis schedules special outings to New York City and other destinations to enjoy arts events.