Competitive Employment

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Competitive Employment Abilis works with individuals to create customized career plans that build upon their interests and skills and offer avenues toward employment in the community. There are five primary steps in the competitive employment process, which include:

• Skill Assessment
• Skill Development
• Career Exploration
• Job Placement
• Ongoing Coaching for Skill Maintenance and Retention

Each individual transitions between these steps at a different pace based on skills and needs. For individuals who need additional support and are unable to participate in competitive employment, Abilis provides supported employment opportunities through its own businesses, designed to provide meaningful work, additional skill development and experience.

Abilis employment services are available through the Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work program, state funding from the Department of Development Services (DDS) for individuals requiring extended support, and on a private pay basis.

For more information, contact Matthew Miceli, Director of Employment Services at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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.