Fairfield County’s Giving Day

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Thursday, March 9 is Fairfield County’s Giving Day. Giving Day is a 24-hour online fundraising campaign designed to generate awareness of and funding for non-profit organizations in Fairfield County like Abilis. Donations to Abilis can be made on March 9 by visiting https://fcgives.org#npo/abilis. Tuesday, March 7 is Fairfield County Photo Contest Day. Help us win $$$$$$ by visiting our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/AbilisInc/. All you have to do is ‘Like” the photo we have pinned! The photo that receive the most “Likes” is eligible to win a special grant. Encourage friends and family to do the same. They must like our original post, “Shares” won’t count, so be sure to send them to our page: https://www.facebook.com/AbilisInc/.

Our Giving Day goals this year are to:

1. Increase public awareness about Abilis, the many social and recreational activities Abilis offers, and the benefits they provide to our participants
2. Raise funds to help support these activities

Abilis believes that all people deserve to live, learn, work and enjoy life! To support this conviction Abilis provides a wide range of daily social and recreational activities for teens and adults with special needs. These programs foster skills and interests, as well as friendships and a sense of community for almost 150 individuals in Fairfield County. For more information about Abilis Activities, visit https://www.abilis.us/life-services/activities.html.

Music is a Universal Language – Musical Theater at Abilis

Let the Music Move You – Drumming at Abilis

Together we can make Giving Day a success for the 700 individuals and families who depend upon us each and every day! To make a donation to Abilis on March 9, visit https://fcgives.org#npo/abilis

Thank you for your support.

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.