A History of Service
Advancing abilities for those with special needs since 1951
Abilis (ABLE-ISS) provides vital services and supports for individuals of all ages that have special needs and disabilities. With a lifelong continuum, Abilis’ services include Therapeutic Services and Life Services - starting at birth and continuing throughout an individual’s lifespan.
Program and Services
The Therapy Center
Providing testing, early intervention, therapeutic services, autism programs and support from birth throughout life.
Birth To Three / Early Learners
Helping families address diverse developmental and health-related needs of infants and toddlers.
Adult Life Services
Enhancing quality of life through social activities, meaningful employment, health and wellness care by certified professionals, and high quality residential services.
Future Planning
Transition services, therapeutic services, employment programs, residential and additional supports for adults through their continuum of life.
BINGO
The Cohen Abilis Advancement Center 78 Harvard Avenue, 3rd Floor, Stamford, CT, United StatesJoin us for In-Person BINGO Night! A winner will receive a prize each game. Come out and have fun with friends while enjoying delicious snacks. Fee: $0 Included in Activity Membership
2025 Abilis Project SEARCH Information Session
Greenwich Hospital Noble Conference Room, 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich, CT, United StatesJoin us for a Abilis/Project SEARCH Information Session on Thursday, March 27th, from 5pm-6pm at Greenwich Hospital in the Noble Conference Room. Project SEARCH is a nine-month program providing internship experiences for young adults with developmental disabilities and preparing them for competitive employment.Our partnerships with Greenwich Hospital, Stamford Health, and the Darien YMCA offer a...
Adult Cooking with Jean
The Cohen Abilis Advancement Center 78 Harvard Avenue, 3rd Floor, Stamford, CT, United StatesCreate a simple, delicious recipe each week with our instructor, Jean. Learn the basics of selecting and reading recipes, measuring, cutting food safely and using the stovetop and oven. Once the food is cooked, enjoy it! Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.
Karaoke Night
The Cohen Abilis Advancement Center 78 Harvard Avenue, 3rd Floor, Stamford, CT, United StatesAbilis Karaoke Night. Come out and sing your favorite song and hang out with friends. Snacks will be provided. Fee: $0 Included in Activity Membership
Abilis Choir
The Cohen Abilis Advancement Center 78 Harvard Avenue, 3rd Floor, Stamford, CT, United StatesJoin the Abilis Choir. The Abilis Choir will be meeting for rehearsals on Saturdays. The choir will be performing at various Abilis events and in the community.
News At Abilis
In Photos: The Cohen Abilis Advancement Center in Stamford opens, with support from $3.78M grant
The Cohen Abilis Advancement Center officially opens with ribbon cutting ceremony on January 30, 2025.
No cold feet: At polar plunge, crowd dives into ’25
Hundreds dive in for inaugural Polar Bear Plunge at Compo Beach in Westport in support of Abilis. Funds raised at the event will go towards the renovation of Abilis Gardens…
Polar Bear Plunge in Westport raises funds to aide people with disabilities and their families
New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge at Compo Beach in Westport made a big splash for a good cause to support Abilis and the renovation of Abilis Gardens & Gifts.
Photos: Polar plunge at Greenwich Point Park raises funds for Together We Shine dance
The Abilis Youth Board plunged into the frigid waters of Long Island Sound off Greenwich Point to raise funds for the annual Together We Shine formal dance for Abilis community…
Abilis hosts 19th annual Walk-Run at Tods Point
When: October 13, 2024Where: Tods point Park, Old Greenwich CTPhotos by: Bob Capazzo for Greenwich Magazine
The Gift of Giving
Your gift will provide essential services and advocacy supports for over 800 individuals with special needs and their families from birth through their lifespan. Together we can make a difference in the lives of hundreds of individuals and families who depend upon Abilis to achieve their potential and lead meaningful lives.