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

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The Therapy Center

Providing testing, early intervention, therapeutic services, autism programs and support from birth throughout life.

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Birth To Three / Early Learners

Helping families address diverse developmental and health-related needs of infants and toddlers.

The Cafe at Darien Cafe

Adult Life Services

Enhancing quality of life through social activities, meaningful employment, health and wellness care by certified professionals, and high quality residential services.

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Future Planning

Transition services, therapeutic services, employment programs, residential and additional supports for adults through their continuum of life.

Event Series Abilis Choir

Abilis Choir

The Cohen Abilis Advancement Center 78 Harvard Avenue, 3rd Floor, Stamford, CT, United States

Join 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.

Event Series Young Adult Musical Theatre

Young Adult Musical Theatre

Harvest Time Church 1338 King Street, Greenwich, CT, United States

Billy Ayres, founder of Lifeline Theater, Inc. uses improvisational integrated music and drama to help individuals of all ability levels create original plays, songs, and scenery. Participants create props, play instruments, write, dance, and participate in enchanting visual arts projects. Appropriate for: Teens and Young Adults Fee: $0 Included in Activity Membership

Event Series Adult Musical Theatre

Adult Musical Theatre

Harvest Time Church 1338 King Street, Greenwich, CT, United States

Billy Ayres, founder of Lifeline Theater, Inc. uses improvisational integrated music and drama to help individuals of all ability levels create original plays, songs, and scenery. Participants create props, play instruments, write, dance, and participate in enchanting visual arts projects. Fee: $0 Included in Activity Membership

Event Series Virtual Party

Virtual Party

Virtual Event

Do you enjoy music, trivia, pictionary and just hanging out? If you do, don’t miss our Abilis Virtual Party with Greenwich Country Day School. Once registered, a link will be sent to you.

Event Series Movie Night

Movie Night

The Cohen Abilis Advancement Center 78 Harvard Avenue, 3rd Floor, Stamford, CT, United States

Come join us for Movie Night! Hangout with friends while watching "Boss Baby". Snacks will be provided. Fee: $0 Included in Activity Membership.

News At Abilis

Compo Beach Westport Polar Bear Plunge Westport Journal, January 2, 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…

Media outlet: Westport Journal

News 12 CT Polar Bear Plunge News 12 Connecticut, January 1, 2025

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.

Media outlet: News 12 Connecticut

Youth Board Polar Bear Plunge Greenwich Time, December 15, 2024

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…

Media outlet: Greenwich Time

News Abilis hosts 19th annual Walk Run at Tods Point Greenwich Magazine, October 30, 2024

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

Media outlet: 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.