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.
Spring for Abilis Gala
The Greenwich Country Club The Greenwich Country Club, 19 Doubling Road, Greenwich, CT, United StatesJoin us for a fun evening of dancing, dinner, entertainment, a silent auction and lots of fun! For tickets and information visit
Arts & Crafts
Greenwich Country Day School Gym, 401 Old Church Road, Greenwich, CT, United StatesJoin us for Arts & Crafts with students from Greenwich Country Day School
Hoops & Movement
Greenwich Country Day School Gym, 401 Old Church Road, Greenwich, CT, United StatesJoin us for Hoops & Movement with students from Greenwich Country Day School. Learn some basketball moves and how to play the game. All abilities welcome. Please wear sneakers.
Young Adult Musical Theatre
Harvest Time Church 1338 King Street, Greenwich, CT, United StatesBilly 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
Adult Musical Theatre
Harvest Time Church 1338 King Street, Greenwich, CT, United StatesBilly 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
News At Abilis
Annual Spring for Abilis Gala Set for May 17, 2025
Spring for Abilis Gala co-chairs Afton Fraser of Greenwich, Gena Mann of Weston, and Hillary Sollinger of Fairfield, Connecticut, have a fabulous event planned for May 17 at Greenwich Country…
PHOTOS: Abilis and Greenwich Jr United Way 6th Annual “Together We Shine” Event Goes Hawaiian
6th annual “Together We Shine” formal dinner dance, put on by the Abilis Youth Board and Greenwich Junior United Way.
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.
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.