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.
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.
TGIF Dance Party at the YMCA of Greenwich
YMCA of Greenwich 50 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT, United StatesThe YMCA of Greenwich is offering a new fitness dance pop-up class! The class is FREE! Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Registration is required. Location: AS1 at the YMCA of Greenwich YMCA Instructor: Dave Graves Any questions, please contact Lara Forstman at .
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.
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
GrahamBerries Season at Abilis Is Now; Get Them While Supplies Last
GrahamBerries, the delicious, just-picked farm-fresh organic blueberries available each summer through Abilis, are back for the summer season and available while supplies last.
Island Beach Concession Opens June 14, Run by Abilis for 5th Year
Abilis, the nonprofit organization providing services and support to more than 800 individuals with special needs and their families, and the Town of Greenwich, are very excited to for the…
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM EMPOWERS YOUNG ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Greenwich Hospital recently celebrated the graduation of its 2024 – 25 Project SEARCH interns during a heartfelt ceremony that marked a significant milestone in the lives of three remarkable young…
Abilis Holds Annual ‘Together We Shine’ Dinner Dance
The sixth annual Together We Shine inclusive dinner and dance event, put together by the Abilis Youth Board, Abilis staff and sponsors, including the Greenwich Junior United Way, was an unforgettable evening…
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.
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.