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.
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
Virtual Party
Virtual EventDo 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.
Movie Night
The Cohen Abilis Advancement Center 78 Harvard Avenue, 3rd Floor, Stamford, CT, United StatesCome 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
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.