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The Therapy Center at Abilis Opens in Stamford | Patch

The facility offers a variety of services to local clients with disabilities and their families.

Stamford, CT

By Barbara Heins (Patch Staff)
Keelin Daly Photo/Contributed

Abilis has opened a state-of-the-art therapy facility in Stamford where experts are teaming together to create a cohesive approach to evidence-based, personalized therapy. 

The Therapy Center at Abilis — located at 1150 Summer St. — offers a range of therapeutic services for individuals of all ages to address communication, social, sensory, physical and cognitive challenges, as well as behavioral issues that negatively impact family dynamics and community inclusion.


There was a formal ribbon cutting ceremony with Abilis President and CEO Dennis Perry and Mayor David Martin on Feb. 1.

The therapists assess the needs of each individual and work collaboratively with families, caregivers, educators, and allied professionals across settings to create personalized plans with specific goals and objectives. This collaboration offers a holistic approach to individual care. Together, they develop comprehensive evaluations, dynamic diagnostic services, and treatments for people of all ages, in the clinic, at home, or in the community.

Abilis therapists tailor plans to the specific needs of the individuals they serve across their lifespan. Abilis also provides families with information on a range of topics including community resources, educational options, financial planning, medical professionals, and legal advisors. We also offer a mentoring system that links families, so they can share experiences and advice. Among the services offered are While not an exhaustive list, our therapeutic services include academic support, transition skills, tutoring, physical and occupational therapies, speech/language therapy, applied behavior analysis and support and autism-specific interventions.

Abilis has been a pioneer in providing support programs for people with disabilities for 65 years. Their services cover the lifespan and include employment services, residential services and life transitions.

800+

People Served

24

Hours a Day

365

Days a Year

70

Years of Service

40+

Homes

400

Staff Members

5

Businesses

80+

Community Partners

Therapeutic Services

Abilis is home to experts who work together to create a cohesive approach to personalized therapeutic care. Our therapies, housed in our Therapy Center, are administered using best practices and are available at Abilis or in the environments you choose, including your home and places in the community where the therapy will be the most effective.

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Life Services

Abilis provides needed supports to people throughout their lives. Our goal is to enhance each person’s quality of life through social activities, meaningful employment and high quality residential services. Our Life Services programs include health and wellness care delivered by certified professionals.

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The Individual Life Plan

The Individual Life Plan (ILP) is our signature service. Abilis works collaboratively with families to assess existing needs, plan for future needs, and create a personalized roadmap for anticipated therapeutic and life skills services for their family member with disabilities. From birth through adulthood to later stages in life, the ILP will help families and individuals with disabilities prepare for and successfully navigate major life transitions.

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Activities

Abilis offers social and recreational programs for children, teens, and adults. These programs range from weekly music, art, and cooking classes to monthly birthday parties with dancing and teen social gatherings with games and pizza. In addition to these regular events, Abilis schedules special outings to New York City and other destinations to enjoy arts events.

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Get Involved

Abilis depends upon dedicated staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners to provide the wide range of high quality programs and services that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families need to live, learn, work, and enjoy life.

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Mission Vision Values

Abilis provides people with developmental disabilities and their families in Lower Fairfield County with supports and advocacy for building able lives and strong communities.

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