Abilis Announces Fall Speaker Series

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By Greenwich Post | October 26, 2016

Abilis, a non-profit organization that provides services and supports for individuals with special needs and their families will offer the Abilis Fall Speaker Series. The Abilis speaker series is available for parents, caregivers and grandparents who are caring for an individual with special needs. The series is free and open to the public. Seats are limited and registration is required. Registration can be made at abilis.us/therapeutic-services. For questions, contact Linda Talbert at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 203-302-7800.

Two speaker sessions are scheduled for the month of November and include information on financial planning for families with children with disabilities and how to navigate the holidays.

Speaker sessions:

Special Needs Trusts or ABLE Accounts? Financial Planning for Your Child, presented by Stephen Ehrens, CPA and Wealth Advisor on Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 7-8:15 p.m., at Abilis, 50 Glenville St., Greenwich.

Financial planning for the future of your child. Stephen Ehrens, CPA and Wealth Advisor, will discuss Estate Planning considerations, Special Needs Trusts, Wills, Benefits (SSI and Medicaid), Insurance, and Investments. Also, how the just-signed-into-law ABLE Accounts will provide a tax-sheltered vehicle for your child of any age. Detailed information package provided.

For additional information, visit: abilis.us/calendar

Holidays & Changing Routines: Using Visuals and Social Stories to Help Your Child Cope, presented by Jillian Aili, M.Ed, BCBA Georgy Hennig M.Ed, Meaghan Nagurney, M.Ed, BCBA Tuesday, Nov. 15, 7-8:15 p.m., at Abilis, 50 Glenville St., Greenwich.

Hear from Abilis’ board certified behavior analysts and special education teachers, Jillian Alli, Georgy Hennig, and Meaghan Nagurney on how to use visuals, social stories, and other environmental supports to help children with special needs manage the exciting, but sometimes overwhelming holiday season. With the right plan, children of any age can cope with disrupted routines and learn, grow, and enjoy a wider range of holiday events, treats, travel, and time with friends and family.

For additional information, visit: abilis.us/calendar

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.

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.

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.

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.