Program areas at Abilis
Residential services - to provide supports necessary for individuals with developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible in environments that promote self sufficiency. Abilis offers a wide range of residential options, which include intermediate care facilities, community living arrangements, continuous residential supports and supported living arrangements. The menu of residential choices allows Abilis to tailor supports to the needs of each adult served. These group homes, as well as supervised apartment living and home sharing, provide a family atmosphere where residents are trained with the necessary skills to maximize their capabilities for self-sufficiency.
Therapeutic services - provides education and support to children with developmental disabilities and their families.these services bring together home experts who work together to create a cohesive approach to personalized therapeutic care. These therapies, housed in the therapy center in stamford, Connecticut, are administered using best practices and are available at Abilis or in other environments.
Employment, businesses and transtion services - to provide support for individuals with developmental disabilities in developing employment skills, opportunities, and career exploration. This program is specifically designed to help people with disabilities transition from high school into adulthood (life skills program) and eventually into their senior years. Life skills participants have individualized plans that include vocational, social, recreational and adaptive living goals and objectives. A wide range of daily activities help adults who age out of the workforce to maintain meaningful community and social connections. In an effort to assist individuals to secure community based jobs, Abilis runs multiple businesses designed to help people cultivate their skills and participate in meaningful employment within Abilis. The goal is to find the right business fit to allow individuals to learn and develop skills for the competitive work environment.
Activities - Abilis offers a range of community-based activities that provide social and recreational opportunities for people of all ages with disabilities. The goal is to allow individuals to build upon their interests and skills in a supportive environment. That nurtures camaraderie and friendship.