A large crowd of friends, staff, and local officials turned out to protest state cuts to Abilis on the first day of a state mandated furlough. Continue Reading →
Hundreds Gather in Greenwich to Rally against State Budget Cuts Impacting Abilis
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First Annual ‘Abilis Has Talent’ Show Set for July 21 at Eastern Greenwich Civic Center
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Come and support Abilis at their first annual Abilis Has Talent Show at Eastern Greenwich Civic Center on Friday night! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Abilis
Abilis Raises over $400,000 at Its 65th Anniversary Gala
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Abilis, a non-profit organization that provides services and supports for over 700 individuals with special needs and their families, announced today that its Spring for Abilis Gala, held May 6 at the Tamarack Country Club in Greenwich, raised over $400,000. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Health, Abilis, Adriana Ospina, Brett Walkow, Margot Michalski, Martha Perry, Peter Tesei
Abilis Gala to Celebrate 65th Anniversary of Supporting Individuals with Special Needs
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The Spring for Gala is part of the Abilis 65th anniversary year celebration. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Abilis, Adriana Ospina, Dennis Perry, Margot Michalski, Martha Perry, Ross Perry, Spring for Abilis
Abilis Marks 65 Years of Supporting Individuals with Special Needs
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Abilis, the non-profit organization that provides services and supports for individuals with special needs and their families, will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 1 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Abilis, First Presbyterian Church
Understanding Special Education 101: Abilis Speaker Series
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The Abilis spring speaker series for families with special needs in Fairfield and Westchester Counties will feature a talk by Jillian Aili, M.Ed, and Meaghan Nagurney, M.Ed, BCBA. The title of their talk is The Visual Learner: Using Visuals to Help Children with Autism Cope with Changes. The talk is scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at Abilis, 1150 Summer St in Stamford. There are many good reasons to use visuals with children with autism who struggle with changes and communication. These include helping to cope with tantrums to increasing communication skills with peers and family. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Abilis, autism, Jillian Aili, Meaghan Nagurney, special needs
PHOTOS: Hearts Warm at 3rd Annual Abilis Valentine’s Dance at Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom In Greenwich
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For the third year running, Christine Georgopulos, the owner of Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom of Greenwich hosted a Valentine’s Dance for Abilis. Some major dancing talent was on display. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Holiday, Abilis, Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom Greenwich, Christine Georgopulo
Last Minute Valentine’s Day Ideas in Greenwich
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Here are some last minute suggestions for a unique and thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift for your sweetheart. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Abilis, Augustine's Farm, Greenwich Pharmacy, Sophia Scarpelli, Sophia's, Suzanna and Dimitri Damiarov, Trilipiderm
Abilis to Host Valentine’s Day Dance at Eastern Greenwich Civic Center
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Abilis’ annual Valentine’s Party will be held at the Old Greenwich Civic Center on Saturday, February 11, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event is open to adults of all ages with special needs. There will be Valentine’s party games, prizes for best costumes, music, dancing and plenty of food. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Abilis, Dennis Perry, Valentine's Day
Wednesday, Dec 7: Abilis Offers Information Session with the CT Dept of Developmental Services
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Information session to cover understanding residential and day program entitlements for families with special needs. Continue Reading →