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Participants will learn how to prepare for an emergency involving a person with ASD, How to identify characteristics and behaviors of a person with ASD, How to effectively communicate with a person with ASD, Discuss special tactics, rescue techniques and care, Fire and Life Safety Education and safety drills. Continue Reading →
Despite a high tide that forced a minor re-route of the 5K run, hundreds turned out on a gorgeous Sunday for the inaugural run, and annual Abilis Walk at Tod’s Point. Continue Reading →
This weekend is packed with activities in Greenwich including GHS Homecoming Parade, the Old Greenwich School Pumpkin Patch, Green & Clean’s Townwide cleanup, the Abilis Walk and Inaugural Run, Sound Beach Fire Dept open house, GHS Sports Hall of Fame induction, and the OGRCC Sailboat Regatta in Binney Pond. Continue Reading →
The Walk/Run is a family-friendly event designed for individuals of all ages an abilities. It includes a wheelchair and stroller accessible one-mile route, childrens’ activities, including a bouncy tent and fire truck, plus a variety of local food vendors. Continue Reading →
For the 5th year Fred Trump will host the Golf for Abilis tournament at Trump National Golf Club. Trump, an advocate for individuals with special needs has his own personal connection with Abilis. His youngest child, 17-year- old William, had a severe seizure disorder as an infant. William was later diagnosed with cerebral palsy and received early intervention therapy from Abilis as a toddler. Continue Reading →
The Walk/Run is a family-friendly event designed for individuals of all ages an abilities. It includes a wheelchair and stroller accessible one-mile route, children’ activities, including a bouncy tent and fire truck, plus a variety of local foo vendors. Registration will start at 7:30 a.m., the 5K run and children’s activities a 9:00 a.m., followed by the 1-mile walk at 10:30 a.m. Continue Reading →
With the addition of one job coach in July 2015, Abilis more than doubled the number of individuals placed in competitive employment situations over the past year, increasing the number of program participants from 20 to 48. Continue Reading →
Just in time for the April 2 celebration of World Autism Day, a Greenwich Country Day student has won the Connecticut Autism Action Coalition’s Second Annual “Create Your Own Autism Awareness Contest.” Continue Reading →
On her birthday, Christine Georgopulo, owner of Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom, welcomed the crew from Abilis for a Valentine’s Day dance on Saturday. “This is the best birthday I could possibly have,” said Georgopulo. “Just seeing everyone having fun. We’re all just people who want love and happiness.” Continue Reading →
Time’s running out if you are looking for a unique and thoughtful gift at a reasonable price in time for Valentine’s Day. Head to 50 Glenville Street to Abilis Gifts to explore a wide array of unique, one-of-a-kind handmade gifts ranging from soap and bath products, to dog collars and leashes, and hand knit hats, scarves, socks and mittens. There are greeting cards, magnets, jewelry, and even “David’s Demons,” which are such clever felted creatures that are the perfect flare for a backpack or collectible. There are a variety of men’s gifts too. And If you aren’t enticed by the uniqueness and affordability of Abilis Gifts, it’s an added bonus to know that your business helps create meaningful jobs for people with developmental disabilities. Continue Reading →