Graduating to Independence at Ability Beyond
In her early 20s, Nina struggled to find her footing as an independent young adult. She had ambitious dreams, but she also faced setbacks—including unresolved […]
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Ability Beyond Earns Three-Year CARF International Accreditation
The distinction comes after a thorough on-site assessment that found mission-focused, person-first care at every level of operations BETHEL, CT — Ability Beyond, one of the largest providers of disability care in the region, has achieved the gold standard of accreditation from CARF International for its commitment to quality, accountability, […]
The Dynamic Lives of Ability’s Rock and Roll Heroes
Their Children’s Needs Brought Them to Us and Music Brought Them Together September 14th is our annual Ability Rocks (formerly Families Rock), at Dickinson Park […]
Ability Rocks! – September 14
Our annual Families Rock! event is now Ability Rocks! We invite staff, families, supporters, community members and everyone in between to join us at Dickinson Park in Newtown, CT on Saturday, September 14th from 2:00-5:30PM. This year’s exciting lineup of artists—performing music that spans more than five decades—includes the Willie […]
Finding Independence Through Ticket To Work
Helping people find their dream home is Alexandria’s dream job. A licensed Realtor since 2022, Alexandria, 38, is a natural sales agent—equipped with a bright, […]
George Mulvaney – Keeping Our Community Strong
Whether it’s soaring above the mountains of Tanzania in a small plane loaded with supplies and gifts for terminally-ill patients and their children or making […]
Leroy “Buck” Close: Deep Spirituality, a Firebrand Mom and Fearless Nuns
“You don’t deserve the life you have.” Leroy “Buck” Springs Close’s mother, Anne, often reminded her children as she raised them to be aware of […]
Direct Care Employees, Supervisors Celebrate E-Badge Graduation
During a Jan. 24 ceremony at our Chappaqua headquarters, 15 Ability Beyond employees graduated from the E-Badge Academy, a national certification program for careforce members […]
Bringing Joy During the Pandemic Became A Holiday Tradition
So many people help to make the Beyond Possible at Ability Beyond, but two stand out as having created a tradition that brings everyone together […]
Finding a Family With Ability Beyond – Your Support in Action
Peter didn’t always have it easy after his diagnosis with Autism at a young age, but because of a mother’s determination for her son, he […]