Residential Living
Ability Beyond provides group homes, transitional housing, and supported independent living services for hundreds of adults with disabilities throughout Connecticut and New York. We strive to provide the best environment to meet each individuals unique needs.
A secure and welcoming home does more than meet a basic physical need for shelter. It goes beyond – serving as an anchor in a challenging world, providing protection, comfort, support and well-being.
Community Living Support
Based on each individual’s level of need, our residential programs in Connecticut and New York provide up to 24 hours of support each day. These supports may include rehabilitation, nursing, behavioral support and direct supervision by staff, depending on the unique needs of each individual we serve. In addition, we provide residential supports for individuals who have co-occurring mental health and substance abuse diagnoses. As with all of our residential programs, our goal is to integrate people with disabilities into the fabric of our communities.
For those who may require more intensive care, we have specialized residences that provide enhanced medical care. We also are leaders in creating state of the art environments for those aging with disabilities, to address a rapidly growing part of our population.
As with all of our residential programs, our goal is to integrate people with disabilities into the fabric of our communities.For those who may require more intensive care, we have specialized residences that provide enhanced medical care. We also are leaders in creating state of the art environments for those aging with disabilities, to address a rapidly growing part of our population.
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Are there funding resources available?
Yes! In order to qualify, you will need to obtain funding from one of the following:
• Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Waiver
• Department of Social Services (DSS) ABI Waiver
• Private Pay -
Is there a waiting list?
Wait times for residential homes vary based on the availability of an appropriate home for the person in need, program staffing and approved funding.
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How does the program work?
he specific type and intensity of services delivered varies depending on each individual’s needs and personal goals. There are a wide variety of supports available including but not limited to: care coordination, exercise, the bridging & transitioning of goals worked in the individual’s school into the home, menu planning, cooking, grocery shopping, personal hygiene assistance and training, laundry, community involvement, the nurturing of relationships and socialization opportunities, ADL skills assessment, household cleaning, and funding approval assistance. We document all of our services each time we work with the individuals. Documentation outlines outcomes that are specific to goals and objectives that have been agreed upon and approved.
Independent Living services are offered for as long and as often as needed, and are inclusive of the flexibility required to meet a person’s changing needs over time. Ability Beyond uses the interdisciplinary team process to ensure appropriateness of programs for each individual served in an environment best suited to his/her needs.
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What criteria needs to be met to move into a residential home?
Upon referral, further assessment of eligibility is established on an individual basis considering personal, social, psychological, medical information, as well as a direct interview.
Independent Living
For individuals who are able to live more independently, Ability Beyond offers support in individual homes and apartments. Our supported independent living services are offered for as long and as often as needed, with the flexibility required to meet a person’s changing needs over time. Throughout our residential programs, we are implementing the latest technology to enhance care and increase autonomy, empowering individuals to live fulfilling, independent lives.
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How does the program work?
he specific type and intensity of services delivered varies depending on each individual’s needs and personal goals. There are a wide variety of supports available including but not limited to: care coordination, exercise, the bridging & transitioning of goals worked in the individual’s school into the home, menu planning, cooking, grocery shopping, personal hygiene assistance and training, laundry, community involvement, the nurturing of relationships and socialization opportunities, ADL skills assessment, household cleaning, and funding approval assistance. We document all of our services each time we work with the individuals. Documentation outlines outcomes that are specific to goals and objectives that have been agreed upon and approved.
Independent Living services are offered for as long and as often as needed, and are inclusive of the flexibility required to meet a person’s changing needs over time. Ability Beyond uses the interdisciplinary team process to ensure appropriateness of programs for each individual served in an environment best suited to his/her needs.
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Is there a waiting list?
Wait times for residential homes vary based on the availability of an appropriate home for the person in need, program staffing and approved funding.
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What is required?
Upon referral, further assessment of eligibility is established on an individual basis considering personal, social, psychological, medical information, as well as a direct interview.
In-Home Support
The In-Home program at Ability Beyond is designed to meet the specialized needs of individuals within the setting of their own homes. Our highly qualified staff works with family and guardians to create personalized goals that support each individual in reaching their maximum level of independence.
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Is funding required?
Yes! In order to qualify, you will need to obtain funding from one of the following:
• Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Waiver
• Department of Social Services (DSS) ABI Waiver
• Private Pay -
How does the program work?
The specific type and intensity of services delivered varies depending on each individual’s needs and personal goals. There are a wide variety of supports available including but not limited to: care coordination, exercise, the bridging & transitioning of goals worked in the individual’s school into the home, menu planning, cooking, grocery shopping, personal hygiene assistance and training, laundry, community involvement, the nurturing of relationships and socialization opportunities, ADL skills assessment, household cleaning, and funding approval assistance. We document all of our services each time we work with the individuals. Documentation outlines outcomes that are specific to goals and objectives that have been agreed upon and approved.
Independent Living services are offered for as long and as often as needed, and are inclusive of the flexibility required to meet a person’s changing needs over time. Ability Beyond uses the interdisciplinary team process to ensure appropriateness of programs for each individual served in an environment best suited to his/her needs.
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Stories of Ability
The people from Ability Beyond know how to listen.”
Lorraine Lazurus-Morley : Mother of Bryce
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Stories of Ability
The house is beautiful!”
Susan