Does Abilities First take credit cards?

No, Abilities First does not take credit cards.

Specialties

Autism Learning Center is specifically designed for preschool, kindergarten and first grade students on the Autism spectrum. ALC is an Autism Scholarship Provider. Adult Day Program offers activities that are appropriate to our client's abilities and tastes, delivered on site and in the community. The ADP is designed to enhance the lives of people with disabilities by providing opportunities that incorporate the person's strengths and needs into daily living activities. Abilities First has two Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF's) that provide a family atmosphere with a strong foundation for each resident to live life to their fullest potential. ECLC is a unique childcare center. We provide an inclusive environment where children with special needs and children who are developing typically learn alongside one another and have caring relationships. We are a Four-Star Step Up to Quality rated center serving children from 6 weeks of age through the 5th grade. We provide Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy Services on an individual and small group basis. Our group therapy programs provide a variety of opportunities for children to receive a combination of therapy services including specialized summer programs. Utilizing cage, Spider and Intensive Therapy technologies for strengthening muscles, developing balance and building confidence.

History

Established in 1958.

Founded in 1958, Abilities First is a non-profit organization that serves children and adults with a wide range of disabilities including cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, learning disabilities, language and cognitive impairments. Program areas include Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies, Autism Learning Center, an inclusive Childcare Center, two Intermediate Care Facilities, home to individuals with a wide-range of intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as individualized daytime programming and vocational training to adults with intellectual and developmental impairments. Today we serve close to 900 children and adults with disabilities annually in Butler, Warren, Montgomery, and Hamilton, Preble, Greene and Clark counties in Ohio.

Meet the Business Owner: Robin U.

Robin has served in the nonprofit world for the entirety of her career. She has led Abilities First for four years utilizing her Social Work degree and business acumen. She is strategically leading the agency to provide the much needed services to the community.