Abilities First

11/11/2025

Today, we honor and thank all veterans and active-duty service members for their courage, sacrifice, and dedication.

In observance of Veterans Day, the Abilities First office is closed today and will reopen tomorrow at 8:00 AM.

11/07/2025

We’re proud to celebrate the incredible "Connections Event" with Missouri State Bear POWER These students work hard every day with their passion, perseverance, and positivity.

To all Bear POWER participants, thank you for everything you do. We’re cheering you on for a fantastic year ahead and sending heartfelt congratulations to those graduating!

Inclusion, belonging, choice, disability advocacy, and strong community partnerships truly make the world a better place. Together, we’re building a future that’s more connected, compassionate, and empowered.

11/06/2025

Abilities First has compiled a list of food resources for you and your family. To make it easy to access, we’re sharing all links and details in the comments below since Facebook limits link visibility in posts.

Do you know of additional resources? Please share them in the comments so everyone in our community can benefit! 💙

11/04/2025

Sheila Wunning maintains patient engagement despite promotion, leading advances in community-focused mental health care.

11/01/2025

Congratulations to the Biz 417 Remarkable Class of Fall 2025, including our President and CEO, Maggie Rollwagen, who spoke about inclusion, choice, and belonging.

11/01/2025

Board Member Highlight:

Captain Mark Foos is such a dedicated board member. Thank you for your accountable service to Abilities First 💪🏻

Springfield, MO Police Department

Leaders across the Ozarks gather in Springfield to learn crisis management from Harvard University instructors: https://www.ky3.com/2025/10/30/leaders-across-ozarks-gather-springfield-learn-crisis-management-harvard-university-instructors/

10/31/2025

2nd Annual Candy Crawl

10/30/2025

Get ready for a spook-tacular afternoon at the 2nd Annual Candy Crawl 🎃🍭

Come visit from 3:00-5:00 PM to get candy, pet the Redemption Ranch Therapy Horses, and vote on your favorite door!

We'll see you soon at 3216 S. National Ave.!

10/29/2025

Redemption Ranch Therapy Horses are coming to Abilities First for the Candy Crawl! Come pet some miniature horses, learn how they can be service animals, and take pictures with them.

📅 October 30 | 3–5 PM
📍 Abilities First, 3216 S. National Ave.