Abilities First, Inc.

Abilities First, Inc. It presently serves over 1,400 children and adults throughout the Hudson Valley region of New York State. For more information, visit www.AbilitiesFirstNY.org.

๏ปฟAbilities First is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the needs of over 1,300 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities from preschool through adulthood throughout the Hudson Valley. Founded in 1962, Abilities First is a not-for-profit organization serving the needs of the community, as well as those with developmental disabilities, from pre-school through adulthood. Abilities First has had a long-term commitment of providing a cohesive culture of compassion, empowerment and respect for people with a variety of disabilities through educational, vocational, residential and habilitation services.

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป Looking back on Friday, weโ€™re still smiling from all the Halloween fun at our Trunk or Treat celebration! Middletown ...
11/03/2025

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป Looking back on Friday, weโ€™re still smiling from all the Halloween fun at our Trunk or Treat celebration! Middletown Education students, staff, and families showed up in full force โ€” with creative costumes, festive trunks, and endless Halloween spirit! ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ

We couldnโ€™t help but share more sweet Halloween memories! Our Freedom Day Hab friends kicked off the celebration with a ...
11/03/2025

We couldnโ€™t help but share more sweet Halloween memories! Our Freedom Day Hab friends kicked off the celebration with a festive Halloween breakfast โ€” full of laughter, costumes, and plenty of breakfast treats!

Every smile reminds us that joy, creativity, and community make the best ingredients for any celebration. ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ–ค

Scary characters, SWAT team members, Biggie Smalls, princesses, and even a few sneaky burglars โ€” oh my! ๐Ÿ‘ป Our Orock 23 D...
11/01/2025

Scary characters, SWAT team members, Biggie Smalls, princesses, and even a few sneaky burglars โ€” oh my! ๐Ÿ‘ป Our Orock 23 Day Hab friends went all out, showing off their creativity, costumes, and Halloween spirit in the best way possible.

It was a spooky great day filled with festive fun โ€” a perfect reminder of how our community celebrates inclusion and joy together. ๐ŸŽƒ

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿš— Halloween Fun at the Hyde Park Education Center! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸงกStudents, families, and staff at the Abilities First Hyde Park Edu...
10/31/2025

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿš— Halloween Fun at the Hyde Park Education Center! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿงก

Students, families, and staff at the Abilities First Hyde Park Education Center had a fantastic time celebrating with this yearโ€™s Trunk or Treat! The parking lot was filled with decorated cars, creative costumes, candy, and lots of laughter โ€” a perfect mix of community and Halloween spirit.

Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun and helped make the day so special โ€” another great example of Abilities Made Possible!

Our Plaza Day Hab friends got into the spooky spirit with some festive Halloween face painting! From superheroes to whis...
10/31/2025

Our Plaza Day Hab friends got into the spooky spirit with some festive Halloween face painting! From superheroes to whiskered critters, everyone had a chance to show off their creativity and celebrate the season in colorful style.

A big thank-you to our amazing staff for bringing smiles and spirit to the day! ๐ŸŽƒ

The Abilities First LaGrange School was full of Halloween spirit as students, families, and staff came together for a fe...
10/31/2025

The Abilities First LaGrange School was full of Halloween spirit as students, families, and staff came together for a festive Trunk or Treat celebration! ๐Ÿ‘ป

We were joined by decked-out parents, FAFNY Board Member Peter Setaro, AFI Board Member Jeanine Agnolet, and amazing volunteers from Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, who helped make the day extra special. ๐Ÿงก

Thank you to everyone who joined the fun โ€” your energy and teamwork made this event one to remember!

Students from the Abilities First LaGrange School enjoyed an unforgettable autumn adventure at Hurds Family Farm in Mode...
10/31/2025

Students from the Abilities First LaGrange School enjoyed an unforgettable autumn adventure at Hurds Family Farm in Modena!

Each student picked their own pumpkin, gave it a good wash and dry, and then got creative with paint to make their masterpiece! ๐ŸŽƒ

A huge thank-you to Hurds Family Farm for being so gracious and for generously donating a large pumpkin for this fun, hands-on learning experience. Your kindness helps our students make lasting memories and enjoy the very best of the season! ๐Ÿงก

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป Happy Halloween from Abilities First! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸŽƒ We kicked off the trick-or-treating fun with our friends from Cuddy & Feder ...
10/31/2025

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป Happy Halloween from Abilities First! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸŽƒ

We kicked off the trick-or-treating fun with our friends from Cuddy & Feder LLP โ€” a spooktacular tradition now in its fourth year!

A big thank-you to Ashley, Anthony, and the Cuddy & Feder team for visiting the Abilities First administrative office to hand out treats and share smiles with our students from the Myers Corners Education Center. ๐Ÿฌ

Your continued partnership helps make Halloween a little sweeter (and a lot more inclusive) every year! ๐Ÿงก

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ’™ Blue Pumpkin season is here! The Blue Pumpkin initiative helps create a more inclusive, sensory-friendly Halloween fo...
10/30/2025

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ’™ Blue Pumpkin season is here! The Blue Pumpkin initiative helps create a more inclusive, sensory-friendly Halloween for children and adults with autism or sensory sensitivities.

By handing out blue treat bags, we hope to spread awareness and show support for inclusive trick-or-treating โ€” where everyone can enjoy the fun in their own way.

Want to participate? ๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ

Stop by the Walden Savings Bank Montgomery branch (Scottโ€™s Corners) to pick up your blue Abilities First Halloween bags โ€” while supplies last!

A heartfelt thank you to Walden Savings Bank for their continued support of this initiative, and to the Foundation for Abilities First NY (FAFNY) for helping make community inclusion possible. ๐Ÿ’™

Letโ€™s make Halloween a little brighter โ€” and a lot more inclusive โ€” for all.

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿงก The annual Community Connections Halloween Party was a spooktacular success! From costumes and dancing to festive tre...
10/30/2025

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿงก The annual Community Connections Halloween Party was a spooktacular success! From costumes and dancing to festive treats, our participants and staff had a frightfully fun time celebrating together. ๐Ÿ‘ป

A ghastly THANKS to the Foundation for Abilities First Recreation Fund and it's generous donors! Donations directly fund holiday celebrations like this one, bringing joy, laughter, and community!

Help us keep the spirit of celebration going all year long by giving today at https://www.abilitiesfirstny.org/make-an-impact/donate/.

โ˜ฎ๏ธ๐Ÿ’“๐ŸŽƒ A perfect weekend outing for residents!  Friends enjoyed a delicious dinner out, followed by an evening full of art...
10/29/2025

โ˜ฎ๏ธ๐Ÿ’“๐ŸŽƒ A perfect weekend outing for residents! Friends enjoyed a delicious dinner out, followed by an evening full of art, lights, and Halloween fun at Peace, Love & Pumpkins, at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts!

Huge thanks to our friends at Bethel Woods for making this incredible experience possible โ€” a perfect mix of fun, friendship, and fall magic!

๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿš’ Fire Safety Fun at the Middletown Education Center! Fire Safety Week continued as students welcomed our local heroes ...
10/29/2025

๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿš’ Fire Safety Fun at the Middletown Education Center!

Fire Safety Week continued as students welcomed our local heroes from the Pocatello/ Mount Hope Fire Co.! Firefighters visited the school to talk about fire safety, emergency preparedness, and the importance of staying calm and alert. Students got to explore the fire truck, see the gear up close, and learn how firefighters help keep our communities safe.

Thank you to the Pocatello Fire Department for making learning exciting and meaningful โ€” and for showing our students what true community service looks like!

Address

167 Myers Corners Road, Ste. 202
Wappingers Falls, NY
12590

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18454859803

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