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2022 Sporting Clays Shoot Fundraiser
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2022 Ozarks Shooters Sports Complex CLICK HERE: Details and Printable Flyer CLICK HERE: Register Online $400 4
Educational Spotlight : Siblings
Tell us a little about yourself & your family. My name is Chloe and I am the oldest sibling of
Register now for the Stop the Violence Conference on October 5, 2021
Register now for the Stop the Violence Conference on October 5, 2021. This event has moved to all virtual. https://cpozarks.org/upcoming_events/stop-the-violence-conference/
Educational Spotlight : Children who are higher risk
Graham's Story: Tell us a little about your family. We are a family of 4 with a dog. Zach/Dad, Amber/Mom,
CARF International Visit
COMING SOON! A survey team from CARF International will be visiting the Abilities First office on July 12-13, 2021.
Educational Spotlight : Independent Living
Abilities First Educational Spotlight "Independent Living" Steven Wright, Transitions Manager, swright@swcil.or Conrad S. Miranda K. Click Here to read more
Educational Spotlight: Transitions and Employment
Transitions and Employment: High School to Adulthood The transition phase of a young person’s life comes with many questions, exploration
Good Life Group
What is your Good Life? Is it volunteering? Making friends and staying connected? Having a voice in things that concern
The Quarantimes
The Quarantimes: Storyville Learning All About Our Friends By Brendan, Connor, Jade, Eve, Bailey and Melissa April 28-May 1, 2020
Corona Virus Information
Missouri specific information This is a good resource to track Missouri specific information. You can look at information by county,
Remarkable Women: Jamie McGranahan
Remarkable Women: Jamie McGranahan SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Jamie McGranahan’s search for proper education for her son Connor, who’s deaf and
Educational Spotlight January 2020
*click to read more* Early Childhood From newborns to toddlers and teenagers to adults, Abilities First helps people with developmental
BEAR AWARE
BEAR AWARE "Your Body is Your Own" This 8-week class will help students understand the challenges of relationships and
Employment and Education Transition Event
What will you do when the bus stops? Springfield Public Schools Special Education high school students and their families
Abilities First Employee of the Year 2019
Abilities First Employee of the Year 2019 Congratulations to Dave Davison, Abilities First Employee of the Year! Dave goes
Upcoming Events
UPCOMING EVENTS GOOD LIFE GROUP MEETING: January 23, 2020 This will be a regular monthly meeting for the Good
Silver Strands Celebration 2022
Friday, April 1, 2022 Hickory Hills Country Club 3909 E. Cherry Street Springfield, Missouri Please join us in honoring
WE’VE MOVED!
We've Moved! Visit us in our new location: 3216 S. National Ave. in Springfield. We're in the Medical Mile
What is Inclusion?
What is Inclusion? What is inclusion? According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of inclusion is “the act of including: the state
Educational Spotlight July 2019
Abilities First Educational Spotlight July 2019
Educational Spotlight April 2019
Abilities First Educational Spotlight April 2019
2nd Annual Good Life Mixer
Learn about local businesses and leave with new friends.
2019 Silver Strands Event
The 2019 Silver Strands, benefiting Abilites First was held at Hickory Hills Country Club on March 22nd, 2019. This year
Silver Strands Celebration
Friday, March 22, 2019 Hickory Hills Country Club 3909 E. Cherry Street Springfield, Missouri Please join us in honoring
Meet the New ABLE Accounts
Save Money, Keep Benefits, Maintain Control Achieving a Better Life (ABLE) is now the law of the land and qualifying
Autism Medication Guide: Treating Autism and Its Core Symptoms
Sharing a great article about "Autism Medication Guide: Treating Autism and Its Core Symptoms" -from Autism Parenting Magazine.
Good Life Group
Don't miss November's Good Life Group on Wednesday! This month's group will focus on banking and tools for money management.
Giving Tuesday (Nov 27)
Friends of Abilities First is raising funds to help provide inclusive opportunities for people with developmental disabilities in our community,
Events
2022 Sporting Clays Shoot Fundraiser
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2022
Ozarks Shooters Sports Complex
$400
4 Shooter Team
Includes lunch
8 AM Registration
Games from 8-9:15 AM
Proceeds benefit Friends of Abilities First