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James has been at Abilities First since he was a preschool student.  He started in the Autism Learning Center and as of today, his language, social and academic skills, are dramatically improved. Giving Tuesday is a great time to recognize his success.  Click here to watch James!

Hopewell residents and staff enjoy getting ready for holidays. Donations to Abilities First provide opportunities for creative activities at Hopewell. Call Mindy at 513-423-9496 for more information.

100% of all donations go to help the people we serve at Abilities First!

Recently, AK Steel Corporation hosted their Annual Agency Fair at their Middletown Works facility. Twelve local agencies attended to share with employees the amazing work being done in Middletown. “This is a great way to raise awareness of our employees about the needs of our community” said James Sberna, Mobile Maintenance and Technology Manager. Thank you to all the United Way agencies that attended: Abilities First, Sojourner Recovery Service, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butler County, Central Connections, Envision Partnerships, The Salvation Army, Middletown, S.E.L.F., Shared Harvest Foodbank, HOPE HOUSE RESCUE MISSION INC, and YMCA of Middletown. Together we are uniting the Middletown Community to change lives. THANK YOU AK STEEL! #AKcares

Corey and Amber Lynn Henderson are busy volunteering their time to create a Sensory Room for the Abilities First Autism Learning Center. The Sensory Room will be a welcome addition to the ALC. Students will be able to develop and engage their senses in a room especially designed with a combination of stimuli. Lights, colours, sounds, sensory soft play objects, and aromas will all be within a safe environment that allows the student using it to explore and interact without risk. We will follow their construction process along the way. Corey and Amber’s son James, is a second grade student in the ALC. He has been attending school at the ALC since he was in preschool. 

You can help the Hendersons expand Abilities First Children’s Services by donating online today!
Thanks Corey and Amber!