The International Day of Acceptance was created as a way to recognize social acceptance of disabilities, and it’s an important day for the ID/D community to celebrate. No matter what differences or challenges we face, it’s important to accept one another!

Monday, January 23, 2023 - Abilities First Hyde Park UPK will be closed today due to weather conditions.

7:25 AM, Monday, January 23, 2023 - UPDATE: Abilities First Schools Hyde Park UPK and Abilities First satellite classrooms at Hyde Park Elementary and Viole Avenue School are closed due to weather conditions.

Birth defects — which affect 1 in 33 babies — can have a great impact on parents and families. In honor of Birth Defects Awareness Month, learn more about how birth defects impact individuals in each phase of life here: cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthde….

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 - Violet Avenue & Hyde Park Elementary School classrooms are on a 2-hour delay today.

Wednesday, January 25 2023 - The following schools are closed due to weather: Executive Drive Preschool, Straus Family Pavilion, Hyde Park UPK, Myers Corners Preschool, Violet Ave & Hyde Park Classroom and Firemens Way School. Day Hab transportation is canceled for today.

Let the month serve as a reminder of the importance of creating an accessible and inclusive society that embraces and supports the full participation of all individuals, regardless of their abilities. #DDawareness2023, #DDAM2023

Let the month serve as a reminder of the importance of creating an accessible and inclusive society that embraces and supports the full participation of all individuals, regardless of their abilities. #DDawareness2023, #DDAM2023

Today is World Down Syndrome Day, a day to celebrate the unique abilities and perspectives of individuals with Down syndrome. Let's spread awareness and promote inclusion. Let's work together to create a world where everyone is valued and supported. #WorldDownSyndromeDay2023

And a time to raise awareness and promote acceptance of people with autism. Stay connected this month as we celebrate and share facts, information and stories about autism and individuals with autism. #AutismAcceptanceMonth2023 #AbilitiesFirstPossAbilities

Wear Blue in Support of Autism Acceptance! About 1 in 54 children in the US is estimated to be diagnosed with ASD. Wearing blue on April 2nd can help raise awareness about the challenges faced by individuals with ASD and promote greater understanding & acceptance. #WorldAutismDay

Join us at The Powelton Club to connect with the community and network with local business leaders, all while positively impacting the Abilities First mission. The Abilities First Golf & Tennis Classic returns on Monday, Sept. 11.

Who's ready for some summer fun? Our Hyde Park summer camp is the perfect place for your child to make new friends, try new activities, and create lasting memories. Email Andrea at [email protected] or Lisa at [email protected].

Join us as we stand up and support the fight against antisemitism and intolerance. The🟦 is sized at 2.4% of the screen or other surfaces to symbolize Jews making up 2.4% of the population yet being victims of 55% of religiously motivated hate crimes. #standuptojewishhate #🟦

Grab a paddle and join us on the courts for a good cause at the ThinkWealth Think Pickleball Classic on Saturday, May 6. To register for this fun-filled event, please email [email protected] or download and complete the form at ow.ly/qg8z50NFbEX

Our friends at Freedom Neighborhood Center Day Hab are wearing orange to show their support for the Human Services sector's much-needed 8.5% COLA increase in the final State Budget. #CareCantWait #LivingResourcesFamily #Iddpriority

The Abilities First Golf & Tennis Classic returns on Monday, Sept. 11, at The Powelton Club in Newburgh! Golfers & tennis players will be treated to an array of food (including a buffet breakfast, courtside snacks, lunch & food/beverage sampling) and a cocktail awards reception.

Just 10 days left to register for the ThinkWealth Think Pickleball Classic! Everyone is welcome to participate, whether you're a seasoned pickleball pro or a beginner starting. REGISTER TODAY! Visit ow.ly/XKI850NQGgT or email [email protected] for more info!

We are thrilled to announce that DVM Industries has signed on as the PRESENTING SPONSOR of the Abilities First Golf & Tennis Classic for the second year in a row! Your continued support is greatly appreciated. We’ll see you at The Powelton Club on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023!

The annual Abilities First Golf & Tennis Classic sells out EVERY YEAR, and 2023 will be no exception. Your day includes an array of food and a cocktail awards reception. A silent and live auction, mystery gifts, and raffles round out the day’s fun and fundraising opportunities.