Day Program

Utilizing individualized educational instruction, social experiences, and community service projects, Able to Serve continually challenges our participants to become who they want to be. We are committed to instilling higher expectations–in both our participants and our community–of what they can hope for in their lives.

Our Approach

We set high standards for equipping adults who have developmental disabilities to learn, grow, lead, and serve. We encourage our participants to aim high at:

Understanding more about our community
Developing new skills
Trying new things
Becoming the best they can be
Accepting responsibility
Working as a team
Helping those in need
Putting others ahead of self

Our holistic approach to learning includes:

Socializing
Studying topics of interest
Exercising and playing games
Expressing ourselves through music and art
Making decisions
Solving problems
Practicing leadership skills
Enhancing practical living skills
Serving our community through hands-on projects

Specialized Curriculum

We utilize the N2Y special education curriculum which allows us to improve teacher satisfaction and participant outcomes.

Why N2Y curriculum?

We share N2Y’s belief that “everyone can learn, and every participant has the right to reach their full potential.” N2Y provides us with a structured environment that promotes lifelong learning and continuing education. N2Y is the nation’s #1 solution for special education and the first—and only—comprehensive solution. The complete special education solution prepares participants for the ultimate test: succeeding in life.

N2Y empowers achievement and enriches participants’ lives with differentiated, standards-based academic and life skills lessons, integrated behavior management and intervention, engaging educational games, relevant symbol communication tools, enriching current events content, and a powerful, collaborative system for personalized learning.

Curriculum Highlights

Award-winning instructional resources
Research-based differentiated instruction delivered with a scaffolding approach
The nation’s leading special education solution
Personalizes every participant’s journey toward meaningful independence
Addresses the needs of the whole participant

Program Cost

Our program focuses on individualized educational instruction, social experiences, and community service projects. Thanks to generous donors like you, families are only responsible for 40%, and donations generate the remaining 60% of the overall program cost. Included in our program cost:

Participation in the program
Transportation for trips
Staffing, facility, and insurance
Lifelong Learning
Admission fees and other field trip costs
Cookouts
Special events

Testimonials

“Our son, Alex, was born with a rare syndrome that has impacted him physically and intellectually. Early on, we realized Alex would not catch up developmentally to his peers. When Alex came to the end of his high school career, his path was unsure. While other young men his age were heading off to college, we were struggling to find an opportunity for Alex. His options were limited. Alex needed an opportunity to grow academically, socially, and spiritually, with a sense of purpose outside of our home. When we discovered Able to Serve, we found a place for Alex to continue to grow and develop in a loving and safe environment. The staff and volunteers are exceptional, treating the participants with respect and love. Able to Serve is our ‘happy place’. I know that we have found the next step for Alex at Able to Serve.”

— Maria, Alex’s mother

“Joseph is a fun-loving man that enjoys music, family, sports and his church. Due to difficulties at birth, Joseph has lived a life with developmental delays. Upon graduating from high school, we heard from many sources about the program Able to Serve. This organization has blessed our family by providing a safe environment with a program that teaches the life skills needed to live day by day. Joseph is not only “able to serve”, but “willing to serve” because of such a wonderful program. Our family is truly blessed to be a part of this organization!”

— Beth, Joseph’s mom

Day Program Registration Process

How it Works:

STEP 1: Submit an Inquiry

If you are interested in becoming part of the Able to Serve family you can submit an inquiry using the contact form on the website or by calling the Able to Serve office. While we value the work of agencies and caseworkers who assist families with program placements, these inquiries must be completed by the parent or legal guardian of the potential participant.

STEP 2: Take a Parent/Guardian Tour

When space and resources are available to ensure the success of your son or daughter, you will receive a call to set up a parent tour. During the tour, you will receive a packet with more information about the program and program fees. Please note that this initial tour is a chance for you as the parent or legal guardian to learn more about the program and ensure it is a good fit for your family. We look forward to meeting your son or daughter in the potential participant visit that will be scheduled after the parent tour.

STEP 3: Complete a pre-application questionnaire

Within one week, you will be contacted by one of the Able to Serve staff members to complete a pre-application questionnaire either by phone or online. This questionnaire allows us to learn more about the needs of your son or daughter and determine if the program can accommodate those needs.

STEP 4: Come for Visits

On the day of the visit the potential participant will spend the entire day at Able to Serve.
To ensure the success of your son or daughter, we ask that at least one parent or legal guardian be present for this entire first visit and on the second visit, the potential participant will visit on their own.
Your son or daughter will have the opportunity to meet other participants, staff, and volunteers.
He or she may be assigned to one group or to multiple groups throughout the day.
Please arrive by 8:45 a.m. and make plans to stay until 3:00 p.m.
Please bring lunch to enjoy at Able to Serve. Microwaves are available for food preparation.

STEP 5: Complete the Registration Process

You will receive a follow-up call within one week after your visit. If Able to Serve is a good fit for your son or daughter, you will be asked to complete the registration packet and set a start date.