Embrace Your Ability
Do you have desire for fun, friendship, and peer support? Empower: abilities has united all Social Clubs, Activities, Workshops, Support Groups, Educational Opportunities, and Wellness Programs under the new Live & Thrive initiative—offering a fresh, cohesive approach to empowering independence and enhancing well-being for all people with disabilities.
Get Wise in 45
We're bringing great programs to you each month! Do you have a desire to be healthier? Do you have barriers or struggles? Come join us for a year-long series of free, 45-minute educational, fun, and inspiring mini workshops. We focus on overall health, independence, creativity, and educational topics. Classes take place on the second Tuesday of each month and then repeated on the fourth Thursday. Join one, or join all - and attend 7 of the 9 mini workshops you'll be entered into a drawing at the end of the series.
Circle of Friends Social Club
This group of peer supporters has been enjoying fellowship and fun for over 30 years! Come make new friendships and get in on the good times we share together. This group of adults with disabilities meets bi-weekly and plans activities they want to participate in. Reach out today and join our Circle of Friends.
Youth Social Club
Want to make new friends and have fun? This group is for youth ages 14-25 with any disability. Each month we do a different activity such as painting, watching a movie, or playing games. We also go out into the community some months and have fun at places like Incredible Pizza, Andy B's, or the Dickerson Park Zoo! This group is a great way to meet peers with disabilities and socialize!
Join us for our Gaming Club on the fourth Friday of each month. This group is open to anyone 15 and over who want to come have fun with friends. We play video games, board games, host tournaments, role play, dice, cards ... it's up to you! Play our games or bring your own.
Peer counseling and support offers strength, encouragement, and friendship by connecting you with others who have faced similar challenges and overcome them. We can match you with a peer supporter that meets your individual needs. We currently host the following groups:
Blind and Low Vision Support Group
In the Blind and Low Vision Support Group, we talk about independent living skills, health and wellness, assistive technology, and bring in guest speakers for special topics.
Disability Support Group (Under age 65)
This group is for individuals under age 65 who have been recently disabled. You'll find an abundance of peer support, encouragement, and access to resources and services to meet your needs.
This group of peer supporters has been enjoying fellowship and fun for over 30 years! Come make new friendships and get in on the good times we share together. This group of adults with disabilities meets bi-weekly and plans activities they want to participate in. Reach out today and join our Circle of Friends.
Want to make new friends and have fun? This group is for youth ages 14-25 with any disability. Each month we do a different activity such as painting, watching a movie, or playing games. We also go out into the community some months and have fun at places like Incredible Pizza, Andy B's, or the Dickerson Park Zoo! This group is a great way to meet peers with disabilities and socialize!
Join us for our Gaming Club on the fourth Friday of each month. This group is open to anyone 15 and over who want to come have fun with friends. We play video games, board games, host tournaments, role play, dice, cards ... it's up to you! Play our games or bring your own.
