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Abilities First In The News…

December 2011

Leaf a Legacy Project Emerges At the Waryas Art Garage

June 2011

Dutchess Stadium sculpture launches art program to aid nonprofit group

March 2011
OPEN HOUSE for Improvisation Across Abilities - Adaptive Use Musical Instruments
Sunday, March 27 from 2 to 4 pm


September 2010
Expo Serves Up Fun Activities For Kids - Poughkeepsie Journal
Riverside Venue Draws Families To Kids Expo - Poughkeepsie Journal
Golf Tournament Benefits Abilities First Endowment Fund - Poughkeepsie Journal
Direct-Care Workers Deserve Our Thanks - Poughkeepsie Journal


August 2010
Arlington Rotary Cooks For Abilities First - Southern Dutchess News
Chamber Members Enjoy 'Breakfast In The Barn' At Mount Gulian Site - Southern Dutchess News
Hope On The Hudson Concert - Southern Dutchess News
Kids Expo, A Family Event - Hudson Valley Business


July 2010
Autistic Grads Get Loving Send-Off - Poughkeepsie Journal
Breakfast In The Barn Set - Southern Dutchess News
Abilities First Won't Provide Certain Services Anymore - Recordonline.com
Abilities First To Cut Rehab Services - Poughkeepsie Journal

Chamber Member News Updates - Chamber Views

June 2010
Golf Clinic Scheduled To Be Held on June 28 - Poughkeepsie Journal
Abilities First Announces Five Board Appointments - Recordonline.com
For Women Only - Hudson Valley Business
Abilities First Honorees - The Bottom Line

Hardiman Receives Lynn & Nancy Wall Award - NYSACRA

May 2010
Nonprofit Hands Out Annual Community Awards - Poughkeepsie Journal
Abilities First Honors Award-Winners - Recordonline.com
Abilities First Praises Efforts - Poughkeepsie Journal


April 2010
Side Dishes - Poughkeepsie Journal

Young Leaders United Brings Holiday Cheer - United Way

March 2010
Three Cheers - Poughkeepsie Journal
Highland Couple Help Disabled Children In Ecuador - Poughkeepsie Journal

February 2010
Nonprofit Staff Take On Extra Work In Recession - Poughkeepsie Journal
Good Life: Your Positive Achievements - Poughkeepsie Journal
Deputies Report No Injuries In School Bus Crash - Poughkeepsie Journal
Disabled-Services Groups Pool Purchases, Save Cash - Poughkeepsie Journal

January 2010

Young Leaders United Make Donation To Abilities First - Hudson Valley Business Journal
School Grateful For Annual Sponsors - Poughkeepsie Journal
Developmentally Disabled To Suffer From Program Cuts - Hudson Valley News
Holiday: Giving Rises With Demand - Poughkeepsie Journal
Ribbon Cuttings - Chamber Views

December 2009
New Day Hab Center Opens - Northern Dutchess News

Holiday Helping Hands - Poughkeepsie Journal

November 2009

Hannaford Provides Thanksgiving Meals - Press Release

Budget Vigil at NYS Capital

October 2009

Local Wine Association Supports Abilities First - Northern Dutchess News

September 2009

National Direct Support Professionals Month - Poughkeepsie Journal

August 2009

Sensory Adventure Featured at GSDCC Breakfast - Poughkeepsie Journal

Waryas House Participates in Annual Soap Box Derby - Times Herald Record

January 2009

Abilities First Receives KeyBank Grant For Preschool Playground - Press Release

Gala 2009

Breaking News-Gala a success!

December 2008
20th Anniversary for Beacon Elks Providing Holiday Celebration to Abilities First School Children
Abilities First Opens New Preschool, Medical Rehabilitation Clinic and Sensory Adventure Program

November 2008
REHAB Programs Now Abilities First!

October 2008
Wappingers Falls School District Celebrates Halloween at Preschool

August 2008
Preschool for Children With Disabilities Raising Money For Playground

May 2008
Life Skills Enhancement Center Opens
Christine Thorbjornsen Appointed Director of Finance
Ellen Griffin Named New Assistant Executive Director

March 2008
Feasting The Valley

For More Information Contact:
Serena Marrero
(845) 485-9803 ext. 227