PROGRAM UPDATE:
March 19, 2019
The pilot year of the ...
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The Ability Center
TEL. 419-885-5733
The Ability Center is joining forces with local grassroots organizations to collect video testimonials from individuals who use public transportation in northwest Ohio
Disability Dialog
What would it take for the Toledo area to be named the most disability-friendly community in the United States?
Empowering individuals with disabilities
To assist people with disabilities to live, work, and socialize within a fully accessible community.
Our Programs
Life Skills
Provides independent living skills training for youth with disabilities to prepare them for adulthood.
Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence (ADAI)
Helps children and adults with disabilities achieve greater independence by training and placing service and therapy dogs.
Home Accessibility
Builds ramps and constructs home modifications necessary for maintaining independent living.
Equipment Loan
A platform for individuals seeking to buy or sell disability equipment, including used wheelchairs, wheelchair lifts, wheelchair ramps, and accessible vehicles.
Advocacy
Learn about our advocacy work and gain access to online resources related to disability advocacy issues.
What’s Going On
Keep up to date with our events, news, and the latest blog posts
Upcoming Events
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Pasta for Pooches 7.0
Pasta for Pooches 7.0 Spaghetti dinner to benefit Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence, a program of The Ability Center.
March 23 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Petals for a Purpose – Flower Sale and Life Skills Open House
Petals for a Purpose benefits The Ability Center’s Next Steps Summer Program, a five-week independent living and employment program at the University of Toledo.
May 10 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Auxiliary to The Ability Center Closing Luncheon
The Auxiliary to The Ability Center Closing Luncheon The Auxiliary plays a pivotal role in supporting people with disabilities in the community to experience independent living. In addition, the Auxiliary collaborates with The Ability Center to provide a college scholarship for students with disabilities.
May 15 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
News
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The Libbey House Foundation Grant
A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Libbey House Foundation Receives ...
Blog Posts
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The Ability Center
Disability Trivia: Presidents with Disabilities
List of US presidents who lived with disability during office.
William Jefferson ...
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The Ability Center
ADA Coordinator Blog Series: 2019
Transportation
February 12, 2019
Public transportation is a hot topic right now, especially ...
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The ramp helps so much getting in and out of my home, my son-in-law doesn't not have to lift me up the stairs anymore.
We work with our partners
to create communities where everyone can live, work, and socialize independently
