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The Ability Center
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Petals for a Purpose – Flower Sale and Life Skills Open House
Shop our assortment of hanging baskets, patio pots, and flats or preorder online and pick up at the sale. Friday - May 10 (11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) | Saturday - May 11 (9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
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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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 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
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Building a More Inclusive Web – Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2019
Come join Toledo-area businesses, universities, and advocacy groups as they cast a vision for how web accessibility impacts and shapes our Toledo community. This half-day event will combine personal stories, hands-on demonstrations, and practical takeaways in order to spark discussion on how each of us can contribute to making Toledo “the most disability-friendly community in
May 16 @ 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
News
https://www.abilitycenter.org
The Ability Center
A new elevator has been installed at Stone Oak Country club
A new elevator has been installed at Stone Oak Country club thanks to the awareness and ...
Blog Posts
https://www.abilitycenter.org
The Ability Center
ADA Coordinator Blog Series: 2019
April 15, 2019
Did you know?
April is Autism Acceptance Month
According to the ...
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The Ability Center
TARPS Runs Again
TARPS Sunday and holiday services are being reinstated thanks to a group of local community ...
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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.
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