Community

With the support of Gena, a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at AbleLight’s Congregate Living program, Dena has the opportunity to engage with her community in meaningful ways.

Jonathan’s story is a moving example of how these solutions can transform lives. Through AbleLight’s Shared Living program, Jonathan not only found a safe place to live but also a loving family.

This week (Sep. 8-14) is National DSP Recognition Week, and we’re excited to celebrate and honor the 850+ direct care workers that are at the heart of the AbleLight mission! This group includes our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Employment Support Specialists, Day Program team members, and those who support our Shared Living Providers. These dedicated team members bring our mission to life, and they are the heart of what we do!

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and we’re celebrating! We’re highlighting some of the amazing people with autism that we support while also promoting a more inclusive, accepting, and understanding society.

On March 26, AbleLight celebrated the Grand Opening of our new Day Program location in Fort Collins, Colorado! The Grand Opening was a wonderful opportunity for members of the community to stop by our new location for an open house event.

The autism wheel has become an accepted way of describing an individual’s autistic experience and is replacing the concept of the spectrum—for some very good reasons.

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and we’re highlighting some of the amazing people we support! Read more to learn about Chris’ story and how you can make a difference for individuals with developmental disabilities this month.

As Thanksgiving approaches, we pause to express deep gratitude to extraordinary AbleLight Team members. At AbleLight, we believe the world shines brighter when individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities can live up to their potential.

Last week, we celebrated DSP Recognition Week at AbleLight by celebrating our finalists for AbleLight’s DSP of the Year award.

AbleLight College had a strong 2022-23 school year. Here are some of the highlights from our Mequon, WI and Ann Arbor, MI campuses.