Happy Founder’s Day! On April 13, 1904, we opened our doors to people with developmental disabilities and welcomed five children to our first home in Watertown, WI. AbleLight began with a mission to provide a safe, loving place for people with developmental disabilities, and we’re proud to celebrate over 120 years of growth and impact.
Today, we take a moment to honor that beginning and reflect on how far we’ve come. Looking back on our 120th year, we’re grateful to everyone who supported our mission, including our incredible employees, generous supporters, and families of the amazing people we care for.
As the industry and our organization have evolved over time, our dedication to our mission has remained the same. We will continue to support and advocate for people with developmental disabilities to ensure they have security, dignity, and hope. Thank you for being part of our journey!
Learn more about our 120 Year Anniversary in our Annual Impact Report.