The Ability Center

The Ability Center is conveniently located in Fishkill, NY. It features over 4,000 square feet of beautiful, accessible program space that was specifically designed and developed with the comfort, safety, and engagement of our participants in mind.

Our structured day program warmly welcomes individuals recovering from traumatic brain injuries (TBI), seniors managing chronic illnesses like Alzheimer’s and dementia, and adults with other chronic conditions. We are an approved facility through both the NYS TBI and NHTD waiver programs, but an individual does not need to be a participant within the NYS TB or NHTD waiver Program to join us. All are welcome!

Yes! Our philosophy is "Your Place, Your Choice." We sit down as a community each week to plan out our activities. From cognitive rehabilitation and work readiness to Bronx Zoo trips, arts and crafts, and sailing, we make every effort to ensure our participants get to engage in the specific activities they love most.

The Thursday Evening Supper Club is a special, extended program we run every Thursday from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM. It is a wonderful opportunity for participants to socialize, build friendships, and enjoy a great meal together in a safe, supported environment at our Fishkill center.

The Social Club provides opportunities for individuals to enjoy an active and engaging social life within their community. Activities may include movies, bowling, comedy clubs, dancing, live music and concerts, dining out, nightclubs, and much more. Social Club activities typically begin around 6:00 p.m., with ending times based on the activity and the preferences of the group. Our Advocates are committed to doing “whatever it takes” to promote safety, encourage meaningful participation, and help each individual enjoy new experiences, build relationships, and stay connected to their community.

Cognitive rehabilitation is a therapeutic approach designed to help individuals improve, restore, or compensate for difficulties with thinking skills that may result from a brain injury, neurological condition, or other cognitive impairment. It focuses on areas such as memory, attention, concentration, problem-solving, organization, planning, communication, judgment, and executive functioning. Cognitive rehabilitation may involve structured exercises, practical strategies, environmental modifications, and the use of compensatory tools—such as calendars, reminders, checklists, or electronic devices—to help individuals function more independently in their daily lives. In a community-based setting, the overall goal is to help the individual apply cognitive skills and strategies to real-life activities, increasing independence, safety, participation, and quality of life.

Work readiness services help individuals develop the essential skills, behaviors, and workplace habits needed to prepare for, obtain, and maintain successful employment. Areas may include effective communication, appropriate workplace behavior, accepting supervision, problem-solving, social skills, grooming and hygiene, goal setting, work tolerance, reliability, and other employment-related “soft skills.”

Yes, transportation can be provided and coordinated to meet your needs. Whether by taxi or ambulette, we’ll ensure you arrive safely.