Welcome our new President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sergio Rizzo-Fontanesi!

AbilityFirst™ stands for, and alongside, people with developmental disabilities and their families. We create a welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued. Our first consideration is always for the well-being of our participants, and — through the mutual trust that we share — each person is supported to achieve his or her personal best.  At AbilityFirst we look beyond disabilities, focus on capabilities and expand possibilities.

Empowering People with Disabilities!

AbilityFirst will ensure access to our programs by focusing on the needs of individuals who face barriers to service.  In particular, we will assess the barriers to access for those who are low income, come from diverse cultures, and speak languages other than English and seek to provide solutions to address those barriers.