Ability Connection’s adult formal is the event of the year for the people they serve.
“It’s like an adult prom, but without having to find a date and everybody gets to be king or queen,” CEO ofJim Hanophy said. “The guys get top hats, the girls get tiaras and everybody gets all dressed up.”
“Our mission at Ability Connection is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities one person at a time. This year alone we have served about 800 adults and about 350 children,” Hanophy said.
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