Ability Beyond Barriers

12/02/2025

The City of Conway Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce that Conway has been selected as the host city for the 2026 South Carolina State Special Olympics!

All events will be held at the Billy Gardner Sports Complex.

Our community is honored to welcome the athletes, families, volunteers, and fans who make the Special Olympics such an inspiring movement.

We can’t wait to help create an unforgettable experience filled with joy, determination, and community pride. Together, we celebrate ability, courage, and the power of coming together for an incredible cause. 💚💛

11/27/2025

11/26/2025

Ability Beyond Barriers is having an online auction occurring from December 8th - 11th with proceeds benefiting the services provided to our program participants. Details will be revealed very soon, but rumor has it that some really, really cool items will be up for bid.

11/25/2025

Smiles and full stomachs were everywhere as our Conway Day Program participants enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal last Friday!

11/21/2025

Congratulations to program consumer Billie Jo who is celebrating her 25th work anniversary with Aramark at Coastal Carolina University’s Hicks Dining Hall.

11/20/2025

Artistic ability was on display earlier this week. Check out the Christmas trees created by our program consumers (glitter included)!

11/20/2025

Thanksgiving came a week early for our Loris Day Program Participants! These individuals enjoyed quite the meal today!

11/18/2025

Please see the attached November newsletter for Ability Beyond Barriers and check out what we've been up to. Take note that our organization will hold an online auction from December 8th - 11th (bids closing at 6pm) with proceeds benefiting the services provided to our program consumers. More details will be shared soon.

11/18/2025

Recently our residential program participants demonstrated their festive fall spirit and creativity by decorating pumpkins!

11/18/2025

Who says our program consumers don't like to have fun? These two had a blast on a swing at Thompson Farm and Nursery in Conway recently.

11/14/2025

Our Board of Directors will have its regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 5 pm. The meeting is being held at the Conway Adult Development Center and Administrative Offices located at 250 Victory Lane in Conway, South Carolina. For more information or to view the meeting agenda, please visit our website at

Providing services and support to people with Intellectual Disabilities, Related disabilities, Autism, or Brain and Spinal Cord injuries