01/29/2026
🎓 A Very Special Win Wednesday (Graduation Edition) 🎓
Today we’re celebrating a milestone that perfectly captures why this work matters. One of our students recently graduated from ABS and successfully transitioned back to their school district—and a message from their family reminded us just how lasting this journey can be.
After his second day in his new school, this student came home proudly sharing that he had made friends and was settling in. At home, he insisted on keeping a chair he used while at ABS, bringing it into the living room and sitting in it for hours—even choosing to eat dinner there. When his parent asked why the chair was so important to him, he shared that he wanted to keep it so he could always remember all of his good memories from ABS.
His family reflected on how ABS became a place of safety, growth, and connection during a time when life felt overwhelming. What once felt uncertain became a future filled with independence, communication, and confidence.
Seeing students carry their successes—and their positive memories—into the next chapter of their lives is the greatest reward. We are incredibly proud of this student and honored to have been part of his journey. 💙
Congratulations on an amazing accomplishment. You will always be part of the ABS family.