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The Ability Center

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The Ability Center

Making our region the most disability-friendly in the nation since 1920.

The Ability Center of Greater Toledo is a nonprofit that provides services to people with disabilities in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.

02/28/2026

A huge thank you to Cornerstone Caregiving for generously donating a wheelchair and incontinence supplies to support our Durable Medical Equipment (DME) program.

Because of partners like you, individuals and families can have access to equipment when they need it most. We’re grateful to build a stronger, more independent community together.

Interested in donating DME? Please call us at 419.885.5733.

02/27/2026

Last summer, Lindsay, a speech therapist, attended The Ability Center’s Family Fun Day community event and immediately felt inspired by our durable medical equipment (DME) program. As she learned more, she thought about one of her interim clients, Grace, a toddler living with a rare genetic disease that causes developmental delays, and realized how life-changing this equipment could be for her.

After Lindsay shared what she had learned with Grace’s family, they were able to receive equipment which helped Grace sit upright and maintain head control. Her family had been working tirelessly with their insurance company to secure this equipment, but the process takes time. During that difficult waiting period, The Ability Center was able to step in and provide the support Grace needed right away.

Andrea, Grace’s mom, shared, “She can now watch TV and sit with us as a family. We are so grateful.”

You can learn more about our DME program, including pediatric equipment, here: https://abilitycenter.org/assistive-tech-medical-equipment/

02/25/2026

Yesterday, we facilitated a Disability Awareness Experience at Mercy College with Nursing and Physician Assistant students. The afternoon included an Assistance Dog demonstration, an advocacy presentation, an adaptive recreation and toys workshop, and a visual impairment and assistive technology demonstration featuring Meta glasses.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to share more about the work we do in our community, and we’re excited for the next generation of medical professionals to apply the lessons from this experience in their future careers.

Thank you Mercy College of Ohio for letting us spend the afternoon with you!

02/24/2026

Job Seekers, don't miss this great opportunity! 📣

Join us on Saturday, March 14th, from 11am to 2pm at The Ability Center for our 2026 Career & Resource Fair. This is the perfect opportunity for individuals with and without disabilities to meet a variety of community partners, gather helpful resources, and take the next step toward their future. 💼

Register as an attendee HERE: https://abilitycenter.org/event/2026-career-resource-fair/

02/23/2026

Registration for Spring Assistance Dogs Graduation is now open! 🐾

Celebrate our Assistance Dogs on Thursday, April 9th, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Perrysburg. We will honor our outstanding four-legged graduates that will proceed to serve as service dogs, skilled companion dogs, and facility dogs throughout our community. Festivities begin at 5:30pm.

Register today: https://abilitycenter.org/graduation 💛

Photos by Doug Hinebaugh

02/21/2026

Spring into March with Independent Living!

Register for upcoming events here: https://abilitycenter.org/events/list/

02/20/2026

Yesterday we welcomed Youth Leadership Toledo to our campus to learn more about the work we do through our Disability Awareness Experience! We had an amazing group of high school students move through hands on stations that encouraged them to see things from a different perspective and think more deeply about disability. Some highlights from the day included wheelchair basketball, an Agility Dogs demonstration, and an informative panel at the end of the day.

We’re thankful we had the chance to share, learn together, and invest in the next generation of leaders in our community.

Thank you, Youth Leadership Toledo, for spending the day with us! 💛

02/18/2026

Our Stroke Survivor Group connects each month through fun activities and outings. From movies and meals to golfing and new adventures, our group is here to support you, make life fun again, and help you build lasting friendships. It’s about more than just getting by, it’s about living fully and finding strength in community.

Our next event is on March 17th from 5pm-7pm.

You can learn more here: https://abilitycenter.org/stroke-group/

02/17/2026

Our next Employment Training Program session is March 10th, from 12-1pm, and is FREE and open to the public.

This month’s session will cover how a business or organization can begin taking the first steps toward becoming more accessible through conducting a review and creating an action plan.

Register at https://abilitycenter.org/employment-training/

02/15/2026

In observance of Presidents Day, The Ability Center offices will be closed tomorrow, February 16th. We will resume regular business hours, February 17th.

02/14/2026

A little Valentine’s Day love from our volunteers’ favorite valentines 🐾

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us ❤️

02/13/2026

We're excited to announce this new event! Join us for the Access Summit on Wednesday, June 17th. 💛

The Access Summit is a one day event that brings together community members, businesses, partners, and supporters to celebrate the impact we are creating together, recognize community award and scholarship recipients, and explore the future of accessibility and inclusion.

The morning will feature keynote speakers sharing insight on the power of AI and assistive technology for people with disabilities, highlighting how innovation can expand access, independence, and opportunity.

Throughout the Summit, attendees will experience several programs in one place, including our ADA Seminar, School Facility Dog Workshop, and Together We Move Expo. Breakout sessions will be offered across Advocacy, Assistance Dogs, and Independent Living, along with opportunities to connect with partners, hear impact stories, and engage with each of our departments.

Registration opens on March 18th!

Learn more at: abilitycenter.org/summit

Address

5605 Monroe Street
Sylvania, OH
43560

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 3pm

Website

https://abilitycenter.org/donate/

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