KidsAbility is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
For each of the over 1,000 children and youth with special needs impacted by services offered at KidsAbility’s Fergus site, “potential realized” has taken on its own unique meaning.
Whether it’s learning to walk or learning life skills that lead to independence, thanks to the foundational vision and support of Rotary over the years, children and youth with special needs have been empowered with the skills and support that they need in Fergus.
Founded and supported by Rotarians since 1957, KidsAbility’s first opened in Kitchener.
Providing services as close as possible to where children, youth and families live, learn, work and play has been a key priority for KidsAbility throughout the years.
As the needs of the community grew, so too did KidsAbility, adding additional sites in Cambridge, Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo and in 2000, Fergus.
KidsAbility turned to local Rotarians whose support continues to make it possible for families to access services close to home.
“The support of the Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora cannot be overstated,” said Lisa Talbot, executive director of KidsAbility Foundation.
“To date, they have given us close to $200,000 and supported vital initiatives. From hosting a Christmas party every year for KidsAbility families to funding renovations at our Fergus site, extra occupational and physiotherapy sessions, our 6 and Up program or even speech and language services for two years – Rotary epitomizes the best qualities of a community partner.”
Last year, KidsAbility provided therapy and support services to 157 children and youth with special needs in Fergus.
