Building Community and Opportunities For People With Developmental Disabilities
Our mission is simple and powerful: to provide opportunities for enriched lives. For more than 50 years, ABS has helped individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities build independence, pursue meaningful goals, and experience the rich fullness of community life.
Providing Opportunities For Enriched Lives
Promoting Autonomy,Empowering Lives Our Customized Services
We don’t simply provide services—we partner with individuals on their journey. Every day brings new chances to learn, laugh, grow, and thrive together.
We Aspire to What Is Possible. A Place Where Everyone Finds Their Own Enrichment
We believe deeply in the potential of every person, and we are proud to stand in their corner as they build lives filled with purpose, connection, and joy.
more about us…
Ability Building Services is a private not-for-profit community agency that provides pre-vocational activities, vocational training, residential training and other supports and services as needed by people with developmental disabilities.
Take a Closer Look at What Our Partners and Clients Say About Us
“The employees we’ve been matched with are a vital asset to our business. The training and support ABS provides is outstanding.”
-Tracey & James Grotenhuis, Fox Stop
“Ability Building Services has been an asset to our business for many years. Their dedication to finding the right person for our organization has been invaluable.”
-Megan & Mike Plautz, Pizza Ranch Co-owners
Opening Doors to Meaningful Employment Matching Strengths With Job Opportunity
Our Job Development team is led by experienced Employment Specialists who work one-on-one with job seekers to obtain and maintain meaningful employment. With established relationships across more than 60 businesses in the Yankton area, ABS partners with employers to meet workforce needs with dependable, motivated employees.
our approach includes:
- Matching individuals with jobs aligned to their skills and interests
- Completing job assessments to identify strengths and growth areas
- Providing on-site job coaching and hands-on training
- Offering ongoing support to promote independence and long-term success