Day Services
Building a Place…Where Everyone Finds Their Own Enrichment
ABS Day Services runs year-round, Monday through Friday, creating a structured yet engaging environment where learning, creativity, independence, and personal growth thrive. Everyday is intentionally designed around support, dignity, and belonging for both participants and the staff who walk beside them.
A Full-Spectrum Day Services Program
Personalized Facility and Community-Based Day Services Focused on Choice and Belonging
Our Facility-Based Day Services are located at our newly remodeled building at 909 W 23rd St., while our Community-Based Day Services regularly take place at various locations throughout the Yankton community, offering awareness and opportunities for integration. All day services are a la carte—participants and planning teams select what fits best with their schedules and interests. Group/class size remains at five or fewer, ensuring individualized support. around support,dignity, and belonging for both participants and the staff who walk beside them.
Advanced Supports Designed Around Individual Needs
- Adaptive technologies and therapeutic tools tailored to individual needs
- Consistently trained, compassionate staff who use up-to-date, evidence-based practices
An Evolving and Fluid Curriculum of Activities and Small Group Learning Opportunities
Our evolving and flexible curriculum offers a wide range of activities and small-group learning opportunities that build lifelong skills, including:
- Community Awareness
- Personal Growth
- Diabetic Nutrition
- Money Management
- Cognitive Skills
- Physical Fitness
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Day Services offers an extensive variety of educational and recreational opportunities,
Immersive Learning Experiences That Inspire Growth and Confidence
Creative & Immersive Class Experiences
Participants also explore hands-on, interest-based themes including:
- Musical Theater
- Stop-Motion Animation
- Additional creative, exploratory classes that spark curiosity and expression
On-Site & Off-Site Learning Opportunities
We believe the world is the classroom. Individuals regularly participate in:
- Trips to the local library
- Access to public gyms
- Nature exploration and community experiences
Multi-Sensory & Themed Environments
Our facilities offer intentional spaces that reinforce independence and confidence:
- A safe, secure outdoor courtyard
- Snoezelen multi-sensory and therapy rooms
- Customized support areas and themed classrooms designed for engagement and comfort