It is so easy to criticize others, unless, as the Native American saying goes, you’ve “walked a mile in their moccasins”. At ABLE Center our job is to make it easier for you to meet your goals in a positive way. Do you want to lose weight, stop smoking, get a job, not be as isolated and form better relationship, or exercise more? Whatever it is, we will help you through support, encouragement and strategic planning to help you get there. All of our services are free to our consumers.
It is easy to become a consumer. If you have a disability that is hindering you in one or more areas of your life e-mail us or give us a call.
You will find our staff knowledgeable and eager to help. We are funded through a grant from the Department of Education, and our services are Peer Counseling and Information and Referral services are free to our consumers. Our Wellness Class meets at noon on Wednesdays. Bring a sack lunch, and drinks will be provided. You will need to register for this class.
If you are interested in our wellness class PLEASE E-MAIL kathleeen@ablecenterpb.org
| The Critic A little seed lay on the ground
And soon began to sprout;
“Now, which of all the flowers around,”
It mused, “shall I come out?
The lily's face is fair and proud,
But just a trifle cold;
The rose, I think is rather loud,
And then, its fashion's old.
The violet is all very well,
But not a flower I'd choose;
Nor yet the Canterbury bell --
I never cared for blues.”
And so it criticized each flower,
This supercilious seed,
Until it woke one summer morn,
And found itself -- a weed.
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Computer Classes We limit our class size, and you go at your own pace. If we can't teach you to use a computer, we'll eat our mouse. Register for this class, and be ready to join us each Thursday, at 2:00 p.m. 
Spanish/English Language Class If you want to learn to speak Spanish, or you speak English and would like to learn to speak Spanish, we can help. Let's face the facts. When you have a disability you need an extra advantage in the job market. Learing to converse in a second language or being better at speaking a first language would be an advantage in the job market. If you have a disability that affects one or more significant areas of your life, you might be eligible to become a consumer. We encourage you to call or e-mail us, because we want to help you. Our classes are free to our consumers. If you don't know much about disabilities, or what qualifies as a disability, we encourage you to research the topic by following one of our link offered on this site. Our Spanish/English Class will meet on Tuesdays at 5:45-6:30. If you wish to sign up for this class please e-mail kathleen@ablecenterpb.org .
| Job Readiness Training Monday Evenings from 5:45 to 6:30 or Tuesdays from 9:15 to 10:30 Class One: Filling out an application, Class Two: Resume Building Class Three: Writing Cover Letters and Follow Up Letters Class Four: Interviewing Skills Class Five: Survival in the Workplace |