What makes ABLE special?
We are the only organization within Beaufort County that takes on the tough challenges to provide quality of life for children and adults who have been severely intellectually handicapped with Autism Spectrum, Down’s Syndrome, Fragile X and other brain related injuries to provide them with a better quality of life.
Our History
ABLE was founded in 2004 as a 501c3 organization to provide a better quality of life for individuals with severe intellectual and developmental-delayed disabilities and special needs. ABLE accepts the tough cases that are not being addressed by any other organization in Beaufort County.
Hundreds of children and adults in Beaufort County experience life with a wide range of disabilities that can seriously limit their day-to-day life opportunities.
Our Mission & Vision
ABLE is a non-profit, tax exempt 501c3 organization, created to provide support and resources for children and adults living within Beaufort County that have been medically diagnosed with severe intellectual disabilities that seriously limit their quality of life and their day-to-day life opportunities, which is not provided with Federal, State or County funds.
Our Programs
Our programs are meeting a critical need for children and adults struggling with special needs throughout Beaufort County. Learn More
We Love Our Volunteers!
Everything we do to serve individuals and families throughout Beaufort County would truly not be possible without the support of our incredible volunteers. Learn More
Our Programs
Through our various in-house and outreach programs, The ABLE Foundation helps improve the lives of children and adults throughout Beaufort County.
Bright Beginnings
Our in-home early intervention program designed to help special needs children ages birth through five be prepared to enter the first grade.
Camp Treasure Chest
A summer day camp experience that uses speech, music, and art therapy to help children and youth with developmental disabilities learn important life skills.
Heritage Outreach
An educational and training program that helps individuals understand and celebrate the rich Gullah history of the Lowcountry through hands-on training.
Meet our team.
Get to know the people behind the ABLE Foundation.
Melina Lee
Chairperson*
Family Case Manager at MCAS
Term 02/223 to 02/26
Beverly Dore
Vice Chair*
Special Needs for Beaufort County School
Term 02/22 to 02/25
Coleman White
Treasurer*
Term 02/22 to 02/25
Martha Griffin
Special Needs Educator for Beaufort County School
William Krebs
Chairperson
USAF Colonel (Ret)
Grant Developer
Jayne Krebs
Vice Chair
Senior Admin Executive (Ret)
Event Coordinator
Biffy Dobyns
Special Assignment
* Elected officers
Our Partners and Sponsors
Thank you for your support!
