Cultivating a community where everyone can thrive

ABLED is a Nebraska Medicaid service provider supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

We serve communities across Lincoln, Norfolk, Seward, Wahoo, Beatrice, Grand Island, Omaha and beyond.

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At ABLED, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to thrive.

We take seriously the challenges faced by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the impact on their families.

At the same time, we strive to cultivate each individual’s unique gifts, talents, and dreams—believing that when these are nurtured, both individuals and their communities flourish.

Finding the Right Care
Shouldn’t Feel Impossible

If you have a loved one with a disability, you’ve probably faced roadblocks: limited options, confusing systems, or care that feels impersonal. It’s frustrating—and heartbreaking—to see someone you love be overlooked or isolated when they deserve to grow, connect, and contribute.

Too often, individuals are placed in group homes or day programs that don’t truly serve them. When care isn’t personalized, people feel stuck, and families are left to shoulder the burden alone. But when the right supports are in place, everything can change.

Our Story

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ABLED has been person-centered since its founding in 2014. In honor of Andrew C. Tagart, his family and friends came together to create a service provider that would do things differently—grounded in faith, focused on the individual, and committed to inclusion in community.

We do things differently, and it shows:

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One-on-one support whenever possible

Ethical commitment to inclusion – not isolation

Faith-guided values

Highest staff pay in Nebraska to attract top-tier caregivers

Our Services:

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    • Residential Habilitation - Shared Living

    • Residential Habilitation - Continuous Home

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    • Community Integration

    • Independent Living

    • Supported Family Living

    • Behavioral In-Home Habilitation

    • Medical In-Home Habilitation

    • Prevocational

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    • Consultative Assessment Service

    • Risk Service

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    • Aging and Disability

    • Respite

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ABLED is your trusted partner in person-centered care. We help participants build confidence, gain independence, and thrive.

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