Middlebridge School
333 Ocean Rd, Narragansett RI 02882
www.middlebridgeschool.org
[email protected]
Phone: (401)-788-0800
Fax: (401)-783-1266
NEARI School
70 North Summer Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-1713
nearischool.org
The Yaldeinu School
1600 63rd Street
Brooklyn, NY 11204
Phone: 718.851.0123
Fax: 718.851.0455
[email protected]
Bershire Hills Music Academy
48 Woodbridge Street,
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 540-9720
Supportive College Programs
Center for Adaptive Learning
Theresa Ortega, Executive Director
3227 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94519
(925) 827 3863
https://www.autismspeaks.org/resource/center-adaptive-learning
email: [email protected]
Cape Cod Community College, Project Forward
Peter Daley
2240 Iyannough Road; West Barnstable, MA 02668
(508) 362-2131 ext. 4763
www.capecod.edu/projectforward
email: [email protected]
College Internship Program
Mike Gunther,
Director of Admissions,
National Office
119 South Street, Lee, MA 01201
(877) 566 9247 ext 30
www.cipworldwide.org
(Six Programs in CA, FL, IN, MA and NY)
email: [email protected]
College Living Experience
Six Locations: Austin TX, Costa Mesa CA, Monterey CA, Rockville MD, Ft. Lauderdale. FL, Denver CO
800-486-5058
www.experienceCLE.com
Email: [email protected]
Description: For more than 20 years, CLE has been helping students with varying disabilities prepare for life as independent adults. Offering individualized supports, CLE services are tailored around students pursuing their academic or vocational program of choice. CLE provides each student with the supports needed to meet their goals, create meaningful relationships, and increase their confidence.
Independent Living Experience
Locations: Austin TX, Denver CO
855-664-9333
www.independentlivingexperience.com
Description: Independent Living Experience (ILE) is a customized support service for adults with disabilities desiring a life of independence. The ILE staff works to improve the independence of clients by designing services to align with the agreed-upon goals from the client and their family, then offering the right supports through skill acquisition and maintenance in their living, working, and social environments.
College Transition Connection
Donald Bailey
P O Box 31656, Charleston, SC, 29417
843-763-4499
www.collegetransitionconnection.org
email: [email protected]
(Carolina Life, Clemson Life, Coastal Carolina Life, and REACH at the College of Charleston, Winthrop University)
G.R.O.W.
Kathy Titus, Todd Hebert
551 Route 6A; East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-0489
www.riverviewschool.org
email: [email protected]
Lesley College / Threshold Program
Helen McDonald
29 Everett Street; Cambridge, MA 02138-2790
(617) 349-8184
www.lesley.edu
email: [email protected]
Maplebrook School – C.A.P.S. (Center for the Advancement of Post Secondary Studies)
Jennifer Scully
5142 Route 22; Amenia, NY 12501
(845) 373 8191
www.maplebrookschool.org
email: [email protected]
National-Louis University, P.A.C.E. Program
Carol Burns
5202 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 905 2671
www.nl.edu/pace
email: [email protected]
N.Y.I.T. – V.I.P. Program
Dr. Ernst VanBergeijk and Sheree Incorvaia
Vocational Independence Program, 300 Carleton Avenue – VIP Independence Hall
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-3354
www.nyit.edu/vip
email: [email protected]
OPTIONS Transitions to Independence
Charlene Reed
101 So Lewis Lane, Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 549 4201
www.experienceoptions.org
email: [email protected]
Independent Living Programs (long-term):
Abilis
Laurel Ross, Executive Director
Contact: Amy Samalin
50 Glenville Street, Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 531 1880 ext. 128
www.abilis.us
email: [email protected]
Ability Beyond Disability
120 Kisco Ave. Mt. Kisco, NY 12509
www.abilitybeyonddisability.org
email: [email protected]
Ability Beyond Disability
Beth Molinaro
Information & Referral Manager
4 Berkshire Boulevard, Bethel, CT 06801
203.826.3119
email: [email protected]
Ability Beyond Disability is a resource for people with developmental or acquired disabilities, including but not limited to: Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorders, brain injury, mental illness and physical disabilities. The majority of individuals served are adults or young adults and supports can address a single life episode or span an entire lifetime. Ability Beyond Disability helps approximately 2,000 people each year. Our unique approach helps people of all abilities to make connections and succeed in the community. Through innovative community job training and placement, supported living, and recreational and educational opportunities, we help each individual to live a full and rewarding life.
Berkshire Hills Music Academy
Kristen Tillona
48 Woodbridge Street, South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 540 9720 ext. 202
www.berkshirehills.org
email: [email protected]
Captain’s House
508 – 510 Main Street, Centerville MA 02633
(508) 827-4613
www.thecaptainshouse.org
email: [email protected]
Casa de Amma
Aaron Vorell, Executive Director
7231 Calle Arroyo, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 496 9001
www.casadeamma.org
email: [email protected]
Center for Independent Futures
Ann Sickon, Executive Director
1015 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 328 2044
www.independentfutures.com
[email protected]
Chapel Haven
Catherine Sullivan DeCarlo
1040 Whalley Avenue; New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 397-1714 ext 148
www.chapelhaven.org
email: [email protected]
Founded in 1972, Chapel Haven remains a pioneer in teaching adults with cognitive disabilities, Asperger’s Syndrome and those on the autism spectrum to live independent and productive lives. (Programs in CT and AZ)
Community Mainstreaming Associates, Inc.
Eileen McDonald Egan, Executive Director
Heather Aylward, Director of Programs and Services
99 Quentin Roosevelt Boulevard, Suite 200, Garden City, NY 11530
516-683-0710, ext. 209
www.communitymainstreaming.org
email: [email protected]
Foundation for Independent Living
Cynthia Sutherland
1367 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33063
(954) 968 6472
www.filinc.org
email: [email protected]
Giant Step Services, LLC
David Finkelstein
1002 Devonshire Road, Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 630 5550
www.giantstepservices.com
email: [email protected]
Halyard
John and Sasha McNamara
1 Great Hill Road, Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 778-0041
www.halyardservices.org
email: [email protected]
Heart’s Desire
Diana Gentile
63 Sisson Road, Harwichport, MA 02646
(774) 237 0706
email: [email protected]
Independence Center
Judy Maizlish
3640 S Sepulveda Blvd., Ste 102, Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 202 7102
www.independencecenter.com
email: [email protected]
Independence Farm, Inc.
Matthew and Tracy Files
383 Route 6A, East Sandwich, MA 02537
P.O. Box 31, East Sandwich, MA 02537
(774) 313 9176
email: [email protected]
Jespy House
Lynn Kucher
5 Academy Street; South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 762-6909 ext. 313
www.jespyhouse.org
email: [email protected]
Life Development Institute
Justin Collers, Admissions Manager
18001 N 79 Avenue, Suite E71, Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 773-2774
www.life-development-inst.org
email: [email protected]
email: [email protected]
LITEhouse, Inc.
P.O. Box 147, Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 766-4262
www.theLITEhouse.org
email: [email protected]
LITEhouse, Inc. (Learning Independence Through Experiences) is a residential program dedicated to providing a home for adults with learning/cognitive disabilities where they can feel safe, comfortable, and confident enough to achieve enriched and valuable lives. Our staff provides 24/7 around-the-clock support. LITEhouse, Inc. strives to provide an independent atmosphere and encourage the development of an interdependent community by promoting self-sufficiency and cultivating supportive social relationships amongst a group of peers with disabilities. Our main focus is to create a home for young adults to love as their own. As our residents learn independence and accountability, they will also develop a sense of personal growth and self-fulfillment. Our program is designed to be centrally located in a small town, where the residents can have the maximum amount of independence, with access to all the basic necessities within walking distance. Of course, staff will provide transportation, as necessary. The home and program we have created are designed to promote productive, happy lives. Our goal is to provide the means for a happy and well-balanced life. We believe in offering support while also fostering accountability and responsibility. Through meaningful experiences, our residents will develop and improve their skill sets, which include self-confidence and self-advocacy, determination, independence, interdependence, dignity, and life-fulfillment
Living Independently Forever, Inc. (L.I.F.E.)
Diane Enochs, Exec. Director
550 Lincoln Road Ext., Hyannis, MA 02601
Hyannis: (508) 790-3600
Mashpee: (508) 477-6670
www.lifecapecod.org
email: [email protected]
Marbridge
Will Hoermann
P O Box 2250, Manchaca, TX 78652
(512) 282 1144
www.marbridge.org
email: [email protected]
Located just south of downtown Austin, Texas, Marbridge has a unique 60-year history of providing post-secondary residential training to adults with cognitive challenges in a safe, nurturing community.
Moving Forward Towards Independence
Donna Feingold, Executive Director
1020 Clinton Street, Suite 210, Napa, CA 94559
(707) 251 8603
www.moving-forward.org
email: [email protected]
Palaemon
James and Jenn O’Connell
3401 Main Street, Barnstable MA 02630
(774) 289 1182
(508) 395 0068
POINT Program (Pursuing Our Independence Together)
Barbara Greene, Director
Westchester Jewish Community Services
845 North Broadway, White Plains, NY 10603-2427
(914) 761 0600 ext 175 or
(718) 625 0803
www.wjcs.com
email: [email protected]
ScenicView
Douglas Gale, Executive Director
5455 North River Run Drive, Provo, UT 84604
(801) 226 2550
www.svacademy.org
email: [email protected]
Specialized Housing, Inc.
David and Margot Wizansky
45 Bartlett Crescent; Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 277-1805
www.specializedhousing.org
email: [email protected]
St. Louis Life
Andy Conover
929 Rolling Thunder Drive, O’Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 561-1900
www.stlouislife.org
email: [email protected]
Toward Greater Independence
Colleen Cahill, Owner and Operator, TGI
1236 Craigville Beach Road, Centerville, MA 02632
(508) 775 3736
Toward Greater Independence (Facebook page)
email: [email protected]
Toward Independent Living & Learning, Inc. (T.I.L.L.)
Ann Cotter-Mack
East Brook Executive Park, 20 Eastbrook Road, Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 302 4600 ext. 4659
email: [email protected]
Vista Vocational & Life Skills Center, Inc.
Bobbi Guercia – Director of Admissions and External Relations
1356 Old Clinton Road, Westbrook, CT 06498
107 Bradley Road, Madison, CT 06443
(860) 399-8080
www.vistavocational.org
email: [email protected]
Transitional Programs (short-term):
College Internship Program
Mike Gunther,
Director of Admissions,
National Office
119 South Street, Lee, MA 01201
(877) 566 9247 ext 30
www.cipworldwide.org
(Six Programs in CA, FL, IN, MA and NY)
email: [email protected]
G.R.O.W.
Kathy Titus, Todd Hebert
551 Route 6A; East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-0489
www.riverviewschool.org
The Horizons School
Dr. Jade Carter, Director
Dawn White, Admissions Coordinator
2018 15th Avenue South: Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 322-6606 or (800) 822-6242
www.horizonsschool.org
email: [email protected]
email: [email protected]
The Horizons School is a non-degree transition program specifically designed to create personal, social, career independence, and build self-determination skills for young adults (ages 18-26) with learning differences.
Minnesota Life College
7501 Logan Avenue, Suite 2A, Minneapolis, MN 55423
612-869-4008
www.minnesotalifecollege.org
email: [email protected]
MLC offers summer internships, a three year undergraduate program and for program graduates, a lifelong Graduate Living Community option.
Day Program:
Transitions Centers
Christine Spaulding
32 Commercial Street, So Yarmouth MA 02664
(508) 398 3333
www.transitionscenters.org
email: [email protected]
Social Support Services:
Anchor to Windward
Cara Freedman,
P O Box 813, Marblehead, MA 01945
74 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, MA 01945
781-990-3056
www.anchortowindward.org
email: [email protected]
Offers social programming/independent living.
Esprit-Partnership For Independence
Director: Mary Ann Matthews
P. O. Box 433, Centerville, MA 02632
Phone: 508-862-1662
email: [email protected]
Provides social, vocational and independent life skills training.
LifeTimes Planning
Center Place, 1550 Falmouth Road, Unit 4A, Centerville, MA 02632
Phone: 508-862-1662
The Spotlight Program
Natalie Blue
6 Southside Road, Danvers MA 01923
(978) 624 2314
TILL/Springboard
Dale Belcher
20 Eastbrook Road, Dedham MA 02026
(781) 302 4619
www.till-springboard.org
email: [email protected]
Triumph Services
Brooke Stephens
1025 23rd Street S, Suite 300, Birmingham AL 35205
(205) 581 1000
email: [email protected]
www.triumphservices.org
Vocational Assessment/Job Search:
Community Support Associates, Inc.
Marty Gravelle
4 Bacon Terrace, P O Box 1987, Hyannis MA 02601
(508) 790 7818 ext 106
www.csacapecod.com
email: [email protected]