Adults with Disabilities

The Adults with Disabilities program is composed of three unique programs and a workplace skills class, serving the needs of adults with disabilities.

All our programs strive to prepare students for the highest level of personal independence possible including the least restrictive living environment, volunteer and/or paid employment, establishment of healthy relationships, and the pursuance of personal growth and development. This is achieved through establishing individual student goals that are measurable and evaluated on a consistent basis with the support and assistance of instructional staff.

The Life Skills Program

Life Skills

For adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Learning • Community • Independence

Adults with Disabilities prepare to take BART by reading the map.

The Life Skills program is a unique educational program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are consumers of the Regional Center of the East Bay. The program offers a wide variety of classes to help students develop the skills necessary to achieve their life, work, and community goals. Instruction in independent living skills, social/communication skills, job training, and community access are emphasized.

Application required.

Check out our School of Rock blog to see what we're working on in the program.

For more information call (925) 685-7340, ext. 67590

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The On Track Program

On Track

For Adults with Acquired or Traumatic Brain Injury (ABI/TBI)

This program provides a structured environment that assists individuals with ABI/TBI to relearn old skills, develop new coping skills, increase independence, learn about community resources, build self-esteem, and improve cognitive skills. Emphasis is placed on understanding one’s own injury, cognitive skill building, and personal goal setting.

Application required.

Use this link to view our On Track Program page.
To see how we're surviving and thriving after ABI/TBI, click on this link to our blog.

For more information call (925) 685-7340, ext. 67501.

The TOPS Program

Transition Options Program (TOPS)

Serving adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who have completed their high school diploma and are preparing for higher education, employment, and/or independent living.

TOPS students serving lunch at the Loma Vista Cafe

This program addresses the unique needs of adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who have completed their high school diploma and are transitioning to higher education, independent living, and/or employment. The curriculum is comprehensive and specifically designed to meet the individual needs of participants.

Application required

For more information, call (925) 685-7340, ext. 67501.

The Workplace Essential Skills Internship Program

Hospitality Internships

Preparing students for successful careers in partnership with local businesses.

Workplace Essential intern collecting linens

Workplace Essential intern washing dishes

This class is offered through a hospitality internship program and provides instruction in professionalism, workplace safety and vocabulary, communication skills, problem solving, and preemployment skills. In addition to classroom instruction, participants receive full workplace immersion training at a local hotel. This is a paid internship program. Participants must be a consumer of the Regional Center of the East Bay and have successfully completed the screening and interview process for the internship

VistAbility Hospitality Internship Program: Embassy Suites by Hilton, Walnut Creek. This is a 6-month paid internship program for 6 interns. For more information and to apply, please contact Afiya Wilkerson at awilkerson@vistability.org.

INFORMATION

Room: AD1
M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm
(925) 685-7340, ext. 67590
Karen Lingenfelter, Program Coordinator
l ingenfelterk@mdusd.org

All programs require a phone interview and a visit to the program for potential students. A waitlist may exist in any program.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Adults with Disabilities Program is to provide high quality programs and classes which support the development of independence, work readiness, personal growth and participation in the community, in an atmosphere which promotes self-acceptance, mutual respect, self-determination, choice, dignity and personal fulfillment

VISION STATEMENT

Upon leaving the program, students will have the knowledge, skills, self-confidence and supports necessary to successfully participate in the community through achieving the highest level of personal independence possible including the least restrictive living environment, volunteer and/or paid employment, establishment of healthy relationships, and the pursuance of personal growth and fulfillment.

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