Naming Opportunities – Adult Services
The Els Center of Excellence future campus build-out plan includes an Adult Services Center, an on-campus, life-span service building for transition-aged students and adults who have exited the school system. The Adult Services Facility will be the focus for:
- Supported Employment – Job assessment, job training/coaching and job opportunities provided, in the community and on campus, including a café with a drive through window.
- Day Training Program – Tailored for individuals whose primary needs are for socialization, recreation, pre-vocational skills, and community involvement.
- Self-Advocacy – Staff works with individuals to create “individual life plans”. Regular reviews are conducted to track progress to the goals with the individual and family.
- Recreational and Social Services – Activities in other areas of the campus, including recreation services and therapeutic arts programs, along with other programs to promote social interaction and health goals.
- Supported Living – Bedrooms with a shared living/dining area will serve as training areas for individuals with ASD to learn independent living skills.
- Post-graduation – Placement of high school graduates into colleges that have programs supporting individuals with ASD. Those graduates not going on to higher education will have meaningful job opportunities.
The Adult Services building currently has naming opportunities starting at $20,000.
The Foundation realizes that people with autism spectrum disorder may have sensory processing challenges. Nature offers children and adults with autism wonderful opportunities for adventure, exploration, and engagement. When individuals with autism engage with nature, they develop not only special interests in birds, animals or plants but also opportunities to develop their social skills. Become a part of this tranquil place that allows visitors to engage with nature in their own way, on their own terms, and at their own pace.
Many spaces on The Els Center of Excellence campus can be dedicated in honor of your family. The naming opportunities across the campus range from classrooms, the gymnasium, pavilion and swimming pool to name just a few. For information on availability:
Help us “Pave the Way” by having your name, message and/or child’s drawing set in stone on The Els Center of Excellence campus. Whether you are making a gift as a birthday present, in memory or in honor of someone special, or simply to express your support, these brick pavers are a wonderful way to express a personalized and unique message that will become a permanent feature at The Center.
Become part of our future by naming an auditorium seat in The Els Center of Excellence. The Auditorium is a critical element of the new Els Center of Excellence. The state-of-the-art Auditorium is not only used for school-related performances and events but is at the heart of The Center’s global outreach programs. The Auditorium provides a hub for ASD professionals to disseminate and gather applied research findings, share best practices and connect to the global autism community via lectures and video-conference Whether you are making a gift as a birthday present, in memory or in honor of someone special, or simply to show your support, your donation will help create a lasting landmark at The Els Center of Excellence.