Naming Opportunities – Adult Services
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The vision for a building to support the needs of adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is finally being realized on The Els Center of Excellence campus, with plans to break ground this Summer. The building will be a place where adults can find guidance and direction as they navigate their future. It will be a space where they can continue to develop friendships and receive specialized support, while pursuing their dreams and aspirations.
Els for Autism currently offers services across a person’s life-span, setting it apart from other organizations that do not serve adults who have exited the school system. With the rising rates of children receiving autism diagnoses, it is more important than ever that The Els Center of Excellence campus provide the facilities necessary to accommodate the growing population of adults with ASD.
“The Adult Services building will allow us to help even more adults on the spectrum,” Liezl Els, Els for Autism Co-Founder said. “It will be a place where they can explore different careers, make friends and engage with the community.”
The building will offer programming for over 175 adults with ASD through the Adult Day Training, Employment Services, Recreation, and much more.
Individuals with ASD will be able to develop life and job skills in the building’s training labs, which simulate a variety of real-word environments, such as a grocery store, golf shop, and business office. A gift shop and a vending area offer the opportunity for job training in the retail sector, as well as the ability to build social skills by interacting with members of the community.
Plans include an industrial kitchen and drive-thru window—perfect for food service industry training. Classrooms, as well as flexible, open space areas, provide ample room for meeting, support groups, learning, recreation, socialization and relaxation. Private rooms will accommodate family and individual therapy. A dedicated fitness studio is designed for health and wellness, and a two-bedroom suite will facilitate independent living skills training.
Els for Autism continues its capital campaign for the Adult Services building, and offers naming opportunities starting at $50,000. Won’t you consider making a gift to build a place for these adults on The Els Center of Excellence campus?
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.