In partnership with Cisco RTP, Building Abilities Day Program supports adults with IDD and autism by providing a safe and engaging space which encourages making choices, learning new skills, and making new friends. Participants explore many different avenues to support personal independence and promote social, physical, and emotional well-being.
Our day program opportunities include experiences geared toward developing, increasing, and maintaining skills that assist our participants in being an integrated part of their community. Specifically, activities offered through the day program are designed to develop and maintain skills in:
- Communication
- Health and safety
- Basic independent living skills
- Socialization with peers
- Advocating for rights, needs, and choices
- Developing identity, self-awareness, and self-esteem
- Personal goal achievement
- Interpersonal skills
Activities will include:
- Art & Music
- Movement & Exercise
- Independent Living Skill Building
- Recreation & Leisure activities (choice)
- Cooking & Nutrition
- Vocational & Civic Engagement
NOTE: Space available for Monday – Friday, Full and Half Days; Space for 2-4 days a week is limited. Please contact Natasha BEFORE you pre-register to see if we can accommodate your scheduling needs.
Registration is now open.
Families need to fill out our pre-registration form and sign up for an on-site Pre-Screening meeting (participant must attend); pay a pre-registration fee of $50.
- We will be located on the Cisco Campus in a private, secure facility.
- Participants will be 18 & up.
- This program is suited best for individuals who need constant support to be successful (example would be if your child was in an ECS/ID Mod classroom in school).
- Program is full or half day with a choice of 2 – 5 days a week.
- Full Day 9a-3p; Half day 9a-12p OR 12p-3p
- extended Hour options: 8-9a and/or 3-5p
- Fees dues at the beginning of each month.
- To start it will be private pay only. It is our hope to get licensed by the State and be able to accept Medicaid Waiver funding. Limited financial assistance may be available. Download the financial assistance form here and follow instructions. Return all required documents to Natasha.
