Adults

a man with down syndrome working in the industry

Adult Day Programs

NLACRC supports adult consumers and their families with planning for adult living needs. There are options and support services for each level of consumer need.

Adult day programs teach a range of skills for up to 30 hours per week. In general, adult consumers who attend day programs are not employed.

Adult day program services help build the following skills:

  • Employment
  • Self-advocacy
  • Self-help and self-care
  • How to talk with people,
    • express needs,
    • how to be social
  • How to be part of community activities
  • Behavior control
  • How to interact with peers