TRANSITION & YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS
We support teens and young adults with IDD as they transition into adulthood – whatever that looks like for them! We emphasize person-centered supports focused on independence, confidence, self-advocacy and social opportunity.
DDA waiver services (must be set up and authorized by your Developmental Disabilities Administration case manager)
Community Engagement | Be matched with a staff member for outings in the community focused on your goals and interests; emphasis on connection with community opportunities and resources.
Specialized Habilitation | Specialized services focused on skill building with a certified life coach.
Group Respite | Once authorized by a case manager, you can utilize these funds for any group activities/events we host
Peer Mentoring | Connect with a college-aged mentor who has also experienced the transition from high school to adult life. Together, develop goals based on your individual interests and passions.
Additional Programming
Adulting 101 Life Skills Classes | Month-long sessions focused on topics such as internet safety, healthy relationships, self-care, personal finance and more! These sessions occur weekly for a month and the cost is $75 for the session (DDA group respite can be used if applicable). Check the events tab to see if we’re offering one now!
Socials | Low-cost social activities. These offerings switch up quarterly with the seasons, and include activities like craft nights, video game tournaments, movie nights, karaoke, board games, and more! Register individually for the activities most interesting to you!
Summer With A Purpose (SWAP) | In the summer, there are more frequent activities out in the community such as cooking classes at 2nd Harvest, trips to Mobius, bowling, etc. Check the events tab on our website to see what’s being offered now!
Business Opportunity School for Success (BOSS) | This program is provided every summer in partnership with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). This job training program serves as an introduction to entrepreneurship for students 16-21 with disabilities currently enrolled in a school or transition program. Through the program, they create, market and sell products at local farmers markets to experience a glimpse of running a small business.
FAQ
Do I have to be eligible for government services to access these programs?
Not necessarily. You of course need DDA eligibility for DDA waiver services, but we welcome folks to our social activities and Adulting 101 sessions with or without that eligibility. We want to support as many folks with IDD as we can!
What ages can participate in these programs?
TYAP programs are designed for folks between 14-30 years old, but if you fall outside of that and really want to join one of our events, just reach out!
To learn more about Transition & Young Adult Programs, contact The Arc of Spokane at 509-328-6326 or email programs@arc-spokane.org.
Amazon Wishlists
Many of The Arc’s programs have unique needs to better support our clients. The Amazon Wishlist below has items that will greatly enhance the way people with intellectual and developmental disabilities experience the services and programs we provide. When you purchase an item off our list, it is automatically sent to the program who requested it and is considered a tax-deductible gift in-kind.
Transition & Young Adult Programs Wishlist | Between Adulting 101 skills classes and Business Opportunity School for Success (BOSS) entrepreneurial programs, TYAP makes it possible for young adults to develop skills, consider their future, and participate in social activities.