Programs for Young Adults
Graduates of the Center’s school-age program continue to build upon motor skills, strength, endurance and self-determination. Our team of PTs, OTs, Conductive Education Teachers and Social Workers help young adults learn skills to maximize their participation at work and in the community.
CONDUCTIVE ED FOR CEREBRAL PALSY OR A PHYSICAL DISABILITY
18-25 YEARS; 1 two-hour session per week
Keep moving, keep learning!
Graduates of the Center's school-age program continue to build upon motor skills, strength, endurance and self-determination. The focus is on socialization skills, activities of daily life, community integration, and vocational training to guide participants towards independent living and employment.
Our therapeutic team works with participants to maximize independence through positive risk taking and strengthening a belief in their ability.
Young Adult Employment Programs
The Center is opening doors of employment for people with developmental disabilities through collaboration with social services agencies, schools and businesses through-out the Chicagoland area.
INTERNSHIPS AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Introducing the first disability employment hiring initiative with the goal of expanding to additional locations.
The goal of WTC is the placement of highly motivated and an under-represented workforce in the private sector. This program successfully integrates people with disabilities and provides an investment that goes well beyond fulfilling the need for manpower to enhanced employee, customer and community engagement.