COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Everyone deserves to live a fulfilling life, experiencing dignity, belonging, and joy. Our Community Connections programs is comprised of customized services to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to build meaningful relationships, develop essential life skills, and achieve their personal goals. Our programs include:

  • Community Networking
  • Individualized Skill Development
  • Employment Services
  • Day Habilitation
  • Independent Living Assisted Program (ILAP)

Community Connection Programs

Community Networking

Community Networking is a one-on-one or small-group support service to help individuals engage with and access resources in their community based on their unique interests and goals.

Key areas of focus

  • Building friendships and social connections
  • Promoting self-advocacy and independence
  • Discovering and engaging in personal interests
  • Accessing local resources and community activities

Individualized Skill Development

Individualized Skill Development is one-on-one support to build or maintain complex life skills essential for independent living. This service is tailored to meet each individual’s unique goals and desired level of independence.

Key areas of focus

  • Domestic skills, such as cooking and cleaning
  • Budgeting and money management
  • Navigating public transportation
  • Daily hygiene and personal care routines

Employment Services

Employment Services include helping participants explore career options, secure meaningful jobs, and succeed in their roles with continued support. 

Key areas of focus

  • Career Planning: Identifying interests and strengths to find the right career path
  • Prevocational: Individual and group learning to build general skills for success in competitive employment
  • Job Development: Assistance with applications, interviews, and securing employment
  • Supported Employment: Ongoing support for maintaining a job
  • Job Coaching: On-the-job guidance to ensure success

Day Habilitation

Our Day Habilitation program is focused on getting out into the community for enriching activities that promote independence, socialization, and lifeskill development. Every day is filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun in a supportive environment. 

Key areas of focus

  • Volunteering and community outings
  • Arts and crafts, games, and cooking
  • Physical activities, like trampolining and swimming
  • Special events and celebrations

Individualized Living Assistance Program (ILAP)

Individualized Living Assistance provides customized support to help individuals live independently or transition to greater independence.

Key areas of focus

  • Personal goal-setting and achievement
  • Skill-building for independent living
  • Access to local resources and supports

Why Choose TNC Community?

  • Person-Centered Approach: Every program is tailored to the individual’s unique needs and goals. 
  • Empowering Outcomes: We emphasize equity, inclusion, self-determination, dignity, and joy. 

Questions about Community Connections?

Discover how TNC Community can help you or your loved one. Fill out our contact form and our team will reach out to provide additional information on the Community Connections program and the next steps for getting involved.  

Support TNC Community

TNC Community is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your support empowers our mission of championing equity and inclusion for individuals with disabilities. Make an online donation today.