COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Everyone deserves to experience dignity, belonging, and joy. Our Community Connections program offers a range 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 services focus on:

Community Networking

One-on-one or small-group support to help individuals get involved 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

Skill Development

One-on-one support to build and 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 Support

Exploring career options, applying for and securing meaningful jobs, and succeeding 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 innovative day program is focused on creating meaningful and inclusive community experiences through social projects such as culinary arts and horticulture. This program is designed to ensure that participants are actively engaged in community activities, fostering a sense of belonging and inclusion.

Key areas of focus

Promote Inclusion: Ensure participants feel valued and integrated within the community.
Develop Skills: Provide opportunities to learn and apply skills in real-world settings.
Enhance Independence: Encourage participants to take on responsibilities and make decisions.
Foster Social Connections: Build strong relationships within the community.

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 Community Connections programs and next steps for getting involved. 

Support TNC Community

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