The LINKS Initiative
The LINKS Initiative is a transitional day program designed for young adults aged 18-35 with an intellectual or developmental disability, focusing on six core areas: Self-advocacy, Teamwork, Workplace Preparedness, Social and Romantic Relationships, Financial Literacy, and Wellness. Our goal at LINKS is to foster a safe and culturally informed environment that promotes positive growth.
We believe each Member’s growth is fundamentally related to the 4 E’s of transformation: establishing realistic expectations, providing experiential learning opportunities through volunteer work, supporting our members in skill development for employment, and prioritizing their overall emotional well-being. Through collaboration with local nonprofits and faith-based organizations, The LINKS Initiative strengthens the capacity of mission-driven entities that may lack the resources to hire additional staff, while also offering our members valuable work experience.
Our systematic approach and process is to simply “LINK” classroom and community training activities to real-life experiences and future life goals.