LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — All Access with Andy Garcia explores how Community Living, Inc.’s innovative Young Adult Program is helping young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities transition to fulfilling lives after graduation.
Community Living, Inc., a leading provider of support and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in St. Charles County, Missouri, is featured in an upcoming segment of All Access with Andy Garcia. This segment focuses on Community Living’s groundbreaking Young Adult Program, a vital resource addressing the critical gap in services for young adults with IDD transitioning from school to adulthood. The program offers specialized programming designed to meet the unique needs and interests of these young adults as they explore future paths, including pre-employment, competitive employment, supported employment, or traditional day habilitation. This segment will be available to Public Television stations across the country.
“People with IDD often face barriers the rest of us don’t,” said Sheri Wiltse, President and CEO. “Community Living strives to break down those barriers and help people with IDD live their best lives. Whatever that means to each person. We help people with disabilities realize their own vision. They provide the vision, we help create the magic to make it happen.”
The Young Adult Program was born out of a recognized need in the community. Post-COVID, school districts were graduating students with IDD without adequate transition services, leaving these young adults and their families facing uncertainty. Community Living’s program provides crucial support, helping young adults develop essential life skills, explore career options, and build a supportive network. The program’s popularity is evident in its full waitlist even before its official launch, underscoring the significant demand for such services. This segment also touches on the challenges posed by the Missouri waitlist, which can delay crucial funding for individuals seeking these vital services.
About All Access with Andy Garcia
All Access with Andy Garcia is a captivating program that explores diverse and inspiring stories from across the nation. Through compelling narratives and insightful commentary, All Access sheds light on important issues and celebrates the individuals and organizations making a difference. Learn more at https://www.allaccessptv.com/.
About Community Living, Inc.
Community Living, Inc. provides a lifetime of opportunities and resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in St. Charles County, Missouri. Since 1978, Community Living has been dedicated to enriching lives and empowering individuals to achieve their full potential through a range of programs and services, including employment support, recreation activities, respite care, and the innovative Young Adult Program. Visit https://www.communitylivingmo.org/ to learn more.
SOURCE All Access