A Community-Based
Day Program
Embedded Files
Vision
Vision
I envision a community where individuals with disabilities are valued, included, and supported to live meaninful, independent lives.
Mission
Mission
The Life in Action Community Program empowers individuals of all abilities to thrive in their communities through real-world experiences, skill development, and inclusive engagement.
Who We Are
Parents, educators, and advocates, who want to ensure individuals with a variety of disabilities live full lives as independently as possible.
What Sets Us Apart
Life in Action is not a traditional center-based day program where individuals spend their days in a single facility with limited real-world interaction.
Instead, Life in Action is a community-integrated program where participants actively engage in everyday environments—grocery stores, workplaces, parks, libraries, and local businesses—building practical life skills in real time.
We do not provide passive supervision.
We provide active skill-building, independence-focused, and community-driven experiences.
While many programs prioritize safety through restriction and routine alone, Life in Action prioritizes safe independence, equipping individuals with the skills and confidence to navigate the real world successfully.
This approach leads to stronger outcomes in independence, employment readiness, social connection, and long-term quality of life.
Core Values
This work is guided by core values that shape every aspect of the program:
Inclusion – ensuring all participants are welcomed and respected
Dignity – recognizing the inherent worth of every individual
Independence – supporting self-determination and life skill development
Safety – maintaining a secure and supportive environment
Community Engagement – encouraging meaningful participation in everyday life
Family Partnership – collaborating with families to support each participant’s success
What They Learn
Life Skills
Shopping
Cooking
Money basics
Employment Readiness
Volunteering
Task skills
Workplace habits
Social Skills
Communication
Friendship
Boundaries
Recreation & Enrichment
Community events
Hobbies
Confidence
Health & Wellness
Movement
Hygiene
Healthy routines
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse