Service Name: ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES SERVICES - MT. DIABLO ADULT EDUCATION (ADULT DAY HEALTH PROGRAMS)

Organization Name: MT DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

• Description: Provides comprehensive education and job training program. Students choose classes in the areas of Functional Academics, Community Independence, Independent Living Skills, Job Training and Social/Leisure Skills. Addresses the unique needs of adults with Asperger's Syndrome and related disorders transitioning to higher education and/or employment. Program provides a structured and supportive environment for students to develop social skills, increase independence, develop interests, explore resources, participate in the community, and create a social network of support. Provides re-cognitive training, memory skills development, independent living skills and career exploration to adults who have suffered an acquired brain injury. Assists individuals with ABI to relearn old skills, develop new coping skills and increase independence. Students may enroll in full day, morning, or afternoon only.
• Website: http://www.mdusd.org/
• Email: clarka@mdusd.org
• Phone(s):
• Hours: Office: Monday-Friday, 8am - 4:30pm; class times/days vary
• Eligibility: Adults 18+ with developmental disabilities: call for specific class information. Must be an adult with Asperger's Syndrome or related disorder for the Asperger's program. Participants do not need to be a Regional Center consumer and do not need to live within the district boundaries to be eligible for application.
• Requirements: None
• Areas Served:
  • Contra Costa United States
• Categories:
  • Adult Day Health Programs
• Contacts:
  • Karen Lingenfelter-Carman, Program Coordinator, lingenfelterk@mdusd.org
  • Dee Jones, Program Secretary