Building Skills. Creating Connections. Growing Independence.
Lumaris offers structured day programs for youth and young adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, including Autism. Our programs focus on practical life skills, social development, community participation, recreation, and greater independence.
1. Community & Life Skills Program (In-Person)
This flagship day program offers immersive, practical education within an encouraging group setting. We empower participants to sharpen their everyday capabilities and foster self-reliance through organized tasks and authentic social interactions.
Core Focus:
- Personal Care, Social Integration, Functional Communication, Autonomy, Navigating Communities, Financial Literacy, and Informed Advocacy.
2. Weekend Programs (In-Person)
Our Saturday and Sunday sessions offer a vibrant escape from the weekly grind, allowing members to bond, discover new interests, and engage in local culture.
Focus Areas:
- Money, Time, Scheduling, Calculations, Budgeting and Everyday Numeracy.
Activities:
- Local Field Trips, Tactile Engagement, Fellowship, and Community-Based Learning Experiences.
3. Lumaris Connect (Virtual)
This digital platform delivers essential soft skills and social growth modules via the web, ensuring our community remains active and together globally.
Focus Areas:
- Interactive Competencies, Relationship Building, Digital Literacy, Communication Skills, and Confidence-Building Activities.
4. Math Club
A dynamic, concise math module at Lumaris Connect emphasizing real-world math and daily logic challenges.
Priority Areas:
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Currency, Time, Management, Logic, Wealth Planning and Practical Problem-Solving.
5. Youth & Young Adult Programs
Age-appropriate programming designed to help youth and young adults build confidence, strengthen relationships, develop independence, and prepare for their next stage of life.
​Focus Areas:
- Life Skills, Social Connection, Community Participation, and Independence-Building Experiences.
Program Schedule
- Programs are offered through in-person, weekend, and virtual formats. Schedules, group sizes, program availability, and support levels may vary based on the program and participant needs.
6. Social & Recreation Hub (Monthly)
Our monthly recreation program creates opportunities for meaningful social connection through fun, inclusive activities that encourage communication, confidence, teamwork, and friendship building.
Hub Highlights:
- Team Activities, Fitness & Recreation, Social Outings, Performing Arts, Games and Seasonal Community Events.
How We Deliver Our Programs
Small Groups: Supportive environments that encourage friendship, communication and peer learning.
Community Learning: Real-world experiences that turn everyday activities into opportunities for growth.
Virtual Learning: Accessible programming that keeps participants connected and engaged from home.
Program Experience
Structured Learning: Purposeful activities designed around practical skills and individual growth.
Community Participation: Opportunities to practice skills, explore the community and build confidence.
Social Connection: Meaningful opportunities to develop friendships, communication and a sense of belonging.
Program Highlights
- Community & Life Skills
Building practical skills, confidence and independence through structured activities and real-world learning.
Weekend Programs
Connecting participants through life skills, recreation, community activities and meaningful weekend experiences.
Lumaris Connect
Keeping participants learning and connected through accessible virtual life-skills and social-development programming.
Service Modalities
- Individual Strategy: One-on-one sessions prioritizing specific developmental hurdles.
Collective Synergy: Mutual learning through shared goals.
Urban Integration: Utilizing local infrastructure as a living classroom for practical skill mastery.
Scheduling
Operational hours span from morning through late evening, including full weekend support. We provide flexible options for those seeking consistent routine or occasional event-based participation.
Community & Life Skills
Building practical skills, confidence and independence through structured activities and real-world learning.
Weekend Programs
Connecting participants through life skills, recreation, community activities and meaningful weekend experiences.
Lumaris Connect
Keeping participants learning and connected through accessible virtual life-skills and social-development programming.