Community Programming

Continuing Adult Social & Education Program

Since 1989, Disability Services has been dedicated to meeting both the educational and social needs of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Our Continuing Adult Social & Education Program assists adults in their social and educational development, provides respite, provides a safe and enjoyable group experience, and community integration. 

Participants from all over the Greater Cleveland area are welcome to participate in our program, which features the following subject areas:

• Functional Reading/Current Events
• Functional Math & Money Skills
• Social Skills
• Art/Music
• Health/Exercise

Participants also have the opportunity for community inclusion through outings and through guest speakers and teachers regularly hosted by the program.

Participants are taught according to their individual needs. The program provides participants a well-rounded experience so they can better function in today's society.

Eligibility Requirements

The following are requirements for acceptance in the program:

• Participants must be 18 years of age or older and provide their own transportation.
• Participant must have participated in a high school Department of Health & Mental Hygiene or a County Board of Developmental Disabilities Program.
• Participant must be willing to participate in all of the classes offered.
• Participant must have a completed application on file with the Disability Services Office.
• Participants must be able to function appropriately and independently in the following areas:
  • Various situations, including group settings
  • Feeding and dressing
  • Personal hygiene needs

Tuition & Schedule

The Continuing Adult Social & Education Program is offered September through May at OLA/St. Joseph Center in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood. Classes are held on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Monthly tuition is $88 ($792.00 for the school year), plus a one-time materials fee of $60.

Our program is IO or Level 1 Waiver certified, under the certification area of "Community Respite". You must call your Support Administrator before classes begin to add "Catholic Charities Corporation" to your plan.

Limited financial assistance is available on an individual basis to those with the greatest need. Catholic Charities funds will be granted only after other source(s) have been sought. Please contact us for information.

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