Who We Are
Welcome to Our Neighborhood Academy
Founded in 2021, Our Neighborhood Academy is a fully accredited nonprofit organization that assists young adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities as they transition from a school setting to independent living. Our students learn real world skills in a safe, caring, and nurturing environment tailored to their needs.
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Mission
Our Neighborhood Academy’s mission is to provide young adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities access to a safe and nurturing space where they matter and belong, where they enjoy equal access and rights, and where they can broaden their skills, build social confidence, and gain a sense of independence, and enhance and explore their unique and true potential.
Vision
Our Neighborhood Academy’s vision is to provide diverse training experiences and independent living skills for young adults with special needs who live in our community. With guidance and dedication for each student, we will prepare participants for employment either at Our Neighborhood Academy or in a local business.
Our Programs
Explore our membership-based programs that prepare young adults with special needs for a more purposeful life after high school. These structured training programs offer participants a place where they can learn and practice skills that will help them contribute to their community.
