Description
Chapel Haven West opened in 2008 in Tucson, AZ and provides residential transition and lifelong supports for adults 18+ with mild developmental disabilities and those on the autism spectrum. The program is a satellite of Chapel Haven, Inc. founded in 1972 by parents and dedicated to providing lifelong supports for adults with cognitive and social disabilities. Chapel Haven's other two programs are based in New Haven, CT.
Building on the success of 40 years as a leader in the field of teaching and supporting individuals with disabilities, Chapel Haven West serves those on the autism spectrum and those with mild developmental disabilities, teaching them to live independent and productive lives.
Social Communicative Competency is at the heart of the two-year Residential Program - a program that teaches Life Skills, Self-Determination, Vocational Readiness, and helps students to succeed in post-secondary education as desired, and enhanced by a unique association with the University of Arizona. The main building of the program, which contains apartments for the residents, classrooms, a community meeting room and recreation room, plus office space. It is a few blocks from the University - within walking distance - allowing the residents to have access to University facilities, attend college classes, benefit from the University of Arizona's state-of-the-art Disability Resource Center and employment opportunities. Our linkage also allows University faculty to be a part of the program and for graduate interns to study our unique curriculum.
