LifeWorks at WKU, a two-year residential program designed to support living, working and recreation for individuals on the autism spectrum who are 21 years of age and older, has been established through $8 million in private support. LifeWorks at WKU will be a program within the
Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex (CEC) at WKU
.
Young adults still need continued support after comprehensive state-mandated services for all students, regardless of disability or severity, end at age 21. LifeWorks at WKU will help answer the question of “What is next?” for these young people, a question that without answers brings great worry to their families and caregivers.
In addition to supported living arrangements, participants will take part in coursework focused on education, skills and training necessary for meaningful relationships at home, in the workplace and in the community. Individualized support programs will be designed to help each participant assess and develop vocational skills, as well as find and maintain employment within the community.
“WKU and its greater campus community celebrate these generous gifts, which will be used to fund a remarkable, life-changing program,” said WKU President Timothy C. Caboni. “We are so grateful for those individuals who give selflessly so that others may have opportunity, access and the support they need.”
