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Programs & Opportunities

JLU is developing a connected set of charitable programs intended to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build meaningful, self-directed lives. Programs will be phased as resources, partnerships and operational capacity develop.

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Planned programs

  1. Independent Living & Resident Opportunity

    The Village vision is designed to support everyday independence within community. JLU intends to create opportunities for residents to exercise choice, build routines, take responsibility, strengthen life skills and participate in decisions that affect their lives.

  2. Meaningful Employment & Vocational Development

    JLU intends to create and coordinate employment, job training, apprenticeships, career exposure and vocational-development opportunities. Depending on individual goals and available opportunities, participants may work for JLU, partner businesses or unrelated community employers.

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  3. Education & Individualized Opportunity Assistance

    JLU plans to provide or coordinate educational and vocational assistance that may include certification and licensing fees, vocational or technical training, appropriate college or continuing education, books, required tools and supplies, and training-related transportation. Assistance will be based on objective eligibility and selection criteria, documented charitable need and available resources.

  4. Entrepreneurship & Skill Development

    For some participants, entrepreneurship, microenterprise or project-based work may provide a meaningful path to skill building and contribution. JLU may develop opportunities that help individuals explore interests, build confidence and understand the responsibilities involved in earning and enterprise.

  5. Recreation & Community Participation

    Belonging also happens outside work. JLU intends to encourage recreation, social connection, volunteerism, civic participation, arts, outdoor experiences and community events that support relationships and a full life.

  6. Transportation & Resource Coordination

    Transportation can determine whether an opportunity is truly accessible. JLU may coordinate transportation resources and work with existing providers and partners to help participants reach employment, education, recreation, appointments and community activities.

  7. Partnerships & Referrals

    JLU does not intend to recreate every service that already exists. When another organization can provide an effective resource, JLU's role may be to connect, coordinate and collaborate so that participants can benefit from the broader network of community support.

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Planned programs. Not every service listed is operational today; programs will be phased as resources, partnerships and operational capacity develop.

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