Education: Adult Non-Degree

This Yale University Seminar on Autism and Related Disorders is the United States’ first undergraduate course of its kind. The class consists of a weekly seminar on diagnosis and assessment, etiology and treatment of children, adolescents and adults with autism and related disorders of socialization.

Achieve Consulting Autism Services contracts with public school districts, charter and private schools to provide trainings for professional development; consultation for new autism program design/implementation; and consultation for individual students with autism, preschool through high school.

Trainings and workshops are offered at the Achievement Centers’ Highland Hills location and other community/educational sites.

Use the branch search on the library’s main website to determine the branch closest to you and for their class schedules.

Use the branch search on the library’s main website to determine the branch closest to you and for their class schedules.

A social group that offers classes several times a year for adults with intellectual disabilities.

Any individual eligible for Summit DD services can participate in College for Living classes. Course offerings are listed in a brochure that is distributed quarterly. Participants are able to register for multiple classes.

CIP is one of the most comprehensive programs in the world for assisting young adults on the autism spectrum and with learning differences to succeed in college, employment, and independent living. CIP’s mission is to inspire independence and expand the foundation on which young adults can build happy and productive lives.

They offer:
– Full Year programs
– Summer@CIP programs
– Mploy: job readiness programs
– Workbooks and resources for parents

For individuals ages 16 to 26. Some services may be covered by insurance or public assistance. Families are encouraged to check with their insurance companies and with public assistance agencies to understand what coverage may be available.

5 Locations across the USA :
– Lee, Massachusetts
– Brevard, Florida
– Bloomington, Indiana
– Berkeley, California
– Long Beach, California
International students are welcome!

Use the branch search on the library’s main website to determine the branch closest to you and for their class schedules.

Liberty provides individuals with the opportunity to spend frequent time in the community, have a wide range of socialization activities, various exercise options, enhance their life and educational skills, as well as have choices in their daily activities and the option to earn a paycheck.

Additional West Side facility:
5125 W 140th, Brook Park, Ohio 44142
(216) 716-8201

A division of Medina Creative Housing, Medina Creative Transitions is a residential and commuter post-secondary college program for individuals with disabilities. They offer academic supports, independent living skills training and career skill training through partnerships with Cuyahoga Community College and Lorain County Community College.

Programs are offered during the traditional school year and as a summer program.

Read this brochure for further information about their 2018 summer program.

Use this website as a master contact list for libraries within the state of Ohio. The list is organized by county and city.
At your local library, there are opportunities for classes and social opportunities for people of all ages.

This website was designed and intended to be the one-stop site for Ohioans for college access information. There is also information about adult non-degree and vocational programs throughout the state.

There are individualized interactive, search and on-going communication components. A registered user can have long-time planning, guidance, and communication as she/he pursues secondary educational planning.

Cuyahoga County

A free class for persons with developmental disabilities ages 14-24, held at the LEAP offices in Lorain, OH. Subjects include self-advocacy, self-determination, career exploration, health and safety, and artistic expression.

Classes that teach American Sign Language (ASL) to all ages, from babies and children to adults. They offer classes for babies and children up to age 12, and offer workshops for adults in professional and social arenas.

Sign language is a great way for caregivers and parents to communicate with pre-verbal individuals.For children, it is a wonderful enrichment opportunity.

A program for young adults on the autism spectrum that teaches transition to independent adulthood. Offers independent living, social skills training, academic and vocational support, as well as therapeutic support.

Located near Buffalo, New York

A collaboration of professional artists and holistic health care practitioners who provide an unusual selection of life-enriching classes and activities for senior adults, people faced with illness, and anyone with physical or mental challenges throughout the greater Cleveland area.

They will conduct classes in homes or in group settings. They offer various art and holistic health classes including tai chi, yoga, gardening, art and music.