PURSUIT LEARNING ACADEMY (PLA)
The Pursuit Learning Academy (PLA) provides classes, activities, and outings on and offsite to enrich and strengthen the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), autism, and other similar conditions. The PLA was developed using a specialized curriculum and instructional practices that meet each adult’s academic, vocational, or independent living needs and interests. By making choices and gaining independence, our clients feel empowered to continue growing individually and with their community.
PLA CLASSES AND OFFERINGS
Self-Advocacy and Communication
Participants learn how to advocate for their needs and wants by growing helpful communication strategies.
Current Events and Literacy
Participants understand, interpret, and communicate current events and short stories using state-of-the-art assistive technology.
Personal Finance
Participants have the opportunity to learn money management skills, become organized, and expand their financial knowledge.
Community Living Skills
This class offers participants the opportunity to explore various community establishments. They also learn about different signs, locations in the area, transportation, and more to navigate successfully in the community.
Community Outings – Participants have the opportunity to take daily outings.
Independent Living Skills
Participants engage in various activities such as cooking, cleaning, etc. to practice skills that can build independence at home.
Cooking Club – Participants learn valuable cooking skills, explore cooking materials, see local ingredients in the classroom, and practice cooking a new recipe each week.
Bloom Fitness
Bloom is a holistic fitness program offering in-person and on-demand classes specifically designed to motivate adults with IDD to engage in a lifetime of fitness and community. Bloom provides an invitation and self-environment to exercise and learn about healthy lifestyle choices. Participants can choose to take part in yoga, cycling, dance, strength (standing & seated), and more.
Social Skills – Interpersonal Skills
Participants work together as a group on a variety of activities including puzzles, games, etc. to practice and enhance their social skills.
Coffee Club – Grows friendships and provides a sense of community.
Caring Critters – Animal assisted therapy visits every other week.
Structured Leisure Activities
Participants explore a variety of activities related to recreation, leisure, and the Arts.
Movie Club – Participants watch and discuss a movie of their choice.
Introduction to Technology
Participants learn basic computer literacy skills through fun projects and activities.
Computer Club – Interested participants are able to spend additional time learning and enjoying computer activities.
