people to be the best they can be.

Supporting

LIFE SKILLSSERVICES

901 Warrenville Road, Suite 500, Lisle, IL 60532(630) 620-2222

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Ray Graham Association is subject to and will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibitsdiscrimination on the basis of disability against persons who meet essential eligibility requirements for services.If you have any questions about our services in regard to the ADA, please call us at 630-620-2222.

Ray Graham Association was founded in1950 and is named after the late Ray Graham,the first Director of Special Education in Illinois.Today, we provide customized services to nearly2,000 people with disabilities and their familiesthrough residential, life skills, employment,recreational, and family support services.

Community Learning Centers (CLC)Community Learning Centers are located throughout DuPage County. Daytime activities aredriven by what people want to do and occur at our locations and in the surrounding community.Activities address employment readiness, community exploration, recreation and exercise,leisure activities and volunteering for community-based organizations. Most people attend theCLC closest to their home and transportation may be provided. Services are offered Mondaythrough Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 pm.

Monarch AcademyMonarch Academy offers a dynamic and flexible program that utilizes the community as aclassroom and fosters the development of meaningful skills that facilitate social relationships,self-esteem, employment and recreation. Services are customized and designed for young adultswho are eager to learn and enjoy an active schedule with a wide variety of experiences andsocial interaction with peers. Monarch Academy operates Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m. in Burr Ridge and Naperville.

Monarch Academy IIMonarch Academy II provides a highly structured and routine curriculum for people on theAutism spectrum that includes the use of individualized schedules, movement, sensory, andcommunity experiences in order to meet the unique needs of each person. All program activities integrate sensory experiences, communication enhancement, social interaction and visual supports. Monarch Academy II operates Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.in Burr Ridge and Naperville. Life

is a team effort.

Enjoying aMeaningful DayWhether you are seeking a Community Learning Center where daytime activities are driven by what people want despite their ability level, think the community should be a classroom, or want a home-based option such as life coaching to increase self-esteem and skills, we have services to meet your needs.

We help people develop and maintain life skills so they can enjoy a day that is meaningful to them and filled with experiences and opportunities that are based on their interests and passions.

We believe in a person-centered approach – involving those we support and their families in creating a plan that addresses what’s important to them and developing goals based on those priorities and interests. We see life as a team effort and working together as a strength. Partnership is something we value.

Life CoachingLife coaching helps identify and maximize skills to increase independence, self-esteem, and confidence.Services are customized and provided on a one-on-one basis in the home and in the community for a minimum of 16 hours per month. Home-based Services funding may be used to pay for life coaching.

Setting Goals Achieving Success Since my brother Joe started attending the Elmhurst Community Learning Center he is calmer and engages in meaningful conver- sations. Each morning he wakes up and says, I am going to have a good day today! The interaction and activities have given him the confidence to know he has value in this world.

Rosemary P.

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