Shaping Joyful, Purposeful Lives for Adults with IDD in The Local Community
“J13 Community gets our students, other places just don’t.”
-Region 13 Adult Transition Services Educator
Person-Centered-Planning
to guide individualized, meaningful supports
Evidence Based Strategies to shape sustainable growth with integrity
Community Engagement
to cultivate positive experiences and relationships in the community
Evidence-Based Strategi
Our Mission
At J13 Community, we serve adults with developmental disabilities by combining person-centered planning that builds upon their unique strengths and talents. We provide meaningful opportunities in the local community and cultivate life-long relationships and memories.
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Our Vision
To grow a community that meets the needs and enables life-long growth for adults with developmental disabilities
To share our success with others to replicate the positive impact our neighbors with developmental disabilities have on a global scale
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Come rise and shine with J13!☀️ There are only a few spots remaining for enrollment into our Community Program this fall! Learn more about #communityprogram on our website
🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Israel! 🌟
We’re thrilled to highlight Israel, alone of our faithful volunteers who has deeply impacted our Community Members, students and educators we serve across Community Program, Summer Program and Community Impact Days with local school districts. Israel goes above and beyond to build meaningful relationships with participants during vocational training, social activities, and adaptive climbing opportunities. Israel, we are so grateful for your unwavering dedication to J13 Community! 🙌💪
#VolunteerSpotlight #CommunityImpact #FaithfulVolunteer #AdaptiveClimbing #ThankYouIsrael #IDD
🎉 Friday: Fun, Skills, and Fitness! 🎉
Today’s activities were a fantastic mix of learning, adventure, and excitement! We kicked off with Social Skills Jeopardy, where participants showcased their knowledge and had fun with friends. Then, we embarked on an Animal Rescue mission on the climbing wall, demonstrating bravery and determination. Our participants also continued their meaningful Community Impact Tasks, contributing and learning new vocational skills. We wrapped up the day with the Fit Frenzy Obstacle Course, a thrilling adaptive fitness challenge that had everyone cheering and moving. Here’s to a day of achievements and unforgettable moments! 🧠🧗♀️💼🏃♂️
#SummerProgram #SocialSkillsJeopardy #AdaptiveClimbing #AnimalRescue #CommunityImpact #FitFrenzy #AdaptiveFitness #IDDSupport #UnforgettableMemories
🎉 Monday: Emotions, Climbing, and Community! 🎉
Today was another amazing day at our Summer Program! We kicked things off with Emotions UNO, where participants had a blast while learning about and expressing their feelings. Then, it was time for Climb by Colors, an adaptive climbing challenge that brought out everyone’s adventurous spirit. We also dedicated time to meaningful Community Impact Tasks, making a positive difference and learning valuable vocational skills. Finally, we wrapped up with Limber Legends, an adaptive fitness session that kept everyone moving and having fun. Here’s to a day full of growth, adventure, and camaraderie! 🌈🃏🧗♂️💼💪
#SummerProgram #EmotionsUNO #AdaptiveClimbing #CommunityImpact #AdaptiveFitness #IDDSupport #UnforgettableMemories
🎉 Friday, 05/31: Fun, Games, and Climbing Adventures! 🎉
Today was packed with excitement and social fun! We started with Convo Club Turn Taking Games, where participants enjoyed interactive and engaging social activities. Next up was a trip to CIDERCADE, filled with laughter and recreational play as everyone bonded over classic arcade games. We ended the day with another thrilling CapCom Character Rescue, showcasing our participants’ climbing skills and determination. What a fantastic day of making new friends and unforgettable memories! 🗣️🎮🧗♂️
#SummerProgram #ConvoClub #CidercadeFun #AdaptiveClimbing #IDDSupport #UnforgettableMemories
What an incredible day! We kicked off with a thrilling Social Scavenger Hunt, fostering teamwork and connections. Our brave participants then took on the CapCom Character Rescue, showing amazing spirit and determination on the climbing wall. We dedicated time to Community Impact Tasks, making meaningful contributions and learning new vocational skills. Finally, we wrapped up with an energetic Adaptive Fitness Fiesta, keeping everyone active and engaged. Here’s to a day full of fun, growth, and unforgettable memories! 🌟🔍🧗♀️💼💪
#SummerProgram #SocialScavengerHunt #AdaptiveClimbing #CommunityImpact #AdaptiveFitness #IDDSupport #UnforgettableMemories
🌟 Day 1 of our Summer Program was a blast! 🌟 Our amazing participants kicked off the adventure with a “Cross the River” icebreaker, conquered new heights with adaptive climbing, formed new friendships with “Get to Know You Bingo,” and made a difference with community impact tasks. Ending the day with fun games and big smiles all around! Here’s to an unforgettable summer ahead! 🤗🧗♀️🎉 #SummerProgram #Inclusion #AdaptiveClimbing #CommunityImpact #IDDSupport #UnforgettableMemories
Summer is just around the corner and we are VERY EXCITED for fun planned during our summer program! There are only a couple spots remaining for your loved one with IDD. Learn more on our website! (Link in Bio)
Join us for all be fun this summer! Link in bio!
J13 Community invites your family to join our 3-week program (May 27th – June 14th), where your loved one with IDD will create unforgettable memories with new friends while engaging in meaningful social, recreational and volunteer activities in the local community! Link in bio! #IDD #Community #j13community
