Project Focus is a non-profit organization established to support and provide programs and services through a unique learning community to assist young adults with disabilities.
Project Focus brings together education, life skills, workforce preparation, family support, and future planning to help young adults with disabilities move forward with confidence.
We help create a connected community where young people can build skills, gain experience, and prepare for what comes next.
Project Focus supports programs that help students and young adults with developmental and cognitive disabilities grow through education, transition planning, adult services, workplace readiness, and community based learning. From the classroom to adult life, these programs work together to build stronger paths toward confidence, connection, and independence.
Focus Academy provides innovative charter middle school, high school, and transition programs for students in sixth grade through age 22
Focus Day School is a private, non-profit elementary program for students in grades 3–6 with developmental disabilities.
Focus Forward is a Level 3 Life Skills Development Adult Day Training program aimed at enhancing the abilities of young adults with disabilities.
Focus Café is a fully functioning business offering beverages and snacks to patrons. It is staffed by Focus Academy Transition Program students.
Vocational Rehabilitation is to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence.
Focus Outreach & Support: Seminars and coaching on relevant topics for both families and caregivers as well as young adults. Future residential community.
Independence is built over time through education, encouragement, practical experience, and a strong community of support. Project Focus helps create that foundation by connecting programs, people, and opportunities that move young adults forward.
Programs across the Project Focus network are designed to work together, creating more consistent support over time.
Students and young adults gain practical experience that builds confidence, responsibility, and everyday readiness.
Project Focus helps participants strengthen relationships, build social confidence, and engage more fully with the world around them.
The mission goes beyond today by supporting long term growth in education, employment, and independent living.
Support Project Focus in the way that fits you best. Give to help fund programs, visit the campus to see the mission in action, or become a sustainer through ongoing support.
Your gift helps fund programs, resources, and opportunities for young adults and families.
See our mission in action and meet the students, staff, and supporters behind this work.
Provide ongoing support that helps keep programs strong throughout the year.
Project Focus is active, growing, and connected to the community. Explore the latest stories, events, partnerships, and updates from across the programs we support.
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Every donation, campus visit, and partnership helps expand opportunity for young adults with developmental disabilities.
