The Nicholas Center (TNC) and Spectrum Designs (SD) ”” partner organizations whose shared goal is to support community engagement, peer connection, support, vocational training and employment for young adults with autism and related developmental disabilities, will celebrate their grand opening on Thursday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The formal program and ribbon-cutting at noon will include speakers from the state and county, and from both organizations”™ leadership and founding families.
TNC and SD work hand in hand to ensure that the individuals in their care and employ receive personalized, extensive pre- and on-the-job training.
Over the past 10 years, this collaborative model has improved the quality of life for so many families across Long Island. In 2018, the organizations were encouraged to replicate this model in Westchester County. They received strong support from the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council and opened in Pleasantville.
“We are proud to have expanded our services to Westchester County ”¦ We have worked to advance inclusion, bridge gaps in service disparities and support the needs of people with autism across Long Island and now in Westchester,” said Nicole Sugrue, cofounder and executive director.
Spectrum Designs is a full-service custom apparel and promotional items business with a social mission: to help individuals with autism lead full and productive lives.
To learn more, visit The Nicholas Center, tncnewyork.org and Spectrum Designs Foundation, spectrumdesigns.org.
