Our Approach

At Thrive-Ability we empower students, ages 14-26, with IEPs, 504 Plans, or other documented disabilities whose disability might impact their ability for competitive integrated employment. We guide them in exploring various career paths, building workplace readiness skills, and enhancing independent living skills, all while utilizing the 5 Pillar Planning system to ensure their long-term success.

  • Engaging Classes

    Curriculum designed to address the unique needs of students with disabilities.

  • Supportive Tools

    Utilizing the customized organizational system, we offer a range of tools designed to support daily living and employment skills. From calendars to task management aids, these tools help participants stay organized and focused.

  • Holistic Development

    We understand the road to employment is different for everyone. Our program includes curriculum that encourages and fosters support from the community, school, and family.

Our curriculum is the cornerstone of Thrive-Ability, providing a structured yet flexible pathway to employment.

  • Self Advocacy

    Practical workshops focused on communication skills and conflict resolution.

  • Workplace Readiness

    Curriculum designed by a special education teacher to cover all five Pillars of Pre-ETS.

  • Post Secondary Education

    Explores employment and learning opportunities available post high school.

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Why Choose Thrive-Ability?

For Students

For Students Thrive-Ability utilizes evidence-based research to improve the transition of students with disabilities from school to postsecondary education or to an employment outcome in a competitive integrated environment. Students will have increased opportunities to explore career fields, and practice and improve upon their workplace readiness and self-advocacy skills.

For Parents

Family engagement is vital in supporting success during the transition from secondary education. Pre-Employment Thrive Thrive-Ability offers a unique way for parents to work with their student on their journey to independence and employment.

For Schools

The Pre-Employment Thrive Thrive-Ability Curriculum has a planned Scope and Sequence that is followed yearly and can be integrated into the student’s IEP to show the transition skills they will be working towards each school year. The curriculum is part of a coordinated effort that will enhance and support, the transition services provided by the school.

Collaboration

Collaboration between the school and state VR agency will occur by utilizing the Pre-Employment Thrive Curriculum pre and post surveys to determine a student's skill level with each of the 5 Pillars of Pre-ETS. Survey results will be communicated with the school and can also be used to help determine student IEP goal progress.