A community where autistic young adults build confidence, independence, and a life they’re proud of.
Independence & Career Readiness Programs
Transition Academy:
On-The-Go
Bridge Academy:
LifeWorks supports autistic young adults who are ready for more independence but need the right environment, encouragement, and structure to thrive. Here, participants learn by living — practicing daily skills, building friendships, navigating work, and gaining confidence in a safe and welcoming community.
What Participants Learn Here
Independent Living
Participants can choose to live in modern, fully furnished apartments where they practice daily life skills — cooking, budgeting, cleaning, planning, time management, and navigating personal safety — with on-site support when needed.
Career Readiness
At LifeWorks, employment isn’t an afterthought, it’s the foundation. Participants build real-world career skills through hands-on vocational training, workplace exploration, coaching, and accountability. From professional communication to job retention strategies, everything is designed to support meaningful, sustainable employment and long-term independence.
Health & Well-Being
Independence starts with caring for the whole person. LifeWorks supports physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing through routines, health education, fitness, nutrition, and self-management skills. Participants learn how to regulate stress, build healthy habits, and take ownership of their wellbeing—skills that support confidence, stability, and everyday success.
Community & Connection
No one thrives alone. LifeWorks intentionally creates opportunities for belonging through peer relationships, community engagement, volunteering, and social experiences. Participants practice communication, build friendships, and learn how to navigate their communities with confidence—developing a sense of purpose, connection, and place in the world.
Real Stories. Real Growth.
Kent Guthrie
LifeWorks was the catalyst for my child’s potential to come out.
Bridging Gaps. Building Relationships.
At LifeWorks our participants are building a bridge to independence by developing the skills necessary to successfully live and work on their own.
Coaching
Life-Skills Training
Peer Connections
Life
Skills
Make friends for life on your path to employment.
Supported Living & Employment
Participants feel at home while learning daily independent living skills in specifically designed apartments with multi-purpose spaces that promote community.
Explore career opportunities while learning critical skills needed to not only maintain employment, but to be successful in the workplace.
Partnerships & Affiliations
Living alongside peers with similar goals fosters friendships, teamwork, and confidence.