Residential Program

1. Life Skills: This means achieving essential skills including:

• Time management
• Household management
• Food management
• Money management
• Medication
• Self-care
• Community integration 

In short: Through supported, individual effort, students learn to perform the essential functions of independence.

2. Cognitive and Social Behavior: With a student-centered focus, Vista staff work with students individually and in group settings to demonstrate effective conversation and social skills, discuss healthy relationships, and help navigate daily life events. These skills become the building blocks for developing deep, meaningful relationships and friendships.

3. Community Involvement: We often say the community is our classroom. Access to public transportation such as a local shuttle and a train connecting to the Metro North Station provides daily opportunities for transportation training. Having accessible transportation also connects our students to their friends, jobs, shopping, healthcare providers, community events, and neighbors.

4. Vocational Training: We understand the importance of vocational direction and support our students as they develop skills necessary for employment. Having established over 66 community employment partners, our students have opportunities for job assessment and hands-on training. Students also establish routines for preparing for a shift of work. Personal hygiene, appropriate attire, meal preparation, and navigating local public transportation as just a few aspects of vocational preparation.