In an effort to provide opportunities to individuals and families in our community, the North Dakota Autism Center, Inc. (NDAC) has created the Enrichment Center. This is a place where families can feel welcome, safe, and provide opportunities for them to build their connections in the community.
The NDAC Enrichment Center is a FREE program that provides an opportunity for individuals and their caregiver (i.e. parent, DSP, nanny etc.) to participate in a variety of different activities, such as arts & crafts, cooking class, dancing, music, exercise, games, celebrations, community outings and much more. In addition, it provides a place for children, adolescents, and adults of all abilities to socialize, make friends and make connections in the community. The primary goal is to create an inclusive, supportive, fun, engaging, and enriching environment for all participants by providing a variety of activities for skill building, social engagement, and leisure.
By creating this program, we can provide more opportunities for the families we serve in all of our programs, as well as other families in the community.
Always Inclusive
Mission
Vision
To provide meaningful and enriching opportunities for children, adolescents, and adults of all abilities to make community connections.
An inclusive environment accessible to all.
Attendance of a caregiver is required for Enrichment Center activities.
skill building
The Enrichment Center is a perfect place for individuals to build new skills. Each activity incorporates skills in a natural way and provides opportunities to practice them in a safe, inclusive environment.
What does an activity look like?
Participants are expected to sign up for each activity to reserve their spot and ensure there will be enough materials. After signing up, participants will meet for the activity at the Enrichment Center (unless otherwise specified). Participants can choose to take the activity at their own pace.
A sensory room, Legos, and fidgets will be available for participants to use at any point in the activity. All materials and instructions will be provided at the Enrichment Center for all activities. Participants are welcome to take anything they make at the Enrichment Center home with them, as well as the instructions for the activity if they want to make it again at home.
At the end of the activity, participants will be asked to fill out a short survey to give their feedback on the activity.
