Life College

Life College believes that young adults with autism or other intellectual disabilities can lead more independent lives with meaningful assistance and ongoing transitional support.

Life College teaches Life Skills, Employment Skills and Interpersonal Skills curriculum that facilitates transitioning to adulthood. Our curriculum includes classroom training and along with internships in real work settings.
Life College has created and delivered a dynamic Occupational Therapy-based program in cooperation with Stanbridge University focused on improving student ability to perform the tasks that they need to do in their everyday life.

Since 2014, we have served over 70 students and their families.
80% of our students complete the Life College curriculum within 2 years.
60% then enroll at Irvine Valley College and we provide Tutors and Personal Service Attendants in which all students have completed their academic goals.
80% of our students then are then able to obtain employment.

In Orange County, 2000 adolescents with Autism or other Intellectual disabilities become adults each year.
Their unemployment rate is 85%.
85% are not able to complete post-secondary education.
With Community Support and Investment, Life College has proven to make a difference.

Our goals are :
1. Expand our number of Employers providing internships and jobs
2. Raise funds to provide tuition assistance.

Can you help us with a donation or company referral to advance our mission?

Orange County

We hope that you will help us in this journey of providing Internships, Employment and Tuition Assistance. Employer referrals and donations are key to extending our reach to more families.
Life College has developed an amazing program with active participation from the community. We have been blessed with support from Stanbridge University and Irvine BMW along with other employers.
Your generosity will provide hope for families in what can seem to be a hopeless journey transitioning their sons and daughters into adulthood.

We so enjoy seeing the growth each of our students make as they attend our program. It is especially meaningful to see them work in their internships. Equally delightful is the impact on the parents as they see the accomplishments of their son/daughter. we appreciate all the opportunities we have to make a difference in these young adults' lives.