The Challenge
To build a truly inclusive community
Our Solutions
Remove barriers for engagement for people with disabilities
Facilitate access to opportunities and accommodations to increase soft skills
Provide disability training to improve inclusion throughout the community
Create innovative programming to meet the needs of the community
Our Programs
READY
Supporting and including high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community by facilitating access to workplace experiences with community partners. Program facilitators support the growth of soft and workplace skills.
Knight Rides
Removes transportation barriers and enables individuals access to the community by providing safe, point-to-point transportation.
AMAZING things happen with the READY Program!
Student Experiences
Work Site Partners
Hours Worked
Rides Provided
The Impact of a READY Experience
From building soft skills to proving they can excel in the workplace, CK READY participants grow tremendously during their experience.
Visit our READY Impact page for insights from program participants, program facilitiators, community partners and families.
Kyree – Wynne Ford
NOTE: Kyree has accepted a full-time position at Wynne Ford, and is pursuing training and certifications as an auto mechanic and repair technician! Kyree has successfully completed three (3) CK-facilitated internships at Wynne Ford, a partnership created with the...
Saryah – Peake Childhood Center
We visited Saryah on the last day of her 8 week internship at Peake Childhood center in Hampton. She was so appreciative of her completion certificate and praise from her Skills Trainer and Vondella Gregory at Peake. "Saryah is a very humble person. Her...
Wally – Wynne Ford
Note: Wally has since been hired by Wynne Ford in a mobile tech position where he will assist in the field with motorists in need of help. Wally’s story is a testament to how practical experience, coupled with the right support, can open doors. We can’t wait to see...
Jeremiah – Pigtails & Crewcuts
What do you like about your job, Jeremiah? "It's good!" Jeremiah says with a smile. He enjoys working with kids, blowing bubbles, and cleaning. “The kids and blowing bubbles when they’re crying." (It supports kids who need help with regulating the sensory experience...