At Cedar Lake, independence is encouraged through personalized support, community engagement, and opportunities for lifelong learning.
Cedar Lake Enrichment Center
The Cedar Lake Enrichment Center provides opportunities for individuals to build life skills while participating in meaningful activities and community experiences.
Participants may engage in:
- Volunteer opportunities
- Community outings
- Arts and creative activities
- Health and wellness programs
- Educational experiences
- Social events
- Recreational activities
These experiences help individuals strengthen communication skills, build confidence, develop relationships, and practice independence in real-world settings.
Residential Services
Cedar Lake’s residential programs help individuals develop daily living skills within supportive home environments.
Residents may work on:
- Household responsibilities
- Meal preparation
- Personal care routines
- Community participation
- Decision-making skills
- Money management
- Building healthy daily habits
The goal is to help individuals achieve the highest level of independence possible while receiving the support they need. Cedar Lake’s person-centered approach recognizes that independence looks different for every individual, and support plans are designed to help each person pursue their own goals and aspirations.
Community Inclusion Opportunities
Independent living skills become even more meaningful when individuals have opportunities to use them in their communities.
Through volunteer projects, recreational outings, social activities, educational experiences, and community engagement opportunities, Cedar Lake helps individuals practice skills in real-world settings while building confidence and meaningful relationships.
Whether learning to order a meal at a restaurant, participating in a volunteer project, navigating a community event, or developing friendships, these experiences help individuals strengthen the skills needed for greater independence and self-determination.
Independence Is a Journey
Independent living skills are not about perfection. They are about growth, opportunity, and personal achievement.
Every new skill learned, every goal achieved, and every step toward greater independence contributes to a richer and more meaningful life.
Building independence takes time, patience, encouragement, and support. By focusing on individual strengths and creating opportunities for learning and growth, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities can continue developing the skills that help them live with confidence and purpose.
At Cedar Lake, individuals are encouraged to explore their abilities, pursue their goals, and build the skills that support meaningful, self-directed lives. Through residential services, community engagement opportunities, and the Cedar Lake Enrichment Center, individuals receive the support they need to continue growing, learning, and thriving throughout adulthood.
