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CANO PY ADULT PRO GRAM MISSIO N
The Canopy Adult Program is committed to innovation
and excellence in providing vocational, educational, and
life skills training and support for adults with autism.

CANO PY ADULT PRO GRAM VISIO N

In partnership with Rich Harvest Farms, Giant Steps provides the model for a re-imagined community that serves
adults with autism, offering them hope for safe, fulfilled, and happy lives. The Canopy model offers lifelong age-
appropriate vocational and social-emotional learning opportunities. Our vision is to provide this underserved population
with individual programming that engages the strengths and interests of each participant while offering meaningful
opportunities to interact with the broader community.
G O AL STATEMEN TS

The goals of the Canopy Adult Program focus on four areas:
• To provide individualized programming that recognizes the strengths and interests of each participant
• To provide relevant life skills, physical activities, leisure experiences and vocational training to continue to
prepare for everyday living
• To provide programs, activities, and community outing that offer meaningful opportunities to interact and
practice life and vocational skill discussed during Content Learning Sessions

• To support participants in lifelong learning and engagement

Participants in the Canopy Adult Program range in age from 22 years up through their mid-forties; the program is
designed to recognize the needs of adults in this age bracket and adapt to changing conditions as they transition
into middle age.

GENERAL O VER VIEW

Canopy Adult Programs run Monday - Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
in the Sugar Grove facility, with transportation options provided to and
from the Giant Steps Day School in Lisle. For those taking part in the
transportation options, the program day extends to 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.,
pending availability of seating and the ability of the individual to ride
safely according to our Caravan Policies.

Canopy Adult Program operates on a year-round calendar, with each
program year beginning in mid-August and running through the end of
July. There are scheduled breaks for federal holidays, mid-year breaks,
and in-service days for staff.
Canopy has open enrollment throughout the year as the program has
availability (openings) and as participants are looking for services.

Enrollment is available for 3-5 days of attendance per week. However,
attendance must be consistent each week (attending the same day of
the week from week to week). Changes to this schedule can be made at
the start of each enrollment year or as needed on a case-by-case basis.

CANO PY ADULT PRO GRAM L O CATIO N
264 Main Street, Sugar Grove, IL 60554