100% of young adults with developmental disabilities age out of support services leaving them and their families with limited resources".
Our Purpose
There are reasons why young adults with special needs lack opportunities and resources for programs as they transition into adulthood. These reasons are centered on the 3 A’s – Awareness, Advocacy and Activism. Most are unaware of the need when in fact 100% of young adults age out of public support services at age 22. Of those, only a percentage have access to vocational, residential and day-habilitation programs covered by the state. Majority are left to care for their loved ones, typically requiring a family member to stay home and be out of work themselves. Advocates in the special need’s arena, not unlike other causes, work in silos. Efforts to raise funding, host events, share resources and collective efforts are fragmented leading to inefficiencies and the wasting of scarce resources. Opportunities to promote change and make an impact require overcoming significant barriers, competing with established institutions and protection of the status quo.
The New Transitions Center is dedicated to doing things a bit different. We may be small but we have big plans and we are just getting started. Our approach is simple, meet all 3 A’s where we are now with a growth plan for the future. Awareness starts at the community level and in Roanoke, Texas The Center is the only Day-Habilitation space for young adults with more medically fragile special needs. We are the first but hopefully not the only.
Our History
The team behind the center are deeply rooted in creating a space that nurtures and provides opportunities for growth. Founding parents Dr. Jay and Risa Bender found themselves like many parents with young adults with special needs searching for options for their son Duncan when he aged out of the public school system. With no options available they sought to build a space not just for their son but for other families who face the same challenges. The Center is a personal mission for The Benders and one that inspires the whole team behind their efforts.
The New Transitions Center is dedicated to doing things a bit different. We may be small but we have big plans and we are just getting started. Our approach is simple, meet all 3 A’s where we are now with a growth plan for the future. Awareness starts at the community level and in Roanoke, Texas The Center is the only Day-Habilitation space for young adults with more medically fragile special needs. We are the first but hopefully not the only.
Our History
The team behind the center are deeply rooted in creating a space that nurtures and provides opportunities for growth. Founding parents Dr. Jay and Risa Bender found themselves like many parents with young adults with special needs searching for options for their son Duncan when he aged out of the public school system. With no options available they sought to build a space not just for their son but for other families who face the same challenges. The Center is a personal mission for The Benders and one that inspires the whole team behind their efforts.
Mission Statement
A community-based center to enhance the lives of young adults with special needs and the loved ones who support them
