Passages

Our Mission

Passages facilitates the self-empowerment of Autistic people as they pursue their next journey in life, whether it is post-secondary education, employment or independent living; by providing opportunities of learning and growth in a safe environment.

How to Join Passages:

  1. Read through the Empowerment Paths below to discover which path best suits your journey.
  2. Use the ‘Schedule a Meeting’ link at the bottom of the page to set up a Passages Information Session.
  3. After completing the Passages Information Session, you will be emailed a link with the application.
  4. After your application is submitted, you will receive an email to schedule a Passages Intake Meeting where you will meet with the Program Director to see if the program is a good fit for your needs.
  5. If accepted into the program, you will complete the intake paperwork, sign up for courses, and start your journey on one of our Passages Empowerment Paths.

See Our Empowerment Paths

Personal Empowerment Path

A series of courses and activities for Autistic adults focused on strengthening self-advocacy, self-determination and a successful transition to adulthood through topics such as:

  • independent living skills,
  • post-secondary education exploration and preparation,
  • job exploration and preparation, and
  • personal well-being.

Application is open for any autistic adult in the community and participants can be accepted to begin at the start of each block (about every two months).

Cost: $300 per block/$600 per semester

Inquire about financial assistance.

Participants can choose their own schedule and earn the Passages Certificate of Personal Empowerment by completing the following:

Completion Requirements

1. The Personal Path Core

  • Autism in Adulthood
  • My Mind and Me
  • My Mind and My Goals
  • Fit to Move

2. Two of the following Electives

  • Job Exploration & LinkedIn Learning
  • Job Prep & LinkedIn Learning
  • Post-Secondary Ed. Exploration
  • College Prep
  • PEERS®
  • The Social Act
  • Connecting to the Rhythm

3. Passages Capstone

 

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Social Empowerment Path

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A series of courses and activities for Autistic adults focused on strengthening self-advocacy, self-determination and social communication skills needed for adult life through topics such as:

  • social and relationship skills,
  • anxiety and stress management,
  • becoming socially engaged, and
  • mental well-being.

Application is open for any autistic adult in the community and participants can be accepted to begin at the start of each block (about every two months).

Cost: $300 per block/$600 per semester.

Inquire about financial assistance.

Participants can choose their own schedule and earn the Passages Certificate of Social Empowerment by completing the following:

Completion Requirements

1. The Social Path Core

  • PEERS®
  • The Social Act
  • Connecting to the Rhythm
  • Social Nights

2. Two of the following Electives

  • Job Exploration & LinkedIn Learning
  • Job Prep & LinkedIn Learning
  • Post-Secondary Ed. Exploration
  • College Prep
  • Autism in Adulthood
  • My Mind and Me
  • My Mind and My Goals
  • Fit to Move

3. Passages Capstone

 

Educational Empowerment Path

Personalized support to Autistic students who are enrolled in classes at Utah Valley University through meetings with a peer coach for three hours each week, who assists with student-led academic or college life goals, and through weekly study group sessions.

Application is open to current or future UVU students and participants can be accepted at any time throughout the semester.

Cost: $800 per semester

Inquire about financial assistance.

Participants can choose their own schedule and earn the Passages Certificate of Educational Empowerment by completing the following:

Completion Requirements

1. The Educational Path Core

  • Coaching Meetings
  • STATS (Study Together and Talk Strategy)
  • Autism Panel

2. Passages Capstone

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