Entering adulthood can be a challenging time, especially for individuals with disabilities. At Quest, it can also be a time filled with exciting possibilities and personal growth.
Many of Quest’s programs provide young adults with developmental disabilities their first taste of independence. We meet the individuals we serve wherever they’re at on their journey and work with them to establish a path forward. From work and life skills training, to job placement and recreation, Quest provides a range of opportunities for young adults to spread their wings.
If you know a young adult or family looking for opportunities that expand independence, tell them about Quest’s programs below and our 60-year track record of helping young adults live their fullest lives.
Project SEARCH is a nine-month transition-to-work internship program for individuals with disabilities who have graduated from high school. Through hands-on training, interns acquire work skills while participating in rotations across a variety of career paths.
Quest cultivates the talent of our job seekers through our employment continuum — evaluation, education and job placement. The individuals we serve are provided with a strategic, intentional path towards success with on-site job coaching and follow up services.
Quest’s adult day training centers in Apopka, Orlando and Tampa offer a range of development programs that meet participant’s specific needs and align with their life goals. We offer vocational and life skills development, healthy living and cultural/social development and therapy services.
Quest Village is an innovative residential community designed for independent adults with developmental disabilities. Forty eight single-bedroom/single-bathroom apartments offer safety, comfort and a range of modern amenities. Quest Village also offers on-site services to assist individuals with daily-living activities.
Blossom is a social venture by Quest, Inc. offering artisanal products handcrafted by individuals with developmental disabilities. This unique work opportunity employs adults from our Orlando training center and teenagers from the Work Study program at Quest Kids Academy. Our Blossom crafters are involved with every aspect of the business, from growing the herbs used in our products to packaging and shipping orders.
Quest’s Camp Thunderbird provides engaging recreational programs for adults with developmental disabilities in an unforgettable summer camp setting. Six-day overnight sessions provide parents and guardians a break from the demands of 24-hour caregiving and allows guests opportunities to make life-long memories and friends.