Stoops Family Adult Services Building

The Stoops Family Adult Services Building is a place where adults can find guidance and direction as they navigate their future. It is a space where they can continue to develop friendships and receive specialized support while pursuing their dreams and aspirations

The 21,000-square-foot building was designed to meet the needs of autistic adults by incorporating unique architectural elements, including LED lighting, state-of-the-art technology, acoustic block lining, and a neutral color palette.

The Stoops Family Adult Services Building features several purpose-built spaces, including:

Classrooms designed to support the development and practice of social, communication, recreation, independent living, safety, and vocational skills
The Sea of Possibilities workshop, where autistic adults create ocean-inspired art pieces to be sold online, in gift shops, and at local events. Through Sea of Possibilities, autistic adults are empowered to learn design, development, communication, social, motor, and vocational skills
The Big Easy Cafe by Ernie Els, our full-service cafe, is also a vocational lab for adults with ASD to acquire skills for excelling in the food industry
The Stanley Black & Decker workshop, a vocational training lab providing an introduction to basic carpentry and woodworking
Hospitality & life skills suite which includes two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a laundry room, a kitchenette, and a living room. This space is staged as an apartment and hotel room to enhance life skills and vocational training