Causes: Developmentally Disabled Centers, Disabilities, Human Services, Job Training, Recreation & Sports, Sports

Mission: Pathways to Independence enriches the lives of adults with complex learning disabilities and associated disorders through the development of the social interaction and self-advocacy skills necessary to achieve each individual’s goals for independence, community engagement and meaningful relationships.

Target demographics: adults whose social interaction skills are impacted by complex learning disabilities and associated developmental disabilties such as Level 1 autism (Asperger's Syndrome or PDD-NOS)

Direct beneficiaries per year: 122 participants

Geographic areas served: St. Louis, MO

Programs: social interaction, self-advocacy and community engagement training