Our school trip to LifeTown in Livingston, NJ, was one of the highlights of our year. In addition to inclusive programs and classes for children, teenagers, and families—and a sizable interactive play area and pool—LifeTown has an interactive, immersive small town where neurodivergent children and adults can practice life skills ranging from following traffic rules, to using a bank, to working or shopping in a store.

One of the most important things we do at Orchard Friends is to prepare students for life after Orchard Friends. A visit to nearby Villanova University presented an exciting opportunity to build and practice skills–all while getting a first-hand look at a college program that could be a great fit for many of our students!