At Wallace Academy, we believe that learning extends far beyond the classroom. Our community partners are vital in bringing the Vocational Development Initiative (VDI) to life, offering students meaningful, hands-on experiences that connect education and social-emotional wellbeing to real-world opportunities. Through their collaboration, our partners help students explore career interests, develop essential workplace and life skills, and gain the confidence to pursue their goals beyond graduation.
At Advance Preschool, teaching isn’t about worksheets or rushing milestones. It’s about seeing each child as the unique little human they are, meeting them where they’re at, and showing them just how capable they can be. For over 25 years, our dedicated teachers have guided children through hands-on discovery, meaningful play, and heart-centered learning, helping them grow in confidence, problem-solving skills, and kindness toward others. Come tour our centers, meet our passionate teachers, and discover why generations of parents say Advance Preschool feels like an extension of their family—a place where children are truly known, loved, and inspired to shine.
At Cosmetology & Spa Academy, we aim to provide you with the highest-quality beauty training possible. It’s where you come to build a career, whether it’s your first, second or third career. It’s where you come to build lasting relationships with your peers and instructors. It’s where you come to grow into an industry leader. You get more than an education here. You get life and professional skills. You get a sense of belonging. Everything about our programs is designed to support you in your learning journey and then in your career afterwards. With more than 30 years in the industry and an attentive ear to our students, we continually strive to give our students the best instruction, the best tools, and the best experience.
We are a Down syndrome organization with over 61+ brick-and-mortar locations across the United States and Mexico and 200 inquiries to start new locations all over the world, GiGi’s Playhouse is the ONLY network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers. Every day, we provide FREE, life-changing therapeutic, educational, and career training programs for 30,000+ individuals of all ages. Down syndrome is the largest chromosomal disability in our country and yet, it is the least funded. From a prenatal diagnosis to career skills, we make a lifetime commitment to remain by their side. Families are empowered with all the tools their child needs to succeed! Through free programs and through our Generation G Campaign for global acceptance, we EMPOWER families by maximizing opportunities for daily achievement and lasting acceptance. To ensure lasting acceptance, we must show the world what individuals with Down syndrome are truly capable of achieving as students, co-workers, volunteers, friends, and valued members of their communities. Our program outcomes help advance this vital social impact goal.
Grounded Wellness Center offers yoga classes that are rooted in tradition and guided by mindfulness, offering a welcoming space for every body and experience level. With an emphasis on accessibility, they honor yoga’s depth while making each practice approachable, supportive, and grounding.
The “Hugs & Mugs” Career Training Program is a retail café and gift shop run by adult mentors with Down syndrome and program support staff. The eighteen-week career training program places GiGi University graduates as “interns” at Hugs & Mugs, which sells specialty coffee and gelato, as well as personalized gifts including water bottles, cell phone cases, travel mugs, and more.
Providing a community life that is desirable to all of our residents is of the utmost importance to us, which is why we have created an assisted living and memory care community that not only is suitable for residents and staff, but that actually enhances their way of life though the integration of state of the art technology features, intentional design elements, and community amenities that resonate with senior residents of all lifestyles. At Melody Living, we believe that by encouraging resident-driven choices and decisions in our community, offering a robust selection of lifestyle comforts, and programs and amenities our residents can truly live a Life in Harmony.