Got Your Back is a grassroots, ally-driven movement. GYB offers day program support for persons with developmental disabilities, Autism and/or a dual diagnosis who are older than 18 (no access to high school) and transitioning to adulthood. Our programs focus on life, social and job skill training. Members work toward developing independent or semi-independent living skills. GYB offers a secure and encouraging atmosphere where members may interact socially, learn about and find space in their community as well as practice their reading and job skills.
GYB is a great asset to any community as it fills a gap left by the significant lack of support, resources and activities for people with different abilities who have graduated from high school and are adjusting to adult and communal life to continue to thrive.
Our goal at GYB is to be connected with our members well beyond their plans to live independently and the passing of parent(s) or caregiver(s). We want you to know that we - Got Your Back
WHAT IS A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY?
A range of disorders known as developmental disabilities cause impairments in the physical, cognitive, linguistic, or behavioral domains. These conditions start throughout the developmental stage, might affect day-to-day functioning, and typically last for the entirety of a person's life.