Resource Center for Closing Sheltered Workshops
CLOSING SHELTERED
WORKSHOPS
Find resources and tools to plan
and implement the closing of
sheltered workshops.
Get started
Find resources and tools to plan
and implement the closing of
sheltered workshops.
Get started
We invite you to learn from our successful experiences in closing our sheltered workshop and transitioning to full community based opportunities. Start by exploring the main areas of the Resource Center:
Check out this eLearning course hosted by APSE.
Make sure that your agency understands its financial ability.
Learn how to develop your cross-agency team to ensure best planning results.
View steps and communication tools for closing a sheltered workshop.
These are the key staffing elements to consider in the process of transitioning.
In 2005, Ability Beyond closed it’s sheltered workshop and transitioned over 200 individuals.