First Step
Interested individuals may request an information packet by calling Vista at 860.399.8080 or contacting us via email at admissions@vistavocational.org
Second Step
A personal meeting and a tour of the Westbrook campus can be scheduled for the potential student and his or her family.
Third Step
A five-day vocational and life skills evaluation visit is arranged for the prospective student to determine the interest and readiness of the individual for acceptance into Vista.
Acceptance Criteria
Vista Vocational & Life Skills Center accepts individuals who:
- are 18 years old or older
- have a neurological disability
- are motivated to work and have the potential to live independently
- have a basic ability in self-care
- do not require 24 hour supervision
- are developmentally ready to make a commitment to a comprehensive residential and community-based program
- have a level of appropriate behaviors that would enable them to be successful in dormitory and apartment based living
Individualized Program Developed
After reviewing records and assessments, Vista staff members develop a program designed solely for each entering student. Because of the individualized nature of Vista's program, students may begin whenever there is an opening.
Vista does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, or national origin in its admissions, policies, or services.
