​Innovative programming for adults of ALL abilities. (18+)

Community Development Services (CDS)
Real-time community-based interactive learning

Next Session Jan - Feb​

CDS Germantown
​​(Adults 18+)

Tuesdays 8 classes
​Jan. - Feb. 
4:30pm-6:00pm
Cost: $325 
​Dates: Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27 
​Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24
​Organizer: Jenn Lynn
Phone: 240.614.0444

UCR is very proud to offer on-site inclusive learning and community-based programs!  These skill building classes for all adults take place at various locations in our community. The activities provide access and supports to achieve skills development, acquisition and independence to gain complete community integration.

These programs promote positive growth opportunities, skills development and maintenance working towards;
-Competitive integrated employment opportunities
-Socially acceptable behavior
-Self-advocacy skills 
-Relationship building and immersion in their community
-Engagement with residents
-Volunteering experiences
-Team work
-Focus and task completion
-Spatial awareness 
-Decision making skills 
-Staying in designated area 
-Organization
-Tolerance of novel and stimulating environments

No personal hygiene care is provided by UCR staff.

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This program is facilitated by Leslie Gerran-Davison and supported by UCR volunteers. To learn more about her, click here.

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Program Questions: [email protected]

Learners will be practicing the following life-skills in an inclusive and integrated environment:

* Social skills development
* Team work
* Stocking, matching and counting
* Organizing & arranging displays
* Following one, two and three step directions
* Appropriate behavior in work place
* Appropriate speaking level 
* Soft skills
* Completion of non-desired skills 
* Development of novel tasks
* Cleaning 
​* Detail oriented work tasks

Meghan Jones Scholarship fund
was established in 2025 to support those seeking UCR's independence building and life skills programming. As a founding member of UCR, Meghan lived and worked independently! We are happy to present this fund to assist students in need who want to follow in her footsteps to employment. Email Jenn Lynn if you are in need of a scholarship.

Payment is required at the time of registration.

Register here

Milestone Center, 20902 Frederick Rd, Germantown, MD 20876