Life Academy

At ASL, we broaden horizons and ignite passions, transforming lives. We help people with Down syndrome or additional needs discover their unique gifts, transforming unfulfilled lives into joy and purpose.

Our Life Academy is welcoming & fun.

We work with individuals' strengths at their own pace, which helps them feel seen and accepted and builds their self-esteem.

We are an inclusive community.

We give individuals a sense of belonging, which helps them feel happier and more confident. We foster connections, friendships, and better life experiences and reduce isolation.

We encourage creativity.

Our people broaden their horizons, which helps them feel they are contributing their unique gifts and finding their passions.

Our community cherishes inclusion, safety, and acceptance for all. Our Life Academy helps individuals learn life and social skills to make meaningful friendships in a supportive community.

"Bridget's Café is a wonderful workplace for young adults with additional needs. Their lives change forever. They grow and change into responsible adults. It's an amazing place. I wish all workplaces could take a leaf out of their book. It would be a much happier and grateful world to live in." Yvonne Belsey