"My son has participated in STEP since he graduated from vocational school. He is thriving in the program. He benefits from the variety of work environments, all based in the community, which help identify where he would be most successful in the workplace. Employees at the job sites are very ...

"We would like to provide some overall feedback and appreciation to the STEP team regarding our son’s STEP experience, so other individuals can also benefit from this program. Our son started participating in STEP during the summer (ESY) program when he was 20 years old. Based on this experience, we ...

"Through her participation in STEP, our daughter, Monica, gained valuable vocational skills in a variety of settings in accordance with her interests. STEP’s individualized programming and internships in small-group settings in the community gave participants the skills and experiences needed to be successful in job applications and in their future ...

"This letter is in support of the STEP program of Community Options a testimonial to the successes my son has enjoyed during his daily activities on the job. The STEP transition program has helped Steven learn new skills through guided learning experiences. It has helped him grow into a responsible ...

"It is my pleasure to recommend the Community Options STEP program. My son has participated in the program since 2010. STEP’s unpaid internships offer a daily schedule of productive activities, with exposure to varied types of work, in real-world settings, surrounded by regular working people, under the supervision of caring ...