Announcing our transition of services to Project Beacon
For over two decades, Inspire ND, has focused on training individuals with autism to be included in the community. We are now focusing on empowering the community, providing them training and tools to include our individuals.
With autism affecting 1 in 36 children and 1 in 4 are neurodiverse, we have a powerful opportunity to create a greater impact by equipping the community to better support these community members.
In 2023, we began exploring a partnership with Project Beacon, another nonprofit who is serving people on the autism spectrum. Project Beacon had the goal of providing day programming services and then residential services tailored for individuals on the autism spectrum. We are thrilled to say that we moved forward with this partnership! As of January 1, 2025, Inspire ND transitioned under the Project Beacon umbrella. We chose Project Beacon as a partner because they truly want to deliver high quality young adult services for those on the autism spectrum and continue the incredible work we started. Project Beacon’s mission and vision were created by parents of children on the spectrum who truly want an enriched life for their child today and in the future. For more information about services, please click the button below or call them at 832-930-9560.
Our Services
Full Time
(Ages 18-35): Our full-time day program, based on the fundamental principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, provides skills training on nearly all aspects of adult life. Training is provided in a group setting, using individualized treatment goals which are prioritized to prepare each participant to be as independent as possible.
This program has two tracks based on the level of independence:
– Transition to Independence with an approximate ratio of 1 staff to 3 clients
– Supervised Independence with an approximate ratio of 1 staff to 6 clients
Domestic Skills
Chores, laundry, hygiene, meal prep, and budgeting
Communication
Expressing wants and needs effectively, self-advocacy
Social Skills
Conversation, self-image, relationships
Behavior/Self Regulation
Safety, coping skills, self-monitoring, choice making
Vocational Skills
Prevocational training, interest and skill development, job training
Recreational/Leisure Skills
Expanding hobbies, free time interests, interactive activities
Designed with Inspiration
Our facility is specifically designed to address the skills mentioned above, including a mock bedroom, laundry room, stocking pantry, rec/leisure area, physical fitness equipment, and vocational training stations. All of these skills are taught in a combination of 1:1 and group environments. In addition to our facility, Inspire Skills utilizes various community locations to teach skills. Participants work at local businesses, practice shopping in grocery stores, learn safety skills at nearby shopping centers, dine at restaurants, attend sporting events, and participate in offsite classes, such as cooking, golfing and physical fitness.
Part Time
(Ages 14-35): In addition to full time, we offer weekly teen and adult classes, which address the skills it takes to live as independently as possible. New friendships are often developed during this class with their fellow peers. Topics include social skills, transportation, budgeting, cooking, independent living skills, and finding and maintaining a job.
This program is funded through private pay, medicaid waiver subcontracting services and other special need funding programs. Contact us for more details.