Adult Services

Helping adults with developmental disabilities feel empowered, respected, and valued so they can reach their full potential.

Overview
Program Details

Building Bridges Adult Services allows adults with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential while focusing on pre-vocational. We strive not just to provide services, but to create an environment where adults with developmental disabilities feel empowered, respected, and valued skills to live, work, and contribute as they desire within our community.

From vocational training to community inclusion, our programs offer a variety of experiences, boosting independence and confidence for adults.  We have two programs designed for adults depending on their level of need – Adult Developmental Day Treatment, located in Lonoke and Cabot, and Ready to Work Vocational Program, located in Cabot. Using a person-centered approach, we work to make everyone feel seen, heard, and most importantly, capable of leading their own lives.

Adult Developmental Day Treatment (ADDT)

The Adult Developmental Day Treatment (ADDT) program is a comprehensive solution designed to enhance the quality of life for adults with special needs in a highly supported and supervised environment.

The program teaches participants how to cultivate friendships, acquire valuable skills, and even secure employment. Every day we strive to “teach by doing” on various daily living skills, enabling them to handle activities like dressing, mailing letters, cooking meals, managing finances, and more. 

We also take clients into real-life environments where they can learn about their community while improving their socialization skills and learning functional skills. To promote healthy living, BBDCS provides two nutritious, federally-approved (breakfast and lunch) and an afternoon snack every day.  Additionally, many of our activities are designed to encourage participants to get up and moving, promoting the importance of an active lifestyle. 

Everyone deserves happiness and the pride of a job well done.  Developing skills is a key component of our vocational program, which provides assessment and training for vocational skills, work habits, physical stamina, ability to follow instructions, supervisory relations, and other skills important to successful job placement. 

Program Features

  • Curb-to-curb transportation (if residing within service area)
  • Free lunch 
  • Field trips and community integration
  • All staff are highly trained and pass background checks. 
  • Qualified, experienced management team

Greenhouse Program

The ADDT facility is also home to the Building Bridges Greenhouse.  This program component provides participants with valuable job training as part of their daily work activities.  Students are also responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the plants around the city of Lonoke.

“Bridging the Gap” Resale Shop

“Bridging the Gap” Resale Shop is located at 505 N. Center Street in Lonoke. The resale shop is an avenue for perpetual fundraising for the supported employment and community living program, as well as opportunities for job training.

Bridging the Gap is open Wednesdays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. For donation questions, please call 501-0420