Day Programs

Structured day programs provide adults with autism opportunities for skill development, vocational training, and meaningful community engagement.
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Able ARTS Work San Diego​​

562-826-7025
11633 Sorrento Valley Rd. #400 San Diego, 92121

Day programs for adults with disabilities. Uses creative arts to develop social and developmental skills in an inclusive community; clients participate in full-time courses to meet goals.

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B.R.I.D.G.E.S.

619-920-5321

Community-based day program for adults with disabilities; also provides respite and tailored day services.

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Beacons, Inc.

760-448-6230
2245 Camino Vida Roble #100 Carlsbad, CA 92011

Beacons provides low-ratio postsecondary options for neurodiverse adults in over 60 areas including 3D design, barista training, Canva graphic design, creative arts, customer service, entrepreneurial skills, food handling, Procreate, social recreational, soft skills and more!

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Casa di Amici

858-429-9277
6563 Riverdale St. San Diego, 92120

Casa di Amici provides a variety of services for adults with developmental disabilities. We enable, empower and enlighten individuals in a positive and engaging environment.

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Community Connections Program

619-729-4357
4764 Santa Monica Ave. San Diego, 92107

For young adults with developmental disabilities who benefit from 1:1 or 1:2 staff-to-participant support to successfully and safely engage in peer-inclusive, socially integrated settings.

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Expressive Arts Therapy for Youth & Young Adults

619-208-6208
2801 Camino del Rio S. #200A SD 92108

Specializes in trauma related issues, and working with neurodiverse individuals in a safe space where they can express themselves in meaningful ways.

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Fun Side Up

San Diego

We are a 7-days-a-week social club for autistic and disabled adults - built around joy, not therapy.From Friday night movies and foam parties to trumpet classes and paint pouring, Fun Side Up is where real friendships, real fun, and real life happen.Fun Side Up memberships can be funded through traditional Regional Center services or the Self-Determination Program (SDP) under Community Integration.

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Options for All

858-634-2403
4250 Pacific Highway #125 San Diego, 92110

Nonprofit that educates and empowers low-income adults with developmental disabilities with supported employment, tailored day independent living and community engagement services.

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The Center for Independent Achievement

619-592-4850
109 E. Lexington Ave. El Cajon, CA 92020

Offers day programs and vocational training for adults with IDD, focusing on meaningful work. Individuals are matched with activities based on skills and interests.

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Unified Esports League

858-449-8478
Multiple locations

Program for people of different abilities (ages 8+) with a passion for video games and technology. Participants improve social life, enhance technology skills and collaborate with peers.

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Up A Notch Abilities

619-485-0911
4101 University Ave. San Diego, 92105

Provides micro-business mentorship, job/life coaching, independent life skills, respite, TDSO and transportation through self-determination programs.