Culinary Life Skills

Our culinary life skills program teaches essential cooking skills for independent living and career opportunities. Activities: Menu planning, shopping, and meal preparation for peers and staff every Friday.

Curriculum Focus: Safety and Sanitation, Healthy Food Choices & Nutrition, Kitchen Discovery, Customer Service, Hands-on Training.

 Horticulture Therapy

Horticulture therapy uses plant-based activities to promote mental and physical well-being. It helps improve memory, cognitive abilities, language skills, and socialization. Participants engage in garden design, planting, and care, collaborating with our Health and Culinary programs to grow nutritional plants. In addition to the greenhouse there are outdoor raised garden beds designed for easy access for those in wheelchairs to engage in horticultural activities.

 Community Engagement

We meet monthly to select activities based on members’ interests, including physical activities, shopping, exploring local history, and volunteering. These activities foster a sense of community and belonging, providing opportunities for socialization and personal growth. Members build meaningful connections and gain valuable life skills through their active participation.

 Empowered Living & Advocacy

Members make choices, speak up, make decisions, understand their interests, find support, know their rights, solve problems, and learn self-determination skills. This empowers them to take control of their lives and boosts their confidence. Through these experiences, they build resilience and a sense of independence, preparing them for a more self-sufficient future.

YUMees Snack Shack

Yumees snack shack is a new addition to ArizonAbility. Operated by the program participants, Yummies will provide a variety of light snacks and beverages for sale daily. Skills including ordering, stocking, inventory, and money will be learned, and the money earned will support ArizonAbility.