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WILA believes that every person has a right to live in a home in the community as an active and accepted member of the community. Recognizing that life is ever changing, WILA provides help and support to people while they make their own choices and reach for their personal goals as they journey through life.

“I have kept this job for over 12 years because I have WILA tohelp me prepare for work, build my work skills, and be there on the job for me. Somebody is there to help me understand my manager’s instructions and be my voicemaking me a better employee.”
—Joe
“I am happy I live at a WILA home. I have lived lots of places, and this is the best! My staff listen to me and help me do things that are important to me. They keep me safe, help me with things I cannot do alone and make sure my life is fun. It is hard sometimes because I cannot do simple things; that’s when I am most glad to have their attention and kindness.” -—Rosie
At WILA we have lots of fun. I like to keep busy with my frinds who were my old classmates at school, and I like to meet new people. I love shopping and movies and music and dancing aerobics and eating out and vacations. I help plan our activities and then the staff take care of making it happen.” —Patty
WILA is a not-for-profit organization
that supports adults with developmental
disabilities living in the community.
WILA was established in the town of Windsor
in 1976 by parents, educators and community
leaders who recognized the need for support
to continue into adulthood.
Adulthood means having a job and a home in
community, having friends and family, making
personal choices, gaining independence, and
having an active role in the community. WILA
helps individuals attain these achievements while
enhancing their lives.
WILA originally began as a single group home
serving five individuals, largely funded through
community support and grant funding. We
now support over ** living in group homes
apartments and condominiums.

Residential Living

Residential Living
Two levels of residential support are available
from WILA — round-the-clock support in Group
Homes or drop-in assistance for apartment living
in our Supported Living Options program.
Both settings foster increased levels of competence
and self confidence. Residents participate as fully as
possible in caring for their own home and personal
needs. Instruction and group supervision foster a
full range of community experiences:
• life skills • social interaction
• leisure • budgeting
• nutrition • safety
• decision-making • housing
• health maintenance
Personalized guidance and intervention are avail-
able in the Supported Living Options program to
allow adults to live safely and independently in
their own homes or apartments.
Community involvement is
important. WILA provides
encouragement and access to social
and community events. WILA
clients are active participants in
town events, religious and civic
clubs, fitness classes, and adult
education.

Employment Services

Employment Services
Individuals are assisted in joining the local work-
force. WILA partners with many area businesses to
find community jobs that are rewarding for each
individual. Individual needs and skills, as well as the
complexities of the job, determine the level of
support WILA provides.
Paid employment provides many benefits:
• enhanced self-worth
• self-sufficiency
• a sense of accomplishment
• an opportunity to give back to the community
Employment opportunities and successes are
enhanced through:
• career exploration & counseling
• job development, placement and training
• direct supervision
• transportation
WILA associates are
welcomed by local businesses
based on
a solid record of
competence and
reliability.