We offer a variety of events, workshops and seminars throughout the year designed to engage, empower and educate both members and their caregivers. Check our calendar for the full list of events and subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the know about new opportunities.
Join us in the Cotting School Campus Center gym for our annual Alumni and CTI Semi-Formal! Come enjoy a festive evening of music, dancing, refreshments and reconnecting with friends. This event is co-hosted by Cotting Transition Institute and Cotting School Alumni Association. Every attend will receive a special gift.
Join us for a night celebrating Jeopardy, America's favorite quiz show! We will start the evening off by selecting an episode of celebrity Jeopardy to watch together. Then, we will test our trivia knowledge by breaking into teams and playing a Jeopardy game of our own. Food will not be provided, so please plan accordingly.
Join us for an adapted yoga and mindfulness class. Our teacher, Tonya, will break the class up into two parts: one part yoga and one part mindfulness, meditation and deep breathing.Tonya has over 25 years of experience teaching individuals of all ages and abilities. She believes yoga should be accessible to every human, creates a...
Our drop-in lounge events provide young adults (with the support of a PCA/parent/caregiver, if applicable) the opportunity to hang out with their friends, play games, get creative with some craft projects and enjoy a meal together. Meals are included in the price and rotate between options from one week to the next (e.g., pizza, pasta,...
Join us for a dance class taught by Nicole Holloway, Assistant Director of The Dance Inn in Lexington. Nicole has been dancing for about 30 years and completed her undergraduate degree in dance from Arizona State University. A former Cotting staff member, she has taught dance for years and specializes in teaching adaptive dance. This...
Daily Living Skills is designed to support the development of the capabilities needed for independent living. The curriculum strengthens executive functioning, including decision-making and the ability to organize the steps and sequences needed to complete various tasks. This program will be led by CTI Program Manager Erika Cain, who has 10 years of special education...
Learn how to express yourself imaginatively in our Creative Arts series! Tap into your artistic side and have fun with friends as you use polymer clay to create beads to make a beautiful necklace, little creatures to decorate your room or whatever your heart desires. This program will be led by CTI Program Manager Erika...
Join us for a fun afternoon of candlepin bowling with friends in the Cotting School Campus Center bowling alley!
Join us for an adapted yoga and mindfulness class. Our teacher, Tonya, will break the class up into two parts: one part yoga and one part mindfulness, meditation and deep breathing.Tonya has over 25 years of experience teaching individuals of all ages and abilities. She believes yoga should be accessible to every human, creates a...
Enjoy a fun "night in" at CTI with your friends! We'll start off by making dinner, followed by enjoying our meal and then watching a movie together. If you'd prefer, you are welcome to bring your own food to enjoy instead of eating the meal we make. We will determine which movie we will be...
Parents and caregivers are invited to join Cotting School Family Support and Engagement Coordinator Naomi Zuckerman and CTI Program Manager Erika Cain on Zoom for a monthly group meeting centered on resources for transition planning! These are open groups where parents and caregivers can come together for conversations related to your young adult's transition. This...
Our drop-in lounge events provide young adults (with the support of a PCA/parent/caregiver, if applicable) the opportunity to hang out with their friends, play games, get creative with some craft projects and enjoy a meal together. Meals are included in the price and rotate between options from one week to the next (e.g., pizza, pasta,...
*Updated October 2025
To participate in CTI programs, events and activities, individuals must: