Information Session
Cotting Transition InstituteLearn more about what the Cotting Transition Institute has to offer by joining us for an information session. Take a tour of the space and hear about our social and recreational offerings.
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.
Learn more about what the Cotting Transition Institute has to offer by joining us for an information session. Take a tour of the space and hear about our social and recreational offerings.
The Music Exploration class is a group designed to foster creativity and self-expression through the wonderful world of music. Together we will learn about music and how it can be used to help us better understand ourselves. Music is a powerful tool that can help us express ourselves authentically, build a deeper self-awareness and connect...
Our drop-in lounge events provide young adults (with the support of a PCA/parent/caregiver, if applicable) the opportunity to hang out at the CTI with their friends, play board games/pool and grab a slice of pizza, which is included in the price. If you attend and would like to bring your own food (instead of eating...
Join us at CTI to learn about cultures from around the world and the cuisines they eat. We will learn a little bit about the language and about the country the dish comes from and the history of the dish itself. Then you will follow a recipe in order to make the dish with your...
Join us for a dance class with the experienced and talented Nicole Holloway, the 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. Nicole Holloway has taught dance for years, specializing in adaptive dance since working for over...
This online caregiver's seminar will be led by Mary McDirmid, ChSNC, of All Needs Planning. When Mary isn’t helping families navigate the world of special needs financial planning, she is being a wife to Jay and a mom to Charlie and Ruth. In addition to her leadership role at All Needs Planning and a volunteer...
This event has been cancelled because of the needs of the instructor. It will be rescheduled to another date in the winter. Feel it, understand it, and find your calm—one emotion at a time. Led by Meg Hennessey Schofield—a special educator, prior Cotting teacher, E-RYT 200, YACEP, mindfulness instructor and Director of the SMYLE™ Program:...
Join your friends at the CTI to make bracelets and listen to your favorite music together! Let the music dictate your color choices and help get your creativity flowing. Tell your peers about how each song makes you feel or which color comes to mind when you listen to a certain artist. Leave the event...
We are happy to announce that this event is SOLD OUT! If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email Erika Cain at ecain@cotting.org Join us for a Friendsgiving you'll always remember! We will provide the turkey and you will help us make all the sides and desserts. If you love Thanksgiving...
This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date. The Music Exploration class is a group designed to foster creativity and self-expression through the wonderful world of music. Together we will learn about music and how it can be used to help us better understand ourselves. Music is a powerful tool...
Join us for a First Aid Workshop with an organization called Take Care. Through taking this course you will learn about shock, burns, cuts, stroke, choking and general emergency scenarios. You will get to work with safety and emergency equipment throughout the class, really opening your eyes to what you'd do in an emergency. This...
This class has been cancelled. Join us for a dance class with the experienced and talented Nicole Holloway, the 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. Nicole Holloway has taught dance for years, specializing in adaptive...
*Updated October 2025
To participate in CTI programs, events and activities, individuals must: