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.
Caregiver Body Mechanics with Dr. Paige Ryan We will be joined by Paige Ryan, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Foundation First Physical Therapy. Paige offers in-home pediatric PT, equipment evaluations and a 6-month caregiver coaching program to support families raising children with disabilities. At this seminar, we’ll focus on caregiver body mechanics —...
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...
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: Sensory and Mindfulness-Based Yoga for Learning Environments—this class helps young adults with disabilities build emotional regulation skills through sensory-informed yoga and mindfulness....
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...
Love bowling? Join the CTI for a fun afternoon of bowling with friends, right in Cotting School's own bowling alley in the Campus Center!
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 for a very special CTI weekend event! We will be hosting a Sunday afternoon football viewing party. This Sunday we will watch the New England Patriots take on the Atlanta Falcons. Feel free to come hangout with your friends and experience an afternoon of cheering on our local team. Don’t know much about...
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...
Love bowling? Join the CTI for a fun afternoon of bowling with friends, right in Cotting School's own bowling alley in the Campus Center!
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...
*Updated October 2025
To participate in CTI programs, events and activities, individuals must: