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 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...
This event is sold out! Please feel free to add your name to the waitlist and you will be contacted if a spot opens up. Also please feel free to check out our next Dinner and a Movie event on August 22nd: https://cottingtransition.org/event/dinner-and-a-movie-2/ Enjoy a fun "night in" at CTI with your friends! We'll start...
Parents and caregivers are invited to join Cotting School Family Support and Engagement Coordinator Naomi Zuckerman and CTI Program Manager Erika Cain in person 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,...
Learn how to express yourself imaginatively in our Creative Arts series! Tap into your artistic side and have fun with friends as we create ceramic coasters from tiles and cork. You'll also be able to decorate them with paint, stickers and photos. This program will be led by CTI Program Manager Erika Cain, who has...
Glazing is one of the trickiest parts of making pottery. In this class, you'll learn about different ways to make clay tiles and be able to either select from our premade designs or get a blank tile to make your own design. We will also talk through the basics of low-fire glazes and resists, and...
Get your hands dirty and use your green thumb by learning how to garden! We will be starting plants from seeds, watering, weeding, growing and harvesting vegetables, flowers and herbs. You’ll even have the opportunity to bring home freshly picked flower bouquets or homegrown veggies.
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...
Part 1 of 2: In order to participate in this two-part ceramics series, you must sign up for both this class and the one taking place on June 15. This class is all about getting our hands into the clay. Everyone will get their own clay to work with, learning how to create pinch pots...
Join us for a karaoke party, where you and your friends will entertain and cheer each other on! You'll have the chance to sign up to sing a song solo or with friends. If you'd rather not have to perform or be in the spotlight, you can just come to watch, listen and enjoy the...
This educational series will focus on topics related to interpersonal communication, boundaries and consent, sexuality and how to maintain your health. We will announce each week's topic of focus closer to the date of the event. This program will be led by CTI Program Manager Erika Cain, who has 10 years of special education teaching...
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: