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News from Chapel Haven: Providing transition programs serving adults 18+ on the autism spectrum and those with developmental and social disabilities

CHAPEL HAVEN ART SHOW HIGHLIGHTS PARTNERSHIP WITH YALE CENTER FOR BRITISH ART See the art on display at Mitchell Library thru July

Chapel Haven students and community members had works of art on display at the Mitchell Library branch at 37 Harrison Street in Westville through the month of July. The exhibit stemmed from collaboration between Chapel Haven and the education department … Continue reading

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Asperger Syndrome Adult Transition Program announces new Extended Day Program

The Asperger Syndrome Adult Transition (ASAT) Extended Day program announces an Extended Day program . This innovative program is designed for individuals who are working, who are enrolled in transitional vocational programs through their school districts, or who are otherwise … Continue reading

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Destination Stop & Shop

Three individuals from Chapel Haven have been hired to work at the new Stop & Shop supermarket on Whalley Avenue in the Dwight neighborhood of New Haven. Seth L. and Shane S., both second-year students in the REACH program, have … Continue reading

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Chapel Haven receives glowing reaccreditation

CARF International has awarded Chapel Haven with a three-year re-accreditation and many accolades along the way. After a comprehensive, three-day visit facilitated by Sherry Robitaille, director of quality assurance at Chapel Haven, we were delighted to receive word that CARF … Continue reading

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Chapel Haven Graduate

COMMUNITY MEMBER CELEBRATES 30 YEARS AT BROKERAGE NEW HAVEN – When Laura Mintz landed a job at a major brokerage firm 30 years ago, she never expected to have such a lasting career or to rise from Gal Friday to … Continue reading

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Students in the ASAT Program Visit Yale Center for British Art

Students in Chapel Haven’s ASAT program were treated to a guided tour of the Yale Center for British Art on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010.

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Training Workshop Chapel Haven Staff Focuses On “Socially Competent” Behavior

All staffers attended a professional development day at Chapel Haven on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, where Dr. Teresa Bolick, PhD, shared tips and strategies on how to help adults on the spectrum learn “competent” behavior for a variety of settings.

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The Sunshine Cart Brightens The Day For Seniors At Tower One/Tower East

Tower One/Tower East originally published this story and photo in Towers Times about the good work of two of our students in the REACH and Bridge programs and the wonderful friendship they have developed with Towers volunteer Rubin “Ruby” Kertaineck. … Continue reading

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Competition To Lose Weight Pays Off

Competition for weight loss pays off Kim Stack, the energetic personal trainer who helps Chapel Haven students and community members with personal fitness, came up with a clever idea to keep students motivated while she went on maternity leave to … Continue reading

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Feature On New Chapel Haven President

For Storz, decade of service leads to top as new president of Chapel Haven NEW HAVEN: As the new president of Chapel Haven, Michael Storz has lots of administrating and program planning to do, but he still keeps an open … Continue reading

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