BOTS A.D.A.P.T.

 

BOTS A.D.A.P.T.

Actions to Draw All People Together

1 in 31 youth in the United States is estimated to have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) yet many of their peers struggle to connect with them. And neurodivergent youth feel isolated and struggle with social cues and interaction.

Join our movement to empower youth of all ages, all abilities.

Let’s create inclusive communities everywhere.

  • learn about neurodivergent individuals including those with autism and other intellectual/developmental disabilities;

  • develop integrated environments;

  • have a “natural helper” mindset

    Details:

  • Workshops will provide information, facilitate hands-on activities between participants & BOTS teens and provide “and then what” materials for continued inclusion.

  • Workshops can take place at your location or at BOTS.

  • Workshops are approximately 75-90 minutes.

  • 2025-2026 workshops are for 9th grade and up.

  • Each participant who completes the program receives a certificate of achievement and t-shirt. *

  • To learn more or schedule your A.D.A.P.T. workshop, call or text us at 518-641-1971 or email us here

    We are proud to have completed workshops with multiple organizations including Girl Scouts of Northeastern NY,  Connect Center, Girls Inc., Diocese of Albany Youth Ministry SALT (Service Acton Learning Team), Colonie Town Library Teen Board, Shaker’s Students Organized for Service, Special Olympics YAC, Shaker Girls Lacrosse, Guilderland Library Teen Board, Scouts of America, Shaker Unified Cheer & Basketball, Russel Sage College’s Expressive Arts in Mental Health program, and more.

    Two models available best exemplified by East Greenbush Central School District and South Colonie Central School District.

    East Greenbush Central School District

    • Workshops by clubs/teams: Columbia Boys Basketball (all 3 levels), Columbia Ambassadors, Columbia Devils for Inclusion, Columbia Unified Sports and Columbia Key Club

    • Mini-assemblies during Life Wellness Week.

    • School news story here

    South Colonie Central School District

    • Workshops by clubs/teams: No Place for Hate, Best Buddies and iCare.

    • Mini-assemblies through their year-long theme of resiliency.

Watch our TV interview about BOTS A.D.A.P.T. Click here

What does a workshop look like? Click here

CBS 6 story about A.D.A.P.T. with Shaker S.O.S. Click here

artwork of two arrows creating a circle with ADAPT — Actions to Draw All People Together

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Top image — group of students listening to presenters

Bottom Image — two girls interacting during a board game.