About Planting Possibilities
Planting Possibilities provides a nurturing environment where adults with autism and other developmental disabilities can work toward their own goals of building fulfilling lives through meaningful work.
Our mission is to provide fulfilling employment, job skills training, and volunteer opportunities in Lake County, Indiana to adults with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Think about the personal satisfaction you feel when you’re part of a job well done. Adults with autism and other developmental disabilities enjoy that same sense of pride and accomplishment. But two-thirds of adults with disabilities are NOT working — that’s in a strong economy.
Planting Possibilities partners with local businesses to provide supportive working and job training experiences. We provide Vocational Rehabilitation Services as well as Waiver Services related to job training, coaching, and follow-along in Lake County, Indiana.
We are CARF Accredited for community employment services, job development, and community integration.
A Long Term Vision for the Community
A greenhouse is a labor-intensive operation, requiring several different skill levels to maintain. We are actively working toward our goal to build a campus and greenhouse that will provide job training and employment opportunities, while adding value for the community.
PHASE 1
GREENHOUSE
Build hoop houses and a greenhouse so we can get busy training, working, and growing.
PHASE 2
GIFT SHOP
Construct, stock, and open a market and gift shop.
PHASE 3
EVENT SPACE
Build a conservatory and small events facility equipped with a commercial kitchen.
PHASE 4
BOTANICAL GARDEN
Design and plant a botanical garden to serve as a living testimony to the abilities of our trainees & employees.
PHASE 5
LIVING SPACE
Build a residential ‘mini-village’ for trainees and employees who may need to live closer to work.