Ann Storck Center (ASC) – a Fort Lauderdale-based private nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities – is proud to announce it has completed renovations to its Adult Day Training Program Facility. After experiencing significant damage from Hurricane Irma in 2017, ASC began renovations to its Adult Day Training Program in 2022. The $1.5 million Adult Day Training renovation project aims to revitalize and enhance the facilities dedicated to serving adults with developmental disabilities. ASC accommodates 96 permanent residents and serves more than 300 clients daily through an array of critical care, learning and ability focused programs. Throughout all its programs and services, the Center intends for individuals to discover ability and build independence so that individuals live happier, more independent, fulfilling lives. ASC’s Adult Day Training Program is an on-site facility where residents go to participate in a diverse range of activities, fostering social interaction and skill development for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The center-based program cultivates an atmosphere of structure and excitement, where participants eagerly anticipate reuniting with friends and staff members each day. Community involvement is a key focus, and ASC provides a variety of engaging activities to support individuals in achieving their goals while exploring new interests and hobbies. Depending on each participant’s individualized plan, they may engage in goal-oriented classes or activities such as music therapy, art therapy, computer training, physical fitness, cooking and daily living skills. With the renovation, the Adult Day Training Program facility is now fully wheelchair accessible and has four classrooms including an expressive arts room, a music room, a sensory room and a life skills room; six full bathrooms including showers; and a conference room. The renovation project was a collaborative effort involving various stakeholders, including ASC staff and board members, architect Neal Schofel of Architecture Dynamics and general contractor HITT. “The completion of our Adult Day Training Program renovation is an exciting milestone for Ann Storck Center. This expansion allows us to serve more individuals with developmental disabilities in the community and meet the growing demand for adult day training services,” said Ann Storck Center CEO Patricia (Pat) Murphy. “We want to celebrate our accomplishments but look forward with renewed determination and optimism that our work is far from over. Dreams, hard work and commitment can make a difference in lives. We will not rest until our good gets better and our better gets best.” The Ann Storck Center is the heart of uncompromising care, supporting children and adults of all abilities with developmental, educational and residential programs that foster lives of discovery and fulfillment. The center is building a village of love and purpose, changing how those with intellectual and developmental disabilities are included as inspiring, valuable members of our communities. ASC has been serving the community for more than 65 years, originally known as the Pediatric Care Center, then in 1981 becoming ASC. Today, ASC accommodates 300 children and adults on six separate sites including a school/therapy center, adult day training program, two intermediate care facilities offering specialized residential services, as well as ten group homes embedded in the community offering a more independent lifestyle.