1. Eligibility & Application: Eligibility is determined after we receive a completed application, confirm a commitment to the program’s Rights and Responsibilities, and review the general level of support needed. A personal tour may be required prior to participation to confirm the program is a good fit. Continued participation requires payment of applicable fees as outlined below.

2. Application Review: The Community Center Manager and Activity Supervisor will review applications as promptly as possible to determine if we can effectively support the applicant in our program. To ensure a successful, ongoing relationship, the Center Manager will periodically review our ability to support each individual participant. If it is determined that the Community Center can’t safely support a participant, that individual will not be able to continue to attend sessions at the Community Center.

3. Payment of Fees: The Community Center offers two half-day sessions, one morning session (9:00 AM -12:00 PM), and one afternoon session (12:00 PM - 3:00 PM). If you attend for a full day, you will be billed for two sessions. Attendance fees are billed the beginning of each month for the previous month’s attendance. Payment is due within 10 days of the invoice date. Late payment notices will be included on the current invoice each month. Payment should be sent or taken to Columbia Ability Alliance’s main office at 900 S. Dayton St., Kennewick, WA 99336. If an invoice becomes 60 days past due, a notice will be sent and attendance may be suspended until the account is paid in full. Fees are set-up in the following categories:
4. Participant Responsibility & Behavior: Participants are expected to behave appropriately. This includes, but is not limited to, showing respect and consideration for other participants and staff, following staff instructions, managing anger/emotions, and respecting personal space and property. The program is not equipped to resolve severe behavioral challenges. If a participant’s behavior becomes disruptive, unsafe, or violent toward themselves or others, they may be sent home immediately and may not be permitted to continue participating in the program. Any act of violence will result in immediate dismissal.

5. Supervision: Participant-to-staff ratios may vary. We cannot provide one-on-one supervision. Anyone who requires one-on-one supervision to maintain safe and respectful behavior may not be able to participate unless one-on-one support is provided by family/guardian/provider.

6. Personal Assistance: Staff may provide ongoing assistance with daily routines, except for administering medications or providing toileting assistance that requires chair-to-toilet transfers. Staff can assist with basic food preparation (e.g., cutting food, opening snacks), dressing/undressing outerwear (coats, hats, gloves), and hygiene routines with minimal to moderate assistance (such as buttoning/unbuttoning pants, handwashing, and general hygiene reminders). Staff can also assist with boarding program transportation and support participants on community outings. Verbal prompts and reminders will be provided. Physical redirection will only be used to prevent immediate danger.

7. Emergencies: In the event of an emergency, staff will follow standard first aid and CPR procedures and contact the listed emergency contact as soon as possible. For non-911 situations, the parent/guardian/provider may be expected to pick the participant up within 30 minutes. It is essential that we have a current, working emergency phone number on file.

8. Participation: We provide a variety of activities each day and encourage all to participate. Participants who choose not to join an activity may select another appropriate and productive activity. Any activity that is limited to a certain number of people will be offered on a first come, first serve basis. Some outings may cost additional money as noted on the activities calendar. For individuals who regularly choose not to participate in Community Center activities, we recommend that the participant’s care provider have the participant bring something from home that they would enjoy doing.

9. Transportation & Pick-Up/Drop-Off:Transportation to and from the program must be arranged by the participant or provider and must align with program hours (9:00 AM–12:00 PM and/or 12:00 PM–3:00 PM). Arrival and departure should occur within 15 minutes of scheduled times. Late pick-up or early drop-off outside the allowed window may result in an additional fee of $5 per 15 minutes for extra supervision, unless the delay is due to The Arc or Dial-a-Ride transportation delays.

1. Eligibility & Application: Eligibility is determined after we receive a completed application, confirm a commitment to the program’s Rights and Responsibilities, and review the general level of support needed. A personal tour may be required prior to participation to confirm the program is a good fit. Continued participation requires payment of applicable fees as outlined below.

2. Application Review: The Manager and Activity Supervisor will review applications as promptly as possible to determine if we can effectively support the applicant in our program. To ensure a successful, ongoing relationship, the Manager will periodically review our ability to support each individual participant. If it is determined that the program cannot safely support a participant, that individual will not be able to continue to attend sessions.

3. Payment of Fees: Nexus offers one session from 3:00 PM-6:00 PM. Attendance fees are billed at the beginning of each month for the previous month’s attendance. Payment is due within 10 days of invoice date. Late payment notices will be included on the current invoice each month. Payment should be sent or taken to Columbia Ability Alliance’s main office at 900 S. Dayton St., Kennewick, WA 99336. When an invoice becomes 60 days late, a notice will be sent suspending the participant’s attendance until the account is paid in full. Fees are setup in the following categories:
4. Participant Responsibility & Behavior: Participants are expected to behave appropriately. This includes, but is not limited to, showing respect and consideration for other participants and staff, following staff instructions, managing anger/emotions, and respecting personal space and property. The program is not equipped to resolve severe behavioral challenges. If a participant’s behavior becomes disruptive, unsafe, or violent toward themselves or others, they may be sent home immediately and may not be allowed to continue participating in the program. Any act of violence will result in immediate dismissal.

5. Supervision: Participant-to-staff ratios may vary. We cannot provide one-on-one supervision. Anyone who requires one-on-one supervision to maintain safe and respectful behavior may not be able to participate unless one-on-one support is provided by family/guardian/provider.

6. Personal Assistance: Staff may provide ongoing assistance with daily routines, except for administering medications or providing toileting assistance that requires chair-to-toilet transfers. Staff can assist with basic food preparation (e.g., cutting food, opening snacks), dressing/undressing outerwear (coats, hats, gloves), and hygiene routines with minimal to moderate assistance (such as buttoning/unbuttoning pants, handwashing, and general hygiene reminders). Staff can also assist with boarding program transportation and support participants on community outings. Verbal prompts and reminders will be provided. Physical redirection will only be used to prevent immediate danger.

7. Emergencies: In the event of an emergency, staff will follow standard first aid and CPR procedures and contact the designated emergency contact as soon as possible. For non-911 situations, the parent/guardian/provider may be expected to pick the participant up within 30 minutes. It is essential that we have a current, working emergency phone number on file.

8. Participation: We provide a variety of activities each day and encourage all to participate. Participants who choose not to join an activity may select another appropriate, productive activity. Any activity that is limited to a certain number of people will be offered on a first come, first serve basis. Some outings may cost additional money as noted on the quarterly calendar. For individuals who regularly choose not to participate in activities, we recommend that the participant’s care provider have them bring something from home that they would enjoy doing.

9. Transportation & Pick-Up/Drop-Off:Transportation to and from the program must be arranged by the participant or provider and must align with program hours (3:00 PM-6:00 PM). Arrival and departure should occur within 15 minutes of scheduled times. Late pick-up or early drop-off outside the allowed window may result in an additional fee of $5 per 15 minutes for extra supervision, unless the delay is due to The Arc or Dial-a-Ride transportation delays.