Application Process

  1. Ensure the applicant meets the admissions requirements listed below. To help SA Life Academy learn more about your adult, please click here to fill out a prospective family questionnaire.

  2. Once the questionnaire is completed, you will receive an email from samantha@salifeacademy.org to set up a tour of the campus. Your adult needs to be present at the tour so our staff can get to know him/her better.

  3. Fill out the application you receive at the tour and return it to SA Life Academy or email it to Samantha at samantha@salifeacademy.org.

  4. Once an application is received, you will be added to our waitlist.

Admission Requirements

In order to be considered for admission to SA Life Academy, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be diagnosed with an intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD)

  • Must be 18 or over

  • Must not require one on one assistance

  • Must not exhibit aggressive behavior or be a danger to themselves or others

  • Must not be at high risk for elopement (running away)

  • Must be able to independently transition throughout the day

  • Must be able to handle reasonably crowded or stimulating environments in the community

  • Independence with toileting and hygiene (does not require assistance)

  • Must not be medically fragile or need extensive medical care (No onsite nurse or medical staff)