Disability Pride: Celebrating the Whole Person
Creating a Healthy Lifestyle Through Wellness, Confidence, and Independence July is Disability [...]
5 Ways Parents Can Support Their Young Adult’s Journey Toward Wellness and Independence
Building a healthy lifestyle and greater independence happens through everyday practice. Whether [...]
Megan at CLE Austin Discusses How They View Neurodiversity
Being on the spectrum isn't as scary as what it seems in pop culture. It's just who you are.
CLE Interview with Gaige in Austin
In this student spotlight, College Living Experience sits down with one of our students to discuss what it’s really like to move to a new city, live away from family for the first time, and take meaningful steps toward independent living.
The Small Wins that Build Independence
When a young adult leaves home for college, a transition program, or a new community, families naturally focus on the big outcomes. Success is subjective and individual to the person and their family. It can also bring fear. Will they succeed academically? Make friends? Hold a job? Manage their responsibilities? Build a fulfilling adult life?
True Independent Living: Why Environment Matters
At College Living Experience (CLE), independence has always been more than a goal—it’s a developmental process. But real independence doesn’t take shape in isolation. It grows through exposure, variation, and the everyday unpredictability of life alongside others.
Alumni and Parents Share Personal Experiences, Challenges, and Triumphs at CLE
Join us for an engaging and insightful conversation featuring CLE alumni and their parents as they reflect on their experiences, challenges, and growth during their time at CLE. Together, they’ll share what CLE support truly looked like from both the student and parent perspective — and how the skills developed during the program translated into real-world independence after CLE.
April and Autism: Celebrating Every Step Forward
As we step into Autism Awareness Month, we’re excited to highlight two community partners who show a strong commitment to celebrating neurodiversity. Many CLE students identify as autistic, and we believe this month offers a perfect opportunity to celebrate the value of truly inclusive spaces.
Understanding the Path After High School
When families begin thinking about life after high school, the conversation often starts with one question: What’s next? For some, the answer feels obvious. For others, it feels overwhelming. Choice can feel like a double-edged sword — “I get to choose” and “How will we possibly decide?” — all at the same time.
Strategies for Young Adult to Focus on Next Steps After High School
This webinar provides parents with a roadmap to focus on practical strategies to help their young adults thrive whether their next step is a university campus, a vocational program, the workforce, or community volunteering.