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pathways program life skills facility
Mercer Island, WA

Mercer Island School District’s Pathways program provides adult students with disabilities aged 18-21 with vocational training and life skills to assist in the transition to independent adult living.

For this innovative program, AGD adapted a SAGE modular classroom, integrating spaces for independent living, post-secondary education, and employment preparation – including a kitchen, laundry, living room, an office area, and classrooms. The design of the facility goes beyond code-mandated ADA accessibility requirements, considering sightlines for students in wheelchairs; adaptive cabinet inserts to allow access to storage on high shelves; large restroom facilities with generous sink and counter spaces to allow a student and a caring adult to practice life skills side by side.

This facility exemplifies dedication to creating inclusive environments that promote personal growth and independence for all learners.

- School district opens new Pathways building for Adult Transition Program
- Beyond the Ramp for a Sense of Belonging – One School District’s Story in Creating an Accessible Space for Students with Disabilities