Communication and self-direction
Making choices, expressing preferences, and leading their own creative work.
For service coordinators
Refer someone to Allen Academy of the Arts.
A one-page summary, plain criteria, and a direct line to a person.
Now enrolling for our November 16 opening. Referrals welcome through your ACRC service coordinator.
At a glance
The essentials.
| Program | Creative and performing arts day program for adults with developmental disabilities |
|---|---|
| Service area | Sacramento and Yolo counties |
| Hours | Mon–Fri, 9:00–3:00 (office 8:30–4:00) |
| Ratios | 1:2 · 1:3 · 1:6, set by each person’s needs |
| Who | Adults 18 with a diploma, or 22 and older, with an ACRC referral and an interest in the arts; able to take part safely in groups and community settings and follow basic safety directions |
| Screening | Within 5 business days of a complete referral |
| Authorization | Timeline set by ACRC |
| Planning | Person-centered plan (initial ISP) within 30 days of start |
| Reporting | Daily notes, monthly internal review, semi-annual and annual reports, plus the initial ISP |
| Staff training | 40-hour specialized plan, orientation in the first two weeks, ongoing training twice a year |
| Location | Legacy Center, 2324 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95816 |
| Contact | hello@allenacademyarts.com · (916) 271-5462 |
IPP/ISP alignment
Voice
People
City
Three outcome areas, measured from baseline.
Within six months, we aim for growth in three areas, measured against the person’s own IPP/ISP goals.
Independence and social participation
Building skills and relationships through ensemble work, jams, and performance.
Community participation
Weekly community learning experiences, documented in the Music Passport.
We set a baseline at intake, track progress in daily notes and monthly review, and report semi-annually and annually to the person, their family, and you. These are what we aim for and measure, never a guarantee.
Start here
Referral inquiry.
Tell us how to reach you. A person at Allen will follow up to take the next step, and everything else moves through secure channels.
Referral form
Bring your Legend by.
Tours are open to families, coordinators, and anyone who knows them best.