LIFELONG LEARNER UNIVERSITY
the next chapter starts here:
Lifelong Learner University (LLU), by Valley Sheltered Workshop (VSW), is a college-inspired learning community designed for adults with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and members of the neurodiverse community who are ready to continue learning, building independence, creating meaningful friendships, and prepare for what's next.
After high school and transition programs end, learning and personal growth shouldn't. Every individual deserves opportunities to keep learning, growing, and thriving throughout adulthood.
LLU was created to open new doors and provide the next step—a welcoming and supportive community where individuals can continue developing life skills, exploring new interests, building confidence, fostering meaningful relationships, and increase active engagement in their communities. Because the journey of learning never ends—it is lifelong.
our mission:
LLU exists to relieve family stress and strengthen communities by creating opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and members of the neurodiverse community to learn, grow, build friendships, increase independence, and prepare for meaningful lives within their communities.
summer 2026 Lifelong learner classes
llu summer 2026 classes:
LLU Summer 2026 classes meet from 3-6pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays @ VSW.
See what we've been learning! --------->
***Registration has now ended. Please see above to apply for Fall 2026 classes!
Monday: Community Learning
Participants have been learning about the community through special guest visitors from local organizations, first responders, therapy groups, and community leaders.
This class has helped participants understand how the community works, ask questions, build confidence, and connect with the people and services around them.
Tuesday: Fundamentals
Thursday: Cooking with vsw
Tuesday Fundamentals has focused on building strong everyday skills through meaningful themes connected to holidays, seasons, and days of significance.
Participants have explored planting, service projects, arts and crafts, cooking fundamentals, daily living skills, communication, reading, numbers, and hands-on learning activities.
Thursday: Cooking with vsw
Thursday: Cooking with vsw
Thursday’s Cooking with VSW class has focused on cooking, budgeting, meal planning, and the fundamentals of independent living.
Participants have taken community trips to the grocery store, learned kitchen safety, how to prepare meals together, explored budgeting, and have been building confidence using real-life skills.