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First, we partner with several universities that have Therapeutic Recreation and Applied Behavior Analysis programs from which we recruit our summer staff. By working for Ascendigo, they obtain [...]

We have evacuated our summer camp for multiple fires and our practice has been to evacuate during pre-evacuation to maximize the safety of our participants and staff. Because we transport our [...]

The higher trip count number comes from an earlier version of our application that was shared with the Post Independent prematurely. Before our final application was accepted, we found a gross [...]

By Shelley Hendrix A friend of mine once asked what age her son with autism should be before engaging in job readiness. My answer? Right now. Do not pass GO. Build the skills necessary for [...]

By Sam Tober Marginalized groups have always existed in our society, and it’s encouraging to see that movements like #MeToo and Black Lives Matter are being heard. Sadly, there is still a [...]

Ascendigo commits to maintain and implement best practice standards with respect to soil health, weed, domestic animals, and livestock management. We began weed mitigation last Fall and are [...]

Our non-summer activities from September 1 – May 31 will be approximately 20-50% reduced compared to summer activities. We have committed to limiting peak days to 100 people or less for no more [...]

No. Our main offices will remain in Carbondale and only administrative staff working in on-site programs will use these spaces.

The buildings for Ascendigo Ranch total approximately 50% (half) of the total building space that would be allowed if the Whitecloud/Harmony residential development was built as planned and [...]

No. Ascendigo will be conducting a philanthropic campaign to fund the build-out. Funding will come from private donors and grants, and will we will not seek tax-payer support.