Triangle, Inc. held an open house for a new program for adults with autism, or neurodiverse, at their remodeled location in downtown Malden on Wednesday. Triangle, Inc. is a 50-year-old nonprofit based in Malden that serves people with disabilities and their families. It partnered with the Commonwealth to develop and design a new program, the Prism Program, that offers a variety of employment, job training, independent living and social skills programs for autistic, transition-age young adults. This ground-breaking program and space is designed for young adults with autism who have aged out of the public school system at 22 years old and now need a pathway to independent living. The Prism Program is a one-of-a-kind model that serves young autistic adults with individualized services and provides a judgement-free zone to help members build social bonds with their peers.
Mayor Gary Christenson and State Representatives Paul Donato and Kate Lipper-Garabedian were in attendance.
Triangle, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Coleman Nee thanked donors for their support.Triangle, Inc. CEO Coleman Nee presented a plaque to Board of Directors Member Mark DeOliveira (at left) of The TJX Companies for TJX’s dedication. The plaque will be hung inside Triangle Inc.’s cafe and commons lounge.Check presentation, pictured from left to right: Rally 2 Give Foundation Co-Founder Matt St. Jean, Triangle, Inc. Board President Michael Moran, State Representatives Paul Donato and Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Mayor Gary Christenson, Triangle, Inc. CEO Coleman Nee and Rally 2 Give Foundation Co-Founder Richard St. Jean. Rally 2 Give donated $30,000 to Triangle, Inc. Also represented was the Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation, which donated to the learning and collaboration lab. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)Mayor Gary Christenson (in center) with Triangle, Inc. members Jacob Grant (at left) and Gavin Milligan during Wednesday’s Prism Program open house at Triangle, Inc.Mayor Gary Christenson said Triangle, Inc. provides support for adults with disabilities once they age out of school age.Pictured from left to right: Triangle, Inc. Board of Directors members David Gordon and Mark DeOliveira, Triangle Inc. Chief Integrity Officer Melissa Strout, Lily Schermerhorn and State Rep. Paul Donato.
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