ASCEND Day Program

ASCEND will offer an assortment of other activities the client may choose to build their individual schedule on. From digital media and technology to volunteering, social skills, health and wellness, recreation, employment skills and paid work (when available). ASCEND will always honor the client’s right to choose how they want to spend their time in the program.

“Where Taste Meets Tech” With its 11-foot-wide digital media vending machine, 10 flat-screen TVs, and impressive stage lights, the Digital Cafe and Lounge (ASCEND’s Job Training Center) is the new go-to spot in South Sacramento, located at 2251 Florin Road Ste. 156, Sacramento, CA 95822, inside the Florin Square Business, Art, and Shopping Center. The Digital Cafe has sparked excitement within the community. At the Digital Cafe and Lounge, young adults with developmental disabilities are trained in various roles within the cafe, from food preparation, mastering microeconomics with the state-of-the-art vending machine, and audio/visual production with the top-notch sound and lighting systems on the stage, young adults experience pride and purpose, knowing they are making a tangible difference. The Digital Cafe and Lounge fosters an inclusive space where abilities are celebrated, and barriers are dismantled. It provides a safe environment for building job skills, confidence, and independence, empowering individuals for life. Moreover, beyond vocational training, the Digital Cafe and Lounge cultivates a sense of community, raising awareness about the challenges faced by people with disabilities and championing inclusion.