What is Anchor to Windward?

Anchor to Windward is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to developing the full potential of special needs adults and adolescents by teaching a variety of social and daily living skills and offering recreational programming.

 

ATW is aimed at two distinct groups that operate separately: adults aged 20 and older who have finished school; and in-school adolescents aged 13-22.

 

Clients from the adolescent group may join the 20+ group when they leave school or when they reach the age of 22.

 

Our two programs and two social clubs offer a network of support and trust. They emphasize and encourage peer socialization as will as continual growth and exploration of ones own skill set, which is developed by a variety on mini-courses and peer group projects.

 

Programming for both groups is usually on alternate days from 3 pm to 6 pm and includes all supplies as well as a meal prepared and shared by the group.

 

Each group is limited to 12 individuals and may occasionally be divided by gender.



Providing independent living and social networking services to adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities including Down Syndrome, Asperger's Syndrome, and other disabilities that stem from early childhood.

 


ATW, Inc

A Non-Profit Corporation

600 Loring Avenue
Salem, MA 01970

 

Mailing address:
PO Box 813
Marblehead, MA 01945
Tel: 978-740-0013
Fax: 978-740-0014
info@ATW813.org