Aspire Beyond's goal is to help each individual learn how to function in the community with as much independence as possible. This is achieved by providing a stimulating and challenging environment.

We focus on both on-site and off-site activities that help develop positive life and work skills.   Safe and socially acceptable behavior is emphasized at all times. 

On-Site Skills & Activities

· Meal Planning & Shopping - grocery lists, shopping, communication with store personnel, and money exchanges. 

· Food Preparation - includes, range and oven usage, microwave, baking, cooking, making sandwiches, using kitchen utensils, serving food, clearing the table.

· Learning Skills - Computer entry, counting, math, reading, money, and problem solving.

Work Activities

Work type activities are essential for a successful transition from a school based environment to a workplace based environment.  We currently offer two work opportunities to help train and develop work type skills.

Volunteer Work:  Off-Site
Crew Cleaning at North Jeffco Senior Center – vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, window cleaning, etc.

Paid Employment:  On -Site

Document destruction at AB Document Destruction. Sorting & shredding of confidential documents.

Operating as AB Document Destruction, Aspire Beyond performs paper shredding and document destruction for businesses and individuals.

All shredding is done at our site in Wheat Ridge due to the fact that most of our workers are mentally and physically disabled. 

Wages (Jan ’08) are based on a prevailing wage of $12/hour for piece work (under a Commensurate Wage Certificate) in the document destruction area. Hourly positions enjoy a starting wage of $7.02 per hour.

Our shredding area is not open to the public and is monitored by our security system at all times.  As we operate under NAID security guidelines, workers must undergo criminal background and credit inquiries. Consent to random drug testing may also be required as a condition of employment.

· Household Sanitation - includes cleaning, washing dishes, clean up, vacuuming, scrubbing, dusting, window washing, and trash disposal.

· Socially acceptable behavior-greetings, questions, stranger awareness.

· Telephone skills- dialing, greetings, messages, emergency procedures, 911.

· Grooming skills-combing hair, washing hands and face, proper clothing appeal.

· Street Safety-crossing with the stop light, watching traffic.

· And Much More!

Off-Site Activities

Community Participation

Movies, bowling, Wheat Ridge Rec Center, swimming, basketball, nautilus, shopping, walking trails, miniature golf, zoo, special outings, restaurants, picnics, etc.

 A Colorado Non-Profit Corporation

303-463-4900

On the Web atwww.abdocs.com
& www.aspirebeyond.com

 4955 Iris Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Your Generous Contributions Help!

Aspire Beyond is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Any donation in excess of our shredding fee is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

“Aspire” –

    eagerly desire something great

“Beyond” –

      further on, ahead, onward

Quality and Variety

in Daily Activities

On Site:

Computers, Life Skills, Meal Prep, Reading and Math, Puzzles, Games Individual and Group Activities

In the Community:  Volunteering, Bowling, Recreation, Dining Out, Movies, & Entertainment

In the Workplace:  Employment and Income Opportunities