Not Your Average Day Program For Adults With Disabilities
Providing opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities to grow personally, develop socially, and be active members of the community.
Not Your Average Day Program For Adults With Disabilities
Providing opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities to grow personally, develop socially, and be active members of the community.
Providing Opportunities & Changing Perceptions
LIFE SKILLS
Helping Friends grow in self-advocacy, social awareness, safety, and daily living skills.
SERVICE LEARNING & EMPLOYMENT
Group activities that begin on campus as part of our Weekday Program.
ADVOCACY THROUGH THE ARTS
Using visual and performing arts to build three main skill areas: self-advocacy, self-expression, and confidence.
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PARTNER
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GIVE
Your generosity is what makes Friends Life Community possible.
VOLUNTEER
Friends Treat Truck
The Friends’ Treat Truck is a mobile ice cream truck that serves up frozen treats, good times, and big smiles for private parties, corporate events, and pop up markets around the city.
Tandem Troupe
Lights, Camera, Action – It’s Your Time To Shine
Tandem Troupe is Friends Life Community’s traveling acting ensemble, performing at schools and businesses and for the general public. The troupe’s joyful and moving performances are a showcase for FLC’s Advocacy Through The Arts program where adults with disabilities practice acting and roleplaying and have the chance to write and perform their own personal works of art live on stage, in front of a public audience.
Friendmade Goods
Art From The Heart Of Our Community
Friendmade Goods are available through our online shop and at various pop up markets and events throughout the year. Featuring the work of adults with disabilities who particpate in our immersive Weekday Program, our line of Friendmade Goods includes original art, prints, homegoods, accessories, and branded merchandise. Practicing self-expression and exploring both creative and business skills, the Friends make, package, and sell original works and wares throughout the Nashville community.
Friends Treat Truck
The Friends’ Treat Truck is a mobile ice cream truck that serves up frozen treats, good times, and big smiles for private parties, corporate events, and pop up markets around the city.
Tandem Troupe
Lights, Camera, Action – It’s Your Time To Shine
Tandem Troupe is Friends Life Community’s traveling acting ensemble, performing at schools and businesses and for the general public. The troupe’s joyful and moving performances are a showcase for FLC’s Advocacy Through The Arts program where adults with disabilities practice acting and roleplaying and have the chance to write and perform their own personal works of art live on stage, in front of a public audience.
Friendmade Goods
Art From The Heart Of Our Community
Friendmade Goods are available through our online shop and at various pop up markets and events throughout the year. Featuring the work of adults with disabilities who particpate in our immersive Weekday Program, our line of Friendmade Goods includes original art, prints, homegoods, accessories, and branded merchandise. Practicing self-expression and exploring both creative and business skills, the Friends make, package, and sell original works and wares throughout the Nashville community.
Latest Posts
Weaving Connection: Tension and Unity at Friends Life Community
We kick off the work week every Monday morning with a standing team meeting. It’s a beautiful circle of individuals. Everyone brings professional expertise, unique skill sets, and different perspectives, yet mutual values and a joint mission connect us. Even in the best of teams, working with people is complex and can create tension among members. Luckily, I believe that strong teams and healthy communities require tension.
The Secret to Spreading Joy and the Science Behind It
The smile on Katie’s face when she handed the staff at Friends Life Community a colorful mystery box, was infectious. The box was wrapped in copy paper, decorated with various illustrations of the sun, flowers, rainbows, butterflies, and bright green grass. We...
Five Essential Steps for Fostering Inclusion in the Workplace
In today's workforce, creating an inclusive workplace is not just a nice idea but is also a competitive advantage. Inclusivity means ensuring that everyone, regardless of their abilities, feels valued and appreciated and can contribute to the organization's success. ...
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