About CIP Amherst

The largest and most populous suburb of Buffalo, New York, Amherst has frequently been ranked as the Safest City in America. In July 2010, CNNMoney.com ranked Amherst 42nd in a list of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in America.

CIP Amherst is located next door to Daemen College and central to 12 college and university options within easy travel distance. Students have convenient access to nearby attractions such as Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lake Erie’s beaches Toronto, Ontario, and the one of the nations best parks systems.

College Academic Supports

Students with learning differences who choose to purse a course of study at a local college, university or vocational program receive individualized support and direction from CIP’s academic support team.

CIP Amherst offers support at a wide-variety of 2-year, 4-year and university options while students pursue majors such as Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education, Animal Care, Engineering and Fine Arts.

Internship, Job & Community Service Opportunities

CIP Amherst helps prepare young adults with Asperger’s, autism, ADHD and other learning differences for the world of work. From resume development to job coaching, CIP’s career department supports students while they pursue their interests.

Amherst, New York and the Niagara regional offers unique opportunities in the fields of technology, the arts, parks and recreation, social work, culinary arts and much more.

Comfortable Apartment Living

Students reside in fully furnished apartments located nearby CIP offices and classrooms. Living with an apartment-mate, each student has their own bedroom and shares the bathroom, kitchen and living room.

Independent living supports offered within apartments include menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning, assistance with time management and organization and more so that students learn real-life skills and routines.

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Two Week Summer Program

Young adults with Asperger’s syndrome, ADHD, NLD and other Learning Differences have the unique opportunity to practice their newly found skills in a fun and supportive environment during CIP’s two week Summer Programs.