The Institute embraces, empowers and engages its students to offer opportunities for greater accomplishments in higher education and career realization.

ADA Accommodations

Students with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The Institute assists in providing services for eligible students of the ADA.

The Old Forge Center offers five programs:

• High School Completion


• Enrichment Program (vocational, daily living skills, functional academics)


• Pre-College Program (social and academic preparatory experience)


• Associate Degree Program (concentrations in Early Childhood Education, Health Care Management)


• Travel and Tourism (hospitality industry preparation)

Students benefit from a strong and structured activity schedule, social skills development programs and a person centered academic support system. Residential living in a nurturing and success oriented setting in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains of New York State fosters a culture of caring, inclusion, community service and environmental preservation. Students benefit from small classrooms, multiple modality presentations and ongoing assessments to chart next steps.