Mt. SAC Adults with Disabilities

02/09/2026

Let's share some kudos for Yesenia Serrano!👏

👩‍🏫Yesenia has taken AWD classes for the last few years now. The "Introduction to Your Rights & Responsibilities in the Workplace" and "Self Determination" classes helped her feel workforce ready enough to get a part-time job at Dollar Tree, where she still works while continuing to take classes.

👩‍🎓Last year, Yesenia completed the Physical Therapy Aide program through Short-Term Vocational, a goal she has had since she started attending AWD classes. Now, her goal is to continue learning more about the profession before getting a job in the field. Yesenia says that all of the AWD classes helped prepare her for academic success!

We look forward to seeing what Yesenia does next!

02/03/2026

We are excited to announce that we have returned to Westmont Park Community Center for Adults with Disabilities classes! This Winter and Spring, students can take the Practical Living Skills class on Thursdays, 9am-11:50am. There is still plenty of space in this class for Winter and Spring, so students can join today by calling (909) 274-4192, emailing awd@mtsac.edu, or simply showing up to class.

📋The Practical Living Skills class teaches students how to successfully integrate into the community setting. Topics covered include creating a personal care maintenance schedule, laundry day steps, making a weekly meal plan, and becoming a self-advocate.

📍Westmont Park Community Center, 1808 W. 9th St., Pomona, CA 91766

02/03/2026

Introducing a NEW class location: Covina Public Library! Come take the Romantic Relationships class, which takes place on Tuesdays, 10am-12:20pm and still has plenty of space. Call (909) 274-4192 or email awd@mtsac.edu to sign up, or simply show up to class!

❤️Part of our Independent Living Skills series for adults with disabilities, the Romantic Relationships class provides an overview of adult relationships, including friendships, romantic, and intimate relationships. Students will learn about relationship-building skills, dating, healthy relationship behavior, boundaries, and more.

📍Covina Public Library: 234 N. Second Ave., Covina, CA 91723

10/01/2025

The 2025 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Career & Resource Fair is this almost here! This is a collaborative event hosted by the Department of Rehabilitation Orange/San Gabriel District and Pomona Valley America's Job Center of CA.

Connect with local organizations, and access resources and training programs to support your job search.

The event will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 10am to 1pm at the Pomona Valley America's Job Center (1460 E Holt Ave. Suite #130, Pomona, CA 91767). Use entrance gates #2 and #3.

For questions or accommodation requests, contact the event organizer, Isabelle Huber, at (626) 669-8261 or isabelle.huber@dor.ca.gov.

09/12/2025

Come to our art show opening tomorrow!

Tomorrow is our 20th annual Intergenerational Art Show in partnership with City of Walnut! Come to the Walnut Senior Center (21215 La Puente Rd., Walnut, CA 91789) on Saturday, September 13 between 1:00pm and 3:00pm for the opening reception and live art auction. This year's theme is "Health and Well-Being."

Can't make it tomorrow? This exhibition, which features a variety of mediums from a diverse group of students and community members, will be on display at the Walnut Senior Center from Monday, September 15 through Friday, September 19 (8am-4:30pm).

03/21/2025

The School of Continuing Education, in collaboration with the Equity Center, is excited to announce our 3rd annual anti-ageism campaign: Age Without Limits. Ageism refers to how we think (stereotypes), feel (prejudice), and act (discrimination) towards others or ourselves based on age. Ageism affects all of us throughout life and exists in our institutions, our relationships, and ourselves.

This campaign aims to tackle ageism by changing how we all think, feel, and act towards age and aging. Please join us for a variety of events designed to achieve this aim. All events are free and open to the public. Visit our campaign site to learn more about the events, register, and get involved. Visit tinyurl.com/AgeWithoutLimits for more information.

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from our AWD students! We hope you all have a great night. 🎃

10/03/2024

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Learn more at dol.gov/NDEAM.

Did you know that the AWD program offers classes that can help students meet their employment goals? Courses such as Social Skills for the Workforce (ACCS SSW) and Introduction to your Rights and Responsibilities in the Workplace (ACCS RRW) aim to prepare our students for a career.

Has the AWD program helped YOU with your career goals? Drop a comment and let us know! ⬇

09/23/2024

Mt. SAC AWD/IMPACT students have been enjoying Drawing and Watercolor Painting classes on Wednesday afternoons in Building 80 with instructor Lia May-Byrd. Our students are so creative! ✍️🎨

09/10/2024

Power has been restored! Classes back in session! See you at 1:00

09/10/2024

Please share! No classes this morning due to power outage

08/26/2024

Happy first day of Fall term, AWD students! Here is some inspiration for the start of the school year:

Johanna, a longtime AWD student, began her sewing journey last year when she enrolled in a Sewing and Design class through the Vocational Re-Entry (VRE) program. Johanna at first struggled to sew a basic stitch, but over time, she developed her skill set and confidence. This past Spring term, Johanna was enrolled in the VRE Production of Boutique Crafts for Retail Sales class, where she created her very own dress! 💃 She worked tirelessly and with a positive attitude over the months to complete her project. Johanna loved learning new techniques and making her own product. In the future, Johanna would like to use her sewing skills to create other items such as baby blankets to donate to those in need. She is thankful to Mt. SAC for the class opportunities and to her instructor, Noelia B., for all her support and inspiration!

Beautiful work, Johanna! Keep it up. 👏