Learning Never Ends - South

Learning Never Ends (LNE) runs day habilitation centers in the greater Columbus area, and this is its South center in Pickerington. LNE describes its centers as safe, accepting and creative places where people with developmental disabilities keep learning and take part in community life, with a focus on lifelong learning, wellness and employment. It serves people with autism, Asperger's, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, spina bifida, seizure disorders, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, dual diagnosis and other developmental disabilities. Its social and recreational programs were developed working closely with the Nisonger Center at The Ohio State University. A reviewer calls it a day habilitation center with well-planned days, events and outings and friendly staff, and another praised staff during a day trip to Putt&Play in Grove City; one reviewer raised concerns about how the program's vans are driven.

Each LNE center offers social skill development, community inclusion opportunities, continuing education opportunities, employment services and job coaching. Staff carry out behavioral plans and provide medication administration, and LNE provides non-medical transportation. Reviewers describe planned outings and events, such as a day trip to a mini-golf and play center.

Learning Never Ends - South is at 200 Hill Rd S, Pickerington, OH 43147. Google lists hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekends, so call to confirm the program schedule. LNE also has centers in north Columbus (Cleveland Ave), west Columbus (Transamerica Dr), Upper Arlington (Mobile Dr) and Lancaster. Call the South center at (614) 582-1182 to ask about eligibility, funding and a visit.