ADAM'S P.A.C.E.

ADAM’S P.A.C.E. began with a dream: Adam Taylor dreamed of attending Champlain College.

As a young man with Down Syndrome, Adam had always attended his community schools, learning and growing alongside his peers.

As his classmates prepared for high school graduation and college, Adam wondered: would he be able to go to college too?It was Adam’s dream supported by other families with youth with special needs and the vision of Riverside School Board and Champlain College – Saint Lambert that resulted in the establishment of the first P.A.C.E. class in 2005.

Adam’s story is one of hope, resilience, aspirations, and the future. His legacy carries on through the design of this program which builds self autonomy, academic levels, life skills and work study competencies for all those who walk through the door holding tightly to their dreams for the future.

The program was re-named ADAM’S P.A.C.E. to honor Adam and his role in the creation of this program. Sadly, Adam passed away after a courageous battle with leukemia.