Beacons, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public benefit nonprofit
empowering adults with diverse intellectual abilities!
SIGN UPs & Upcoming Dates
3/21/26: Club Beacons theme "Magic Kingdom Mixer" (5:30-8:30 pm) SOLD OUT
3/30/26-4/03/26: Voyager Spring Break Events
4/4/26: Club Beacons theme "Ready For Take Off" (5:30-8:30 pm)
Endless Possibilities are Waiting for You!
The Voyager Program is all about helping you live life on your terms—you choose how you spend your day and what goals you want to work on.
That’s where Voyager comes in. Whether you want to explore the community with friends or work 1:1 with a mentor, Voyager offers flexible, personalized support to help you do the things that matter most to you.
What Can You Do with Voyager?
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🎳 Explore the community – go to concerts, go hiking, bowling, mini-golf, and more!
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🎨 Take custom lessons – art, cooking, digital tools, and other interests
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📚 Get academic support – help with school or college
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💼 Work support – land a job, internship, or volunteer opportunity—and keep it!
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🏃 Fitness help – build and stick to a healthy routine
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💡 Start a micro-enterprise – develop your own small business idea
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🧭 Create a hybrid plan – spend part of the week at Beacons and part of it out in the community
Whatever your goals are, Voyager is here to support you in reaching them—your way.
Voyager Spring '26
Voyager Spring is January 5 - June 19
Voyager Spring Break Events
March 30th - April 3rd
Meet Our Team
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Alexia Beeler
Voyager Director
Enid Karrenberg
Voyager Specialist
Charles Price
Voyager Specialist
Nikole Barnes
Voyager Specialist
FAQS:
How many hours can a person get?
For Self-Determination clients, hours are governed by the funding available in the individual's spending plan and the goals for the service.
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Beacons' Voyager minimum hourly rate: $50
How do you sign up?
Start the process by completing the Interest Form.
Who works with the applicant?
Our Voyager mentors are insured, live-scanned and pre-trained before working with the "voyager" to make sure he/she/they is aware of any safety, behavior or health issues that may impact the provision of services and to make sure the mentor knows how to support the trainee. Voyagers will be in good hands!
How to get self-determination funding?
Start the process now!
1. Watch an orientation video through the SDRC or SCDD (SDRC.org website),
2. Then if you want to enroll in the self-determination program, notify your service coordinator.
3. Create a person-centered plan so that you can figure out what you want to do and what services you need.
4. Attend a meeting with your service cordinator to create an Independent Budget.
5. Once you get your Independent Budget, create your spending plan and submit it to your service coordionator for approval. Once approved, submit it to the fiscal management service you selected to start the "voyage!"
Is Beacons insured?
Yes, Beacons is insured for community and onsite activities.
Are Beacons employees "live-scanned"?
Yes! All staff undergo background checks and complete training in mandated reporting, zero tolerance policies, how to provide accommodations, and more!
For more information, please contact: Passport@BeaconsNorthCounty.com