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Madison Fields farm offers therapy, job training and ag education for adults on the autism spectrum
Summary
Madison Fields, a 275-acre farm associated with Madison House Foundation, provides equine therapy, job-readiness workshops, agricultural education for schools and community events, with financial support from Montgomery County, the state of Maryland, donors and volunteers.
Madison Fields, a 275-acre farm run by supporters of the Madison House Foundation in Montgomery County, offers farm-based therapeutic programs, job-readiness training and agricultural education aimed primarily at adults on the autism spectrum.
Organizers said the farm was launched to fill a gap in services for adults with autism, focusing on socialization, employment skills and community belonging. The site includes a riding arena with an accessibility ramp for people with physical challenges, therapeutic equine activities, a soap-making operation…
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