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Established in 1970, ECLC is an accredited, nonprofit offering "Education, Careers & Lifelong Community” to children and adults with special needs. These include lifelong challenges of autism, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities and other developmental disabilities. ECLC operates schools in Chatham and Ho-Ho-Kus, educating nearly 300 students, from ages 5 to 21. All students graduate ECLC with a clear plan for their future! ECLC offers post-graduate employment services through an affiliate, Community Personnel Services. Employment specialists from CPS help students find meaningful jobs in their communities and provide ongoing support and advocacy in the workplace. CPS also provides Support Coordination services. ECLC offers its graduates the option of enrolling in the PRIDE Adult Program with centers in Paramus and Florham Park. At PRIDE, adult clients choose their daily activities and spend time out in the community every day. They also have opportunities to work through P.R.I.D.E.CO.