EXPERIENCE NEXT STEP

Community

You’re not alone. Meet others at Next Step on the same journey and discover the power of friendship, fun and support.

Music

Music as medicine happens every day at Next Step. Write, perform, record or listen to original songs with our rockstar music therapist.

Mentorship

Set and reach new goals at school, on the job and beyond. Next Step can help personalize a plan for your success.

SEE THE DIFFERENCE

11,000+

Program attendees since 2001

9.8/10

Would recommend Next Step programs to a peer

95%

Young people feel empowered to make life changes

80+

Original songs written in Next Step’s Song Studio

FIND
YOUR
VOICE

In The Mirror

Kaitlin Slepian |

Have You Seen My Rights

Next Step Advocacy Group |

Decisions

Rare Genetic Campference |

Survivor

Grace Van Dyck |
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WHAT’S NEXT

Rare Disease Month: Our Spring Programs

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Next Step Comic Book Celebration & Art Exhibition

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