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Day Programs for Adults with Disabilities and Aging Adults with Disabilities
The Adult Day Services Program is a service designed to enrich the quality of life of its participants.
It promotes opportunities to experience adult roles, develop personal competence, and exercise independence.
Programming utilizes areas of natural supports and advocacy with an emphasis on materials and language that promote a positive self image.
The Program also assesses competencies, needs, preferences and interests and offers individualized learning experiences.
Participants in this program are encouraged to form meaningful relationships and to become contributing and productive members in their community. .
Program Activities Include:
CRAFTING
COOKING/BAKING
GARDENING
RECREATIONAL SPORTS
ADULT GAMES
MUSIC APPRECIATION
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Chaplin:
Michelle Charron
Phone: 860-455-1331
Fax: 860-455-1372
Norwich:
Michelle Charron
Phone: 860-859-4148 Ext 311
Fax: 860-455-1372
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
Employment Orientation
Participants explore work/business opportunities in the community.
Volunteer Work
Participants can utilize their vocational skills and learn new opportunities through volunteer experiences.
Self Improvement Group Activities
Participants become involved in community based activities such as health exercise and sporting activities.
Community Interests
Participants utilize cultural as well as social opportunities in the community such as visits to the library, museums, theater, banks and shopping excursions.
Center Programming
Participants in this program opt to remain in-Center and utilize the opportunities available within Easter Seals (see Center Activities.)
Functional Skill Enhancement
Participants increase their skills related to adult living by enhancing their abilities to communicate, dress themselves, eat skillfully and independently and more.
Volunteer Companion Program
Participants enjoy the benefits of an integrated leisure setting with non-disabled peers. Volunteers from the community match their interests with those of the participants.
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