Programs & Services offered
For The " Developmentally / Intellectually Delayed"
Programs are easy to adapt to and are introduced at a slow pace for the acceptance and comprehension by the participant. Our programs are developed to help the participant learn the skills needed to help them function in their changing environment.
Individuals are able to learn to read, money math, vocational, job skills and many more...
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Our programs are developed to help the participant learn the skills needed to help them function in their changing environment.
Program outline
Library
Consumers will visit the library in their community and participate in various literacy programs that are tailored to meet their skill level.
Creative Design
Gives participants a chance to be expressive and create new and exciting crafts.
Self- Esteem
Clients are able to participate in activities to build motivation, self- esteem/ respect which help them display a more positive out- look on life or social issues. they experience.
Scrap booking
Over the time spent at the program, participants will be collecting items, taking pictures and gathering information from all the events they participated in over the year.
Budgeting
Participants are taught to save their money in "Save Me Bags" each week. They will be learning coin and bill recognition, simple addition and subtraction skills, counting skills, mock shopping and more...
Physical Fitness
Promotes healthy living and participants are able to exercise and do various activities such as, bowling, Yoga,, Basket- ball & other group related activities.
Communication/ Social/ Life skills
Various communication, social and life skills will be taught using visual aids and activities. Participants will develop and enhance their skills through verbal activities and community outings.
Volunteer Opportunity
Gives the participants the opportunity to experience and develop new skills in a community setting, group setting or independently.
Science & Nature
Participants are able to learn, create and explore their world through nature and various science experiments. They will learn about creation, inventions and life cycle.
Vocational Training
Participants will develop and learn skills to cook, wash dishes, do laundry, household chores, packing, wrapping, sorting and more.
Hygiene & Wellness
Gives the participants a chance to practice and learn about hygiene and proper grooming.
Fitness Tracker
The participants are able to go on walks in the community while they track their steps, explore and exercise.
Computer
Gives the participant a chance to learn how to use a computer, create a e-mail address, and access various things in their community by using the internet.
Photography
The participant has the opportunity to learn how to use a camera and take pictures that will be developed for professional use in scrap-booking for the center and on our website.
Swimming
Participants are able to visit community pools and splash pads for leisure activity and exercise.
Employment Readiness Skills
Participants have the opportunity to learn how to prepare a resume, discuss job opportunities, practice interview skill and search for a job or volunteer placement.
Journaling (Literacy)
A variety of skills are learned and developed through various activities to help the participants learn to read, write,, comprehend and recognize new words. (Abilities according to skill level)
Office Skills
Helps participants in resume writing , computer knowledge, and teaches them how to use a fax machine, scanner, the internet, and answering the phones.
Sensory
Many of our participants like to be stimulated or may be over stimulated by sound, touch, taste, smell, or even visually, This gives them a chance to relax and helps calm feelings of anxiety.
Cooking
Participants are able to learn how to cook and prepare simple healthy meals using the Canadian Food Guide.
Bus Training
Participants are able to learn different bus routes in their community. For instance, their way to and from the program. This class will enhance their independent skills, knowledge and community awareness.
Home Economics
Participants are able to learn new task usually done in the home, such as laundry, proper dish washing and sewing. They will also learn safety tips around using a stove & microwave
Virtual Programming
Participants are able to join us virtually to engage in fun online programming.
Community Integration
Participants are able to explore their community, go on trips, excursions and visit historical sites. Example: Fire Station, Thompson Memorial, Zoo, The Aquarium and more... .
The majority of the programs are developed by the staff and tailored to the skills and developmental level of the participants and their changing needs.
Supports
The support and services we provided are unique in that they are strictly tailored to the individuals needs and skill level, they change according to the development of the individual.
We strive for change and advocate for all our participants through community integration and the implementation of vocational skills through volunteer placements in the community.
Programs are easy to adapt to and are introduced at a slow pace for the acceptance and comprehension by the participant.
We offer a 1:6 ratio, to be able to support our participants changing needs and provide a variety of different activities where participants have the opportunity to develop, learn achieve and implement new skills.
Counselling Services
Our services are not only for the individuals we support but also for their families. We provide counselling to families who are in need of support to better assist their child/ loved ones changing needs.
Stressed?
Depressed ?
Anxious?
Need to talk regarding the development of your child or loved one?
No where to turn? Turn to us, we can help.
Receive counselling from our social work team. Get helpful tips and strategies on how to cope with family dynamics, your child's growing and developmental needs and the stressors of everyday life.
This service is scheduled by appointment ONLY. Individuals must have already registered with our program.
Our Drop-In / Day Respite provides a chance for parents to leave their child or loved one for a few hours during the day.
The participants will take part in the regular scheduled Day Program activities happening while they are in attendance.
They will be involved in various recreational and structured activities. (Please see the Program Outline for a list of programs offered at the centre.)