Day Program Services:

The focus of Day Programs is to provide a wide range of day time options to the individuals we serve.  We strive to support individuals with their goals as they work towards achieving their day time employment / activity choices.

We encourage individuals to explore a variety of opportunities in both agency owned businesses and their community.

We recognize that individual goals and dreams often change as they grow and experience life.  Through our ongoing planning process, our responsive staff works to ensure that as individuals goals change we are working to support them on their chosen path.  This can include anything from finding a new job, accessing social opportunities, joining local clubs or working towards retirement.

The Options We Offer Include:

Supported Employment

Supported Employment is competitive paid employment.  Employment may take place in either agency owned businesses or in the community.  Job Developers work to support the individuals to become independent & encourage the development of natural work place supports.

 Community Option

This option is designed for individuals who wish to participate in the community in a work experience / volunteer capacity, or in more leisure & community access opportunities.  If individuals require intensive long term support, the placements may need to be time limited due to our staffing ratios.  Individuals in  this option may also access the various skill & training classes offered, as well as any social activities.

Agency Business Option

Individuals may choose to access day time placements in agency owned businesses.  This option  provides individuals an opportunity to develop work skills and habits in a supported environment.  In addition to the training in the businesses, individuals in this option have access to our Employment program.  Many individuals use our businesses as a home base from which they access the wider community.    Individuals in this option can also access our various Skill Classes, Computer Training, Safety Classes, etc

Day Activity Program

This program is designed to serve individuals with higher needs.  The program's focus is on the development of life and social skills, personal care, communication, community awareness, and the opportunity for introduction to work.  Individuals seeking community access opportunities or a  transitional phase into other day program services, may choose to access this option. 

Other Opportunities Include:

Skill Classes - are offered  & cover  topics such as Job Prep, Self Advocacy & Human Rights, Community Awareness, Healthy Lifestyles, etc.

Computer Training - computers are available in some of the work areas & the staff provide support to those interested in learning their various uses. 

Social Events - Day Programs recognizes and is responsive to the social needs of the  individuals we serve.  For those employed we encourage and support their participation in company events  and   social gatherings.  We also have our own events such as an annual Christmas party, social gatherings, barbeques, etc.   These are very popular events and are well attended.

Questions?

• Contact - Sandra Alstad
  780 532 8436 (ext. 224)
  salstad@gpdamh.org

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