The Connections Adult Day Services Program works diligently to support true community engagement and inclusion. The Connections Adult Day Services program believes that all people want to have interesting places to go and want to engage or participate in meaningful activities. The Connections Adult Day Services Program believes in companionship and connection, meaning we believe…
Jessica has been hard at work building the Self Advocacy group! She is beginning to teach classes on self advocacy using the Safe and Free curriculum. Jessica says she is a Self Advocate because she likes to help others and teach classes. We are so thankful for the work Jessica does to help empower people!
Do you enjoy cooking? Does COVID-19 have you stuck at home? Sign up for our Virtual Cool Cuisine Class!! Join in with your friends and learn how to make some amazing treats! Contact saras@oppincwi.org or text 715-432-7601 for more information!
LS began acting differently. Because staff developed a rapport with her and knew her well, they recognized that something was different. LS was not able to communicate what was happening to her. She could not communicate that she needed help. She could not communicate that she could no longer see. Before LS had eye surgery…
Did you know that Opportunity Inc. provides safe and reliable wheelchair accessible transportation? All of our drivers meet the driving criteria, pass the annual van training and are even PCW trained for any expected or unexpected needs. Our staff are dedicated and caring! Contact us for more information!
Our Connections building in Wausau has endless opportunities for both indoor and outdoor programming. Our program, newly constructed in 2018, offers plenty of space for unique programming opportunities. The building features a sensory room, technology lab, multi-purpose room and a day use area. These rooms support us to help create individualized experiences for participants to…
How does Building Full Lives use Emergent Learning? Emergent learning is an essential component of the Building Full Lives program at Connections. Emergent learning is a flexible approach that relies on the participants interests and the circumstances of the day to dictate the learning content. It means staff may come with a loose plan in…
Hello everyone, I completed my yearly casemanagement assessment with D on the phone yesterday, in preparation for his doctor appt tomorrow. I want to commend everyone for the high level of face-to-face support that Opp Inc is giving D. He explained that he is given FOUR face to face staff contacts a day, at each…
Class Name: Book Club Dates: Thursdays June 11, 18, 25, July 2,9,16,23,30 & August 6,13,20 Times: 9:00am-10:00am Allow yourself to get lost in your imagination as animated story tellers red books to you as part of this weekly Book Club. Goals: Active listening during storytelling can improve listening skills, comprehension and creativity. Interested in signing…
Class Name: Building Full lives Dates: Wednesdays June 10,17, 24, July 1,8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5,12,19 Times: 12:30pm-1:30pm Through this class, participants are engaged in discovery and exploration opportunities to learn about themselves and the community. Staff actively look for and highlight participants are supported to explore and learn about resources and opportunities…
