Community Based Programming is Available!!
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Taking the time to put PEOPLE first…
During a meeting in September, we discussed the Building Full Lives program with a member. When discussing that they get to choose what they do with their peers and the choice is theirs for the outings and what not, the member who was sitting arms crossed and head down and talking down immediately changed his…
Tips for Success from the Self Determination Channel!
Cindy and Ashley speak at schools and community organizations throughout Wisconsin sharing their stories and talking about issues that are important to them. In this video, these two self-advocates share a few tips that have helped them be successful and lead a self-determined life. A self-advocate is when “YOU speak up for yourself and what…
Community Based Day Services at Opportunity Inc.!!
MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN EVERY LIFE WE TOUCH Opportunity Inc. offers a community based day services program with individualized supports to support people to safely explore, connect and contribute to their communities while developing specific life skills. The Building Full Lives Model provides a pathway to greater independence, meaningful connections and relationships and employment. People are provided…
Fresh air! Friends! Exercise!
We headed out to the park for some fresh air, good friends and exercise! We try hard to get outside as much as possible in the Connections program.
Reminiscing about visiting the farm!
We were reminiscing today about our trip to The Farm last year. We missed the trip this year, but instead had lots of fun with the memories. One of our staff is kind enough to open her family farm to people to visit, enjoy the farm environment, play with the animals, have lunch and participate…
Person Centered Planning and Informed Choice is our Priority
Person Centered Planning means supports and services begin with dreams, goals, strengths and abilities. Based in the belief that everyone has the capacity to contribute, the person centered planning at the Connections Adult Day Services Program, builds and sustains relationships while providing opportunities for new learning through meaningful choices and self-direction. The Person Centered Planning…
Self Advocate
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!