The Day Program combines volunteer experiences, job readiness exploration, community integration and self-enrichment activities.
Volunteer Experiences
- Volunteer sites can be either independent, using natural support, or staff-supervised
- Individuals are trained on tasks and assessed on their progress
- The assessments are used as a blueprint to identify future employment interests
Job Readiness Exploration
- Individuals visit area businesses to determine interests and learn about opportunities
- Activities include computer skills training, mock interviews, resume writing, literacy training and self-determination curriculum
Community Integration
- Travel training
- Dance fitness classes through the University of Maryland, Baltimore
- Special Olympics
- Meaningful Day at parks, museums, local attractions, eateries, etc.
- Art groups
- Volunteer site placements
- Music enrichment
Self-Enrichment Activities
- Self-advocacy
- Health and wellness
Case Management
- Oversees service delivery
- Communicates with the individual’s family, advocates, and stakeholders as needed
- Attend individuals’ annual PCP (Person Centered Plan)
- Works with direct staff to support the individual in achieving outcomes and goals, as developed by the individual and team