Day Support Programs

Skill-building activities designed around your abilities

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Computer Room

  • Device navigation, internet safety, and productivity app instruction
  • Assistive technology training — screen readers, voice control, and accessibility settings
  • Digital communication skills — email, video calls, and safe online conduct
Builds digital independence using assistive tech tools, supporting access to telehealth portals, banking apps, and community resources with less reliance on caregivers.
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Photography

  • Camera and smartphone technique — framing, composition, and lighting basics
  • Photo editing using accessible, low-complexity software tools
  • Creative storytelling through imagery for self-expression and portfolio building
Photography's visual nature removes barriers that written or verbal expression can present — giving participants a confidence-building medium for communication and self-advocacy.
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Cooking

  • Kitchen safety — appliance use, knife handling, food storage, and label reading
  • Meal planning, grocery budgeting, and unit price comparison
  • Nutritional literacy — balanced meal prep and reading nutrition fact panels
A core daily living independence skill tied directly to HCBS waiver outcomes. Sequential cooking instruction supports working memory while the shared kitchen environment builds communication and teamwork.
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Podcast Studio

  • Voice, articulation, and on-mic presence coaching in a professional studio
  • Script writing, content planning, and structured storytelling for audio
  • End-to-end production — recording, basic editing, and episode publishing
Turns lived experience into publishable content, building verbal communication confidence and pre-employment media skills in a structured, routine-driven environment.
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Life Skills

  • Community navigation — transit, retail interactions, libraries, and public safety
  • Rights and self-advocacy — disability rights, person-centered planning, and expressing preferences
  • Financial literacy — budgeting, banking basics, and everyday money management
The programmatic core of HCBS community integration. Self-advocacy components directly support individuals in participating in their own care planning — a fundamental person-centered care requirement.
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Gaming Room

  • Structured cooperative and competitive gameplay building turn-taking and rule-following
  • Problem-solving and strategic thinking through accessible formats across ability levels
  • Social skill development — communication, sportsmanship, and peer collaboration
Gaming's built-in feedback loops and clear rules make it especially effective for individuals who benefit from predictable structure and immediate positive reinforcement.
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Arts & Crafts

  • Hands-on projects across media — painting, drawing, collage, and tactile construction
  • Fine motor skill development through guided technique and adaptive tools
  • Group and individual expression with opportunities for community display and portfolios
Low barriers to entry across a wide range of ability levels. Supports fine motor development, sensory processing, and emotional regulation — with community art displays creating genuine inclusion opportunities.