Therapeutic Lifelong Learning
Day Habilitation services are provided in the community-based settings of Worcester and Devens in Massachusetts, and Woonsocket, Rhode Island. All programs offer integrated occupational, physical, and speech therapy along with nursing and behavioral supports either on-site or in the community. Training is offered in functional life skills, health maintenance, fine- and gross-motor skills, self-direction, community utilization, socialization, and communication.
Skill-based learning is offered through:
- Community Navigation
- Comprehensive Arts Curriculum
- Saori Weaving
- Music Therapy
- Assistive Technology
- Health and Wellness Curriculum
- Gross and Fine Motor Rooms
- Therapeutic Horticulture
- Massage Therapy
- Multimedia Clubhouse
Each Day Habilitation location provides an environment that reflects the needs, interests, abilities, and desires of the participants. The programs operate Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All locations have specialists trained to assist people who are aging or who have significant medical involvement. All participants are encouraged to maximize their participation and their potential with the assistance of our skilled staff.
Support Goals:
- Offer opportunities for choice, initiation, and risk taking
- Provide challenging, meaningful activities that promote personal growth
- Encourage and teach maximal participation by providing increased opportunities for motivation, independence, and self-direction
- Capitalize on each person’s capabilities, strengths, and preferences
- Offer respectful, dignified, cultural, and age-appropriate services
- Provide therapeutically-based skills training