Easter Seals Disability Services

Easter Seals Solutions Day Program

The mission of our Easter Seals Solutions Day Program is to ensure that people with developmental disabilities experience valued roles in the community by providing services and training that supports individual choices and opportunities.

The program operates 5 days a week in Dooly and Tift Counties.  Consumers meet at the Easter Seals center for opening organizational activities and then go in groups of 3-4 to community based activities based on individual preferences and ISP goals.  Weekly plans are developed with consumer input.  Our goal is to have a staff ratio of 1 staff member to 4 consumers.

Focus Areas:

1.  Community Exploration

     * Awareness of community resources and accessibility
     * Volunteer opportunities

2.  Communication

     * Speech and language skills development
     * Alternative systems of communication/sign language
     * Telephone skills
     * Computer training
     * Reading, writing and comprehension
     * Self expression

3.  Social Interaction

     * Conversational skills
     * Current Events
     * Etiquette and personal space

4.  Self-Help and Daily Living

     * Appearance and hygiene
     * Physical health/exercise
     * Medication education
     * Therapy services
     * Menu preparation and cooking
     * Grocery shopping
     * Laundry
     * Housekeeping
     * Money management and banking

5.  Recreation/Leisure

     * Arts and crafts
     * Music
     * Pet therapy
     * Sports
     * Hobby exploration and development
     * Community activities
     * Field trips

6.  Job Sampling and Work Experience

     * Work evaluation
     * Job application and interviewing
     * Work skills development
     * Recycling
     * Specific job sampling options

7.  Self Advocacy and Direction

     * Making informed choices
     * Citizenship
     * Leadership development
     * "People first"
     * Personal Safety

If you would like to get some more information on the Easter Seals Solutions Day program contact Easter Seals Southern Georgia.