Adult Day Programs
Key Program Components
A commitment to building community and providing adults with special needs a life full of challenge, adventure, and friendship.
Rise and Shine offers Part-Time and Full-Time placements for families with FMS (family managed services) PDD funding. Our program offers flexibility to families so that they can manage their lives and not have to worry about their loved one with special needs
Our programs are designed to be well-rounded, flexible and based on the interests and abilities of its members.
Physical Activity
Physical activity is a wonderful way for our members to be active and move their bodies. We offer yoga classes with Yogabilities and have exercise equipment at our office that we use regularly. We also go hiking, walking, swimming and engage in fun leisure activities that allow us to keep our bodies in motion.
Cooking and Baking
Our group members find cooking and baking an enjoyable way to spend social time together, and to learn valuable life skills. We create everything from simple snacks and smoothies to more complex meals or baking. Our aim is to give our students the tools that they need to be more independent.
Art and Special Projects
Our members enjoy art classes and doing crafts or special projects together. Art projects can be a great way for our members to improve their fine motor skills, and express themselves creatively. Art is our medium for connecting with each other and expressing ourselves.
Volunteer Work
Volunteer work is an important way for our members to give back to the community and build self-esteem. Special care is given when finding volunteer work for our members to ensure that it is a match. Volunteer jobs may not be suitable for all groups, but we enjoy giving our members opportunities to engage with their community and share their gifts with others.
Life Skills
Directly teaching life skills impacts the lives of our members and gives them increased independence. Our members can learn a wide variety of skills, from grocery shopping, to doing the laundry, to preparing their own snack or lunch. These skills contribute to a positive sense of self, increased independence, and achievement.
Leisure Activity
To have a well-rounded program include a variety of leisure activities based around the interests of our members. We encourage our members to try activities that might be out of their comfort zone, in addition to activities that we know that they already enjoy. It is important for our members to have time to have fun with their friends and socialize!
Music Classes
We offer weekly music classes with Bryan Bayley which our students enjoy and benefit from greatly. Music is shown to reduce stress, improve mood and self-expression. Music therapy aids in enhancing communication and social skills through experiencing music with others.
