Pop Culture Group is canceled for Tuesday,
September 22. Join us again on Tuesday, September 29 at 10am!
LIFE Club: Scavenger
Hunt
When: Tuesday, September 22 from 5:00pm-6:00pm
What: Join us for an evening of friendship,
discussion, and learning! These interactive groups will focus on developing
skills and confidence for social situations in a way that is fun and
informative! Last week’s game night was so great that we are continuing this
week with another scavenger hunt. Be prepared to search for all sorts of things
like something you’ve had for a long time, something new, something that is
special to you, etc. Let’s get to know each other virtually! LIFE Club is
open to all.
Moving and Grooving is canceled for Wednesday,
September 23. Join us again on Wednesday, September 30 at noon!
Thursday,
September 24
Touching Stories
When: Thursday, September 24 from
11:00am-12:00pm
What: Touching Stories is a unique therapy
model, specifically designed for people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities, that pairs the social and emotional learning of story with
sensory integration activities in a way that is educational, engaging, and
simply, a lot of fun! We have adapted our Touching Stories for at home use.
Gwen and Meredith will first lead participants in a scavenger hunt for the
sensory items needed for the stories (all items are common items found in every
home) and then will tell the sensory-based stories to the group. Please see the
attached list for scavenger hunt items. If you are curious to learn more,
please watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcjzvevJ9_w&t=67s.
Touching Stories is open to all.
Pop Culture Group is canceled for Friday, September
25. Join us again on Friday, October 2 at noon!
Social Distancing Games
When: Friday, September 25 from
10:00am-11:00am
What: This is an excellent opportunity to
get out and hang out with friends in a safe and social distancing way. Meet us
site-based in the parking lot behind Day Program before we practice social
distancing with fun, sensory games. We will notice all the sights, sounds,
smells, and feels in a safe and staggered environment. *One of games will
involve water play, please bring a towel and/or a change of clothes. All
clients and DSPs are welcome!
Instructions: In order to participate,please
contact Gwen at gwen.bonilla@supportinc.com.
Please arrive no earlier that 9:30am and be prepared to be picked up no
later than 11:30am. Masks will be required for this activity.
Address: Support, Inc.
15591 E Centretech Pkwy
Aurora, CO 80011
Items Needed for Thursday, September 24
We’ll do two stories:
A Day at the Beach
Scavenger Hunt!
Shredded
up newspaper (just a couple sheets)
A
plastic bag
Something
that smells like flowers (real flowers, a candle, perfume, etc.)
Sandpaper
(or something that feels gritty – a pumice stone, or the rough side of a
scrubbing sponge)
Vanilla
(or something that smells like vanilla)
Bubbles
(you can get them at the dollar store or grocery store, but if that’s not
available, a little dish soap in water)
Aluminum
foil
A
towel
Band-Aid
Writing Our Own Story!
*Let’s work together and create our
own story for Touching Stories. The only thing you need to bring is yourself.
The Arc has released a list of COVID-19 resources to share for people with disabilities, their families, and the workforce that supports them. As we know, COVID-19 and other public health crisis disproportionately affect people with disabilities. Luckily, the Arc has taken action steps to close the gap on these inequities.
In addition to their advocacy work on the hill for essential workers, the Arc has produced several Plain Language documents to explain the pandemic in basic terms. The Arc is also hosting a Town Hall online on October 7th to discuss their response to COVID-19 and future plans.
For more information, refer to this link. And for more information regarding the Arc of Colorado, refer to their website. Here, you will find specific information such as where to find testing, and guidance on returning to day program and school. The Arc of Colorado also relays several resources for rent and food assistance and links to HCPF updates.
What: Pop Culture Group is an opportunity for
clients to come together and connect over their common interests and explore
new ideas at the same time. Come explore different styles of cartoons,
animation, and comedy through illustrated art. We will learn, laugh, and watch
in this upcoming session focused on cartoons and animation. This one is for the
tv lovers! Pop Culture Group is open to all.
What: Join us for an evening of friendship,
discussion, and learning! These interactive groups will focus on developing
skills and confidence for social situations in a way that is fun and
informative! It’s time for another game night. Join us as we learn some new
virtual games and discuss what some of our favorite games have been. Let’s get
to know each other virtually! LIFE Club is open to all.
What: We will join together to discuss
life’s stressors while improving the physical health of our bodies to create a
healthy lifestyle by learning helpful social and exercise habits. Thisgroupwill incorporate a different movement activity every session. This week is
all about strength. What makes you strong? We will discuss different types of
strengths and how it relates to both our inner and outer selves. This is a
great opportunity to be active during a virtual time. Adaptable for all
abilities! Moving and Grooving is open to all.
What: Touching Stories is a unique therapy
model, specifically designed for people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities, that pairs the social and emotional learning of story with
sensory integration activities in a way that is educational, engaging, and
simply, a lot of fun! We have adapted our Touching Stories for at home use.
Gwen and Meredith will first lead participants in a scavenger hunt for the
sensory items needed for the stories (all items are common items found in every
home) and then will tell the sensory-based stories to the group. Please see the
attached list for scavenger hunt items. If you are curious to learn more,
please watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcjzvevJ9_w&t=67s.
Touching Stories is open to all.
What: We will join together to discuss
life’s stressors while improving the physical health of our bodies to create a
healthy lifestyle by learning helpful social and exercise habits. Thisgroupwill incorporate a different movement activity every session. Let’s slow
down and take a day to get back to basics. We will stretch and focus on our
inner strength by using adaptive yoga techniques. This is a great opportunity
to be active during a virtual time. Adaptable for all abilities! Moving and
Grooving is open to all.
What: Pop Culture Group is an opportunity
for clients to come together and connect over their common interests and
explore new ideas at the same time. Join us as we explore the exciting genre of
mystery. We will learn, watch and solve in this upcoming session focused on
mysteries and unexplained phenomenon. The game is afoot! This week we will “get
a clue” about what makes mysteries work. This is what we have all been waiting
for! Bring your talents, enthusiasm, and support for our friends as we show off
our talents and talk about our favorite hobbies. Make sure to invite everyone
in your house to show off your new skills in performance! Pop Culture Group
is open to all.
Find the following items:
1.3 pennies
2. A squishy pillow (with a pillowcase)
3. A rolling pin (If you don’t have that, a can or a bottle will do!)
4. A water glass
5. A spoon
6. A piece of bread
You should be sitting at a hard, flat surface
for this story
Writing Our Own Story!
*Let’s work together and create our
own story for Touching Stories. The only thing you need to bring is yourself.
Please join us in congratulating Shelby Reese on her recent promotion to Day Services Supervisor.
Hi everyone! My name is Shelby Reese and I am the new Day Services Supervisor. I grew up mainly in New Mexico, but have also lived in Texas, Arizona, and now, Colorado. I have wanted to live in Colorado for most of my life, so I am so happy to finally be here!
I have a bit of a unique background- I got my bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering from New Mexico State University and started working at a Nuclear Power Plant outside of Phoenix right out of college. It only took 3 years working as an engineer to realize that my work was not enriching my life or allowing me to grow as a person. I made a huge leap of faith, uprooted my life to Colorado and decided to try out a career centered around helping people!
I started out as a DSP in July of 2019 and soon found out how a job helping people can quickly change your perspective on life. I was no longer just a number at a huge company, but someone who could make a difference in the lives of an under-represented and misunderstood population. I would leave work happy, fulfilled, and proud of what I had done for the day. In March of this year, I had the incredible opportunity to transition to Staffing Coordinator. In this position, I was able to pair my process-oriented mind set with my compassion for helping people. It has been so much fun to help create and implement a hiring and training process.
In my next role, as Day Services Supervisor, I hope to continue developing new skills, overcome new challenges, and, most importantly, ensure our clients are receiving meaningful sessions with our DSPs. I am very grateful for the opportunities to grow my career here at Support.
In my free time, I love live music, hiking, camping, snowboarding, traveling, and, of course, dogs.
To: All Support, Inc. Staff, Families, and Providers
From: CEO Bentley SmithIn light of recent events over this past week including another incident of social injustice, I want to acknowledge the impact that this has on our entire Support, Inc. network, and especially our Black community. With these types of events, compounded by the pandemic, wildfires, and even hurricanes, it makes for a trying time. But through these trying times I am encouraged by the growing support from key communities, along with the efforts of our own Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council that was created in July. Having a group of dedicated Support, Inc. staff focused on navigating these times gives me comfort and encouragement. Below, I would like to share a communication from this group:
To our Support Inc. Community,
We are saddened by the continued display of social injustice in our communities. In our current social climate, our company has committed ourselves to answering the call for creating change. Supported and encouraged by Founder Dennis Kirkman and CEO Bentley Smith, our company wants to dedicate resources in time, presence, education, and financial support to variety of social justice issues. Our first step was to create a committee of Support Inc. employees ranging from Directors to DSP’s and across our various departments.
Support Inc. has chosen to create a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council. Effective 7/1/2020, Support Inc. embarked on a mission to address, explore, educate, learn about, and respond to the diversity of the human experience. To do so, we have created a DEI Council and Committee to identify ways to impact our community and improve equality both inside our organization and outside of it.
Guided
by a set of ideals, this council strives to encourage and support our company’s
full understanding of diverse cultural perspectives and backgrounds by
listening to personal experiences and calling on the use of critical thinking,
empathy, and a deeper appreciation of others. Additionally, we will work to
create an inclusive, equitable, culturally competent, and supportive
environment where employees model behavior that enriches our community.
Our
objective is to lead and hold the organization accountable in the incorporation
of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of the work at Support
Inc.
Our DEI
Initiative is Guided by several ideals:
Be present and respect the space
Share your experiences, use “I” statements
Assess your safety and use your discernment
he stories of others are theirs to share, maintain confidentially and trust among the group
Step up, step back
If you experience yourself making judgements, ask yourself where those feelings came from
Consider and address the impact of actions rather than focusing on your intentions
Consider your privilege
Acknowledge pain or offense in the moment using “ouch” and have the option to discuss it or not at that time
Confront, critique, and challenge your discomfort
We have
defined Diversity our Core Principles:
Definitions
Diversity: The range of human
differences, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, gender
identity, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, physical ability or
attributes, religious or ethical values systems, national origin, political
beliefs, and cultures.
Diversity means more than just
acknowledging and/or tolerating difference. It’s a set of conscious practices
that seek to understand and appreciate the interdependence of humanity,
cultures, and the natural environment.
Equity: Ensuring that everyone has support
and access to the resources needed to be successful and identifying and
eliminating barriers that have prevented the full participation of communities
most impacted by systemic oppression.
Improving equity involves increasing
justice and fairness within the procedures and processes of institutions and
systems, as well as in the distribution of resources. Tackling equity issues
requires an understanding of the root causes of outcome disparities within our
society and institution.
Equity differs from equality.
Equality refers to treating everyone the same but does not necessarily lead to
equitable outcomes because diverse communities have diverse needs and have
faced varying obstacles and inequities.
Inclusion: Ensuring that people of all
backgrounds, identifies, abilities, perspectives, and beliefs have an equal
opportunity to belong, achieve, and contribute to their communities. An
inclusive organization and community promote and sustains a sense of belonging;
it values and practices respect where all people are recognized for their
inherent worth and dignity, talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of living.
Cultural
Competence: An
understanding of how organizations and individuals can respond respectfully and
effectively to people from all cultures, economic statuses, language
backgrounds, races, ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, religions, genders,
gender identifications, sexual orientations, veteran statuses and other
characteristics in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the worth, and
preserves the dignity, of individuals, families and communities.
Meeting weekly, our objective is to create change amongst a wide scope of issues experienced in our community. That scope is vast and encompasses a lot of aspects, which can be a large weight to carry and one we are excited to do so.
Our
Scope
The
committee will guide the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion at our
institution through the following:
Assessing the implementation of the
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan
Monitoring the development,
implementation, and evaluation of standards for cultural competence for
employees and care givers
Providing input on organizational
policies and procedures to address diversity, equity, and inclusion issues
Focus on organizational policies and
procedures to address diversity, equity, and inclusion issues and make
recommendations when appropriate
Evaluating and recommending
solutions where organizational inequities exist
Informing and consulting with
clients, caregivers, contractors, employees, and leadership regarding
diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Ensuring the maintenance and
dissemination of best practices for diversity, equity, and inclusion in
institutional policies, teaching, training, hiring, and retention of employees
and contractors
Serving as a resource for guidance
and consultation regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion issues for
employees, clients, caregivers and contractors
Disseminating information about
ongoing professional development training around diversity, equity, and
inclusion for employees and contractors
Seeking
regular feedback from contractors, caregivers, clients and employees to inform
decision-making and understand opportunities for improvement
Sharing
the work of the committee with the Support Inc. community
To
date; our group has created a DEI Charter to guide our efforts, we have created
a questionaries’ that will be available to our community for feedback in the
creation of initiatives, reviewed our implemented Discrimination Policy, and
created a Further Education List for DEI initiatives to be distributed soon.
Additionally, we are developing a strategic plan to address trainings and
internal/external initiatives.
Join us for some upcoming
virtual events! Any and all are welcome!
We
have now added another Moving & Grooving! Join us on Wednesdays at 12pm AND
Thursdays at 12:45pm.
Tuesday, August 18
Pop Culture Group: Cartoons and Animation
When: Tuesday, August 18 from
10:00am-11:00am
What: Pop Culture Group is an opportunity for
clients to come together and connect over their common interests and explore
new ideas at the same time. Come explore different styles of cartoons,
animation, and comedy through illustrated art. We will learn, laugh, and watch
in this upcoming session focused on cartoons and animation. This one is for the
tv lovers! Pop Culture Group is open to all.
What: Join us for an evening of friendship,
discussion, and learning! These interactive groups will focus on developing
skills and confidence for social situations in a way that is fun and
informative! Join us as we make our favorite drinks. Be prepared to show us
what beverage is the most refreshing and share some fun recipe ideas. What a
great way to cool off through this summer heat! Please come prepared with
any ingredients you’ll need to make your favorite drink.
Moving and Grooving: Join us again on
Wednesday, August 26 for a sock hop!
Thursday,
August 20
Touching Stories
When: Thursday, August 20 from
11:00am-12:00pm
What: Touching Stories is a unique therapy
model, specifically designed for people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities, that pairs the social and emotional learning of story with
sensory integration activities in a way that is educational, engaging, and
simply, a lot of fun! We have adapted our Touching Stories for at home use.
Gwen and Meredith will first lead participants in a scavenger hunt for the
sensory items needed for the stories (all items are common items found in every
home) and then will tell the sensory-based stories to the group. Please see the
attached list for scavenger hunt items. If you are curious to learn more,
please watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcjzvevJ9_w&t=67s.
Touching Stories is open to all.
Moving and Grooving: Join us again on
Thursday, August 27 for adaptive yoga!
Friday,
August 21
Pop Culture Group: Introducing Mysteries!
When: Friday, August 21 from
12:00pm-1:00pm
What: Pop Culture Group is an opportunity
for clients to come together and connect over their common interests and explore
new ideas at the same time. Join us as we explore the exciting genre of
mystery. We will learn, watch and solve in this upcoming session focused on
mysteries and unexplained phenomenon. The game is afoot! This week will begin
the next six week session. Pop Culture Group is open to all.
Join us for some upcoming
virtual events! Any and all are welcome!
We have now added another Moving & Grooving! Join us on Wednesdays at 12pm AND Thursdays at 12:45 p.m.
We will also offer a Sensory Walk opportunity on Friday at 10 a.m. Please see below for information!
Tuesday, August 11
LIFE Club: State of
the Group
When: Tuesday, August 11 from 5:00pm-6:30pm
What: Join us for an evening of friendship,
discussion, and learning! These interactive groups will focus on developing
skills and confidence for social situations in a way that is fun and
informative!This week we will take some time to check in to see how
everyone is doing. We will discuss everyone’s likes and dislikes and reflect on
how this year has gone. The evening will end with some fun games! LIFE Club
is open to all.
What: We will join together to discuss
life’s stressors while improving the physical health of our bodies to create a
healthy lifestyle by learning helpful social and exercise habits. Thisgroupwill incorporate a different movement activity every session. This week is
all about strength. What makes you strong? We will discuss different types of
strengths and how it relates to both our inner and outer selves. This is a
great opportunity to be active during a virtual time. Adaptable for all
abilities! Moving and Grooving is open to all.
What: Touching Stories is a unique therapy
model, specifically designed for people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities, that pairs the social and emotional learning of story with
sensory integration activities in a way that is educational, engaging, and
simply, a lot of fun! We have adapted our Touching Stories for at home use.
Gwen and Meredith will first lead participants in a scavenger hunt for the
sensory items needed for the stories (all items are common items found in every
home) and then will tell the sensory-based stories to the group. Please see the
attached list for scavenger hunt items. If you are curious to learn more,
please watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcjzvevJ9_w&t=67s.
Touching Stories is open to all.
What: We will join together to discuss
life’s stressors while improving the physical health of our bodies to create a
healthy lifestyle by learning helpful social and exercise habits. Thisgroupwill incorporate a different movement activity every session. This week is
all about you! We will all get the chance to choose a song to dance to. Be sure
to show us your best dance moves! This is a great opportunity to be active
during a virtual time. Adaptable for all abilities! Moving and Grooving is
open to all.
What: This is an excellent opportunity to
get out and hang out with friends in a safe and social distancing way. Meet us
site-based in the parking lot behind Day Program before we go for a sensory
walk around the neighborhood. We will notice all the sights, sounds, smells,
and touching in a safe and staggered environment. All clients and DSPs are
welcome!
Instructions: In order to participate,please contact Gwen at gwen.bonilla@supportinc.com.
Please arrive no earlier that 9:30am and be prepared to be picked up no
later than 11:30am. Masks will be required for this activity.
Address: Support, Inc.
15591 E Centretech Pkwy
Aurora, CO 80011
Pop Culture Group: That’s a Wrap!
When: Friday, August 14 from
12:00pm-1:00pm
What: Pop Culture Group is an opportunity
for clients to come together and connect over their common interests and
explore new ideas at the same time. Come explore different styles of cartoons,
animation, and comedy through illustrated art. We will learn, laugh, and watch
in this upcoming session focused on cartoons and animation. This one is for the
tv lovers! Let’s take some time to reflect on all that we’ve experienced in the
last few weeks. We want to hear your likes and dislikes and discuss our next
topic for this group! This will end our first cartoon and animation session. Pop
Culture Group is open to all.
Support, Inc. will monitor developments of COVID -19 and follow recommendations and orders of the CDC, CDPHE, HCPF, CMS, state and county governments. This protocol will be updated as needed with any changes. Support, Inc. will provide on-going updates and communication through email, website and social media. Posters will be put up in common areas of the office to encourage employees to stay home when sick and provide infection control steps and cough and sneeze etiquette.
The following rules apply for anyone who is sick, showing signs or symptoms of COVID-19, has been exposed to someone presumed to have COVID-19 for having or known to have COVID-19:
· Employees should not visit the office or have contact with individuals in services and will follow the COVID-19 exposure procedure. Employees will immediately report their symptoms or exposure details to their supervisor.
· Contractors should not visit the office. The provider will immediately inform their Residential Program Coordinator and begin to self-isolate in a designated room of the home. When possible, a certified co-provider without symptoms or exposure should provide all direct care. If a certified co-provider is not available, the provider should follow universal precautions when interacting and providing care to individuals in the home. This includes wearing a mask and gloves and following infection control steps.
All employees and contractors will follow infection control practices to protect against the spread of illness.
Employees and contractors will stay informed of developments of COVID-19, recommendations from state and federal authorities, and local ordinances and restrictions. Employees will stay in close communication with individuals in service, providers and their supervisor to help navigate potential high-risk activities. Examples of situations that should be discuss include;
· Air travel
· Travel to high-risk areas or areas designated as ‘hot-spots’
· Attending gathering of 10 or more people
· Participating in activities where people will not be social distancing
· Participating in activities that will put you in close contact with other people or activities in which you have to share tools or equipment with others
Employees and contractors will also consider their own personal risk factors and those of the individual when discussing the above situations. The following groups of people are considered to be high risk of experiencing complications due to COVID- 19:
· People 65 years of age or older
· People with chronic lung disease or moderate to severe asthma
· People who have a serious heart condition
· Those who are immunocompromised
· Pregnant women
· Those determined to be high risk by a licensed healthcare provider
· Anyone living in a home with an individual considered vulnerable
Prior to an individual in services returning to work or day program services, an IDT meeting will be held and documented. The IDT will discuss the following to determine the appropriateness of the individual returning;
· Individual risk factors noted above
· The individual’s ability and willingness to wear a mask or face covering
· The individual’s ability and willingness to maintain social distancing
· How the individual will be transported to and from day program/work
· How the day program/work site will ensure the individual’s health and safety such as social distancing, mask wearing, and how outbreaks will be communicated
The Associate Director of Quality Assurance will respond to COVID-19 concerns and questions by email laura.viers@supportinc.com or phone 970-667-7424 ext.200.
Operating protocol for Aurora office use:
Employees who can should work from home as much as possible. When using the office:
· Employees will utilize the calendar to schedule times they will be in the office.
· In-person meeting and trainings at the office will have no more than 6 people.
· The conference rooms will be marked indicating 6 feet between chairs. Chairs will not be moved from these markings.
· The office will be cleaned on a regular basis, and disinfectant wipes/spray will be available for employees to use as needed.
· All employees will wear a face covering or mask in the office when social distancing (6 feet between people) is not able to be maintained or the environment may be unpredictable.
o Example of unpredictable environments are walking around office areas such as bathrooms, kitchen, printer area, etc.
Visitors will not be permitted into the office without appointment.
· All visitors are required to wear face masks or face coverings when entering the office.
· Prior to entry, all visitors will be screened for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 using Support, Inc.’s screening questions.
· Contractors are asked to scan, fax or take pictures of any paperwork or receipts to send into the office instead of dropping off hard copies.
Operating protocol for site-based services
Prior to any individual receiving group day habilitation services, Support, Inc. will review the person’s vulnerability/risk level, ability and willingness to follow social distancing orders and wearing a mask or face covering. The following groups of people are considered to be high risk for experiencing complications due to COVID-19:
§ People 65 years of age or older
§ People with chronic lung disease or moderate to severe asthma
§ People who have a serious heart condition§ Those who are immunocompromised
§ Pregnant women
§ Those determined to be high risk by a licensed healthcare provider
§ Anyone living in a home with an individual considered vulnerable
1. The setting will not exceed capacity to the point of reducing safe and appropriate social distancing (at least 6 feet between people).
a. Staff will encourage and maintain social distancing between people during dining, when in motion around the site, and during other activities.
b. There will be a minimum of 50 square feet per person in the space.
2. Face masks or face coverings will be worn
a. All staff will wear a face mask or face covering while rendering services.
b. Participants are encouraged to wear a mask or face covering.
i. Support, Inc. has provided re-usable face coverings for all participants.
ii. Staff will educate, encourage and monitor participant use of masks.
3. Participants must safely travel to/from the setting. Social distancing must be maintained during transportation. If non-medical transportation is utilized, rides will be limited to:
a. One person per 5-passenger vehicle
b. Two people per 7-passenger vehicle
c. Five people per 15-passsenger vehicles.
d. If individuals reside in the same home, they may travel together without restrictions.
4. Appropriate facility cleaning methods will be followed:
a. The location will be professionally cleaned Monday-Friday
b. The location will be professionally disinfected meeting EPA requirements every other week
c. On-going cleaning and disinfecting will occur daily on frequently touched/ used surfaces including but not limited to door handles, tables, activity supplies, etc.
5. Prior to any staff or members entering the settings, limited health screening will be completed by the floor supervisor. Limited health screenings of employees will be recorded and filed in SharePoint. The screening will include;
i. Symptom screening
ii. Temperature taken
iii. Travel screening
6. In the event of an outbreak of COVID-19 or potential exposure, Support, Inc. will communicate on an individual, case by case basis.
7. If further restrictions or program closures must occur, changes will be communicated to participants and providers through email, website, in-person and/or automated phone message.
Operating protocol for ‘other’ client contact
1. Before visiting an individual, employees will complete COVID-19 screening questions prior to arriving to the home. Providers will communicate to staff should the individual develop signs or symptoms of COVID-19 to determine appropriateness of the staff visiting.
2. Social distancing (at least 6 feet between people) will be maintained when possible.
3. Staff will wear a face covering or mask at all times.Support, Inc. screening questions:
Do you or anyone in your home have the presence of any of these flu-like symptoms?
Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Muscle or body aches
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
In the past 14 days, have you or anyone in the home had contact with someone who has been exposed to or has been diagnosed with COVID-19?
In the past 14 days, have you or anyone in the home traveled via airplane internationally or domestically?
Join us for some upcoming
virtual events! Any and all are welcome!
We
are switching to a different platform for LIFE Club. Please follow the links
imbedded in this message to participate.
Tuesday, July 28
LIFE Club: Game Night
When: Tuesday, July 28 from 5:00pm-6:30pm
What: Join us for an evening of friendship,
discussion, and learning! These interactive groups will focus on developing
skills and confidence for social situations in a way that is fun and
informative! This week we will go back to a classic and have a game night! We
will play charades and other fun word games. Please follow the new link below
to participate! LIFE Club is open to all.
What: We will join together to discuss
life’s stressors while improving the physical health of our bodies to create a
healthy lifestyle by learning helpful social and exercise habits. Thisgroupwill incorporate a different movement activity every session. This week
will have a tai chi theme! There will be a tutorial and visuals for this fun
and meditation based exercise. This is a great opportunity to be active during
a virtual time. Adaptable for all abilities!
What: Touching Stories is a unique therapy model,
specifically designed for people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities, that pairs the social and emotional learning of story with
sensory integration activities in a way that is educational, engaging, and
simply, a lot of fun! We have adapted our Touching Stories for at home use.
Gwen and Meredith will first lead participants in a scavenger hunt for the
sensory items needed for the stories (all items are common items found in every
home) and then will tell the sensory-based stories to the group. Please see the
attached list for scavenger hunt items. If you are curious to learn more,
please watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcjzvevJ9_w&t=67s.
What: Pop Culture Group is an opportunity for
clients to come together and connect over their common interests and explore
new ideas at the same time. Come explore different styles of cartoons,
animation, and comedy through illustrated art. We will learn, laugh, and watch
in this upcoming session focused on cartoons and animation. Last we learned
what “episodic” means. This week we are watching more than one episode and
talking about how story lines can connect. This one is for the tv lovers!