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What are Day Habilitation Services?
What are Day Habilitation Services?
Day habilitation (Day Hab) services are services that assist or support the client in developing or maintaining life skills and community integration.
Services must enable or enhance the member’s
intellectual functioning
physical and emotional health and development
language and communication development
cognitive functioning
socialization
community integration
functional skill development
behavior management
responsibility and self-direction
daily living activities
self-advocacy skills
mobility
RISE, Ltd. strives to provide quality Day Habilitation Services that promotes dignity, community inclusion, and increased independence to the individuals that it serves.
What are the benefits to participating in Day Habilitation?
What are the benefits to participating in Day Habilitation?
Day Habilitation is person-centered.
It gives participants choices over their daily activities.
Participants have the opportunity to explore new areas of interest; become more involved within their communities; develop communication and interpersonal skills; and set and pursue personal goals and make lifelong friends.
Day Habilitation gets individuals out of a building and into the community. It helps individuals develop life skills and pursue their goals and interests.
What skills are focused on in Day Habilitation?
What skills are focused on in Day Habilitation?
Program activities are individualized to the person's needs to develop skills in the following areas:
Behavioral - Learning effective coping skills, Conflict resolution, Anger management skills, Managing mental health symptoms
Community Living - Learning to navigate in the community, Community awareness
Health and Safety - Promoting healthy lifestyles, Increasing safety awareness, Attending medical appointments, Taking medications
Home Living - Cooking, Cleaning, Personal cares
Lifelong Learning Activities - Problem solving skills, Learning self-awareness
Protection and Advocacy - Money management, Rights and responsibilities, Protection from exploitation
Social - Recognizing social cues, Interrelationship skills, Developing social skills, Developing friendships
Medical - Understanding and assisting with individualized medical needs
Transportation - Transportation to community events and activities
This is just a small sampling of all the skills gained while participating at Day Habilitation!
What is a typical day like in Day Habilitation?
What is a typical day like in Day Habilitation?
There is no "typical day" in Day Habilitation.
Each person's day will be planned based on his/her individual needs and interests.
Participants direct their own service and schedules, including input on which activities they would like offered.
Daily activities may include computer work, exercise, gardening,
shopping, volunteering, to name a few.
Each day brings new experiences and opportunities for growth, increased independence and integration.
One of the great benefits of the Day Habilitation program are the volunteer opportunities the participants receive.
Clients choose what activities and skills they want to learn and engage in while attending.
Where is Day Habilitation located?
Where is Day Habilitation located?
Services take place in the surrounding communities and the Day Habilitation Centers located in Elkader and Oelwein.
What are the hours for Day Habilitation?
What are the hours for Day Habilitation?
Day Habilitation services are held Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Attendance is individualized to the client's needs and interests.
Clients may attend any days or hours they wish, whether it be full days,
half days, just an hour, or even just dropping in when they'd like
Who is eligible for Day Habilitation Services?
Who is eligible for Day Habilitation Services?
RISE, Ltd. provides quality Day Habilitation Services for adults with:
Intellectual disabilities
Developmental disabilities
Mental illness
Day Habilitation is funded through Medicaid/Title XIX, County funding and Private pay.
RISE Ltd. Day Habilitation program is CARF Accredited.
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