Mission Statement and Objectives: Empower people with disabilities to develop skills for independence and to actively participate in the community. We accomplish our mission by providing children and adults: Personalized support focused on individual abilities, Innovative, community-based learning opportunities, Accessible, door-to-door transportation, Compassionate, family oriented environment, Advocacy to enhance quality of life and to educate society.
Student projects address this.
*** Please note all students need to make at least 5 visits over the course of the semester. Talk to Gina at the initial visit to discuss potential options for site visits throughout the semester. If you encounter any challenges with visits due to scheduling please contact Jessica to discuss alternative options.
After-School Volunteer: Our after school enrichment clubs are offered during the school year to high school students. Assist with homework or engage in a variety of recreational and educational games and activities.
Recreation Volunteer: Assist with our community recreation activities for adults offered at varying days and times of the week..
Website: https://www.lifebridgestl.org/
Program
Adult - Focused skill development is offered in the areas of:
Community Navigation: budgeting, money handling, community safety, and safe boundaries
Community Socialization: conversation skills, peer to peer engagement, and healthy personal boundaries
Self-Advocacy: assertion for having needs met, making own choices, and appropriately regulating emotions
Transportation
Site Since: Spring 2024
Site Coordinator:
Patrick Martchink
314-989-1188
Family Care Safety Registry form: Students will complete this form in class (we will give you a printed copy) and can be emailed individually to Gina or the team can scan and email their forms as a group.
Students only need to complete the 1st page, with your SSN. If you don't feel comfortable emailing the document, you can contact Gina directly to submit the form to her. This needs to be completed prior to your first visit.
Initial Site Visit Date: Tuesday, Sept 23 at 4pm at LifeBridge Office
Where to Meet: 11457 Olde Cabin Rd #235, 63141; meet in the office and ring doorbell if door is locked
Parking: Parking Lot Outside Building
Dress Code: Business casual, no scrubs, no hats, no hoodies. Bring minimal personal items.