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Adults with Developmental Disabilities
The mission of this program is to enhance life
opportunities and choices of adults with developmental disabilities by
nurturing within the individual an increasing and broadening sense of
independence and personal fulfillment; empowering the individual to
reach her or his maximum potential; developing human potential through
integrated life opportunities; and providing high quality services that
enable full community inclusion. The major focus of this program is to
offer life skills training which emphasizes achievement of greater
independence and a less restrictive lifestyle. Instruction is
individualized, competency-based, age appropriate, and to the fullest
extent possible takes place in the natural environment of the community.
Classes fall into several skill categories such as community access,
employment exploration, independent living, job preparation, leisure
time, production occupation work and socialization.
Older Adults
The mission of this program is to enhance life
opportunities and choices of older adults by encouraging lifelong
learning, expanding horizons, improving quality of life, and giving
purpose so as to extend life. A variety of classes are available for
older adults at McClaskey and in activity centers
and resident centers throughout the school district. Offerings
are designed to foster life-long education through opportunities for
personal growth and development, community involvement, survival skills,
and economic self-sufficiency. Classes taught include fine and applied
art; sewing, pattern design and
alterations; understanding and using technology (PC and MacIntosh); and
upholstering (basic techniques).
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