Day Service
We provide adult day services to individuals 21 and older with developmental disabilities. Our program is offered from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

We strive to stimulate our clients mentally and physically.  Our goal is to try and maintain what physical capability they have. We use a variety of techniques, therapies and activities.

Mobility
We operate on a 1-2 client to 1 staff ratio.  Many of our individuals are in wheelchairs. When we go out on field trips, we try to have a 1:1 ratio on field trips.

Gross Motor Activities
We do gross motor activities, such as playing with the parachute, adaptive bowling, walking and exercise programs for those who can actively participate.

Range of Motion
Gentle range of motion can be done with our clients as well as stretching. Fine motor skill activities such as arts and crafts and tactile activities encourage coordination.

Music Therapy
Music therapy is one of our most important therapies. A certified music therapist , Maggie Rodgers, comes weekly to play music and interact with our clients. Adapted musical instruments are used so everyone can participate. A belly dancer, Zaina Ali, also comes weekly to work with middle-eastern music, drums, and movement. Participants also get to be draped in colorful costumes and play instruments.

Another one of our music activities involves, David Smart, who plays classical guitar for our entertainment every other week.

Pet Therapy
Pet therapy is a favorite. We visit Petland frequently and volunteers bring animals for our clients to interact with.

Massage Therapy
A massage therapist visits every Thursday and as an optional activity participants can have a massage. The charge for this is $1.00 per minute and they can have up to a 20 minute massage.

Field Trips
We frequently take our clients on trips to fun and interesting places.  We go to various museums, the Deanna Rose farmstead, Union station, the Country Club plaza, and stores for shopping.  This helps get us out and about.

We will go to the circus when it is in town. Puppet shows, plays, and movies are activities that everyone can enjoy.

Eating Out
Eating out is a weekly activity and we explore different restaurants in the Kansas City Metro area.

Transportation
We are fortunate to have a van that can carry up to 5 wheelchairs at one time, plus staff.

Nutrition
Nutrition is important and we assist everyone with eating lunch.   Participants bring their lunch and we have a microwave to heat food.  Staff assists everyone with eating, including those that have to be tube fed.  Snacks and drinks are offered throughout the day.