Connections – Adult Day Services in Wausau

Connections is committed to providing exceptional opportunities with real life experiences for individuals with disabilities including: Community, educational, recreational and social programming through on-site and community integration activities. This is accomplished through individualized program plans, special transportation and is carried out by dedicated and trained staff committed to the needs of special people.

Services Offered

Community Integration:

• Accessible, lift-equipped transportation services
• Educational tours and seminars
• Community recreation and socialization activities
• Day trips to surrounding communities
• Community presentations, demonstrations and participation in Connections Adult Day Services programming and activities

Multi-Sensory Environment:

• Interaction and exposure to specially designed sensory equipment
• Stimulation of visual, auditory, olfactory and tactile senses
• Encourages interaction with and awareness of surrounding environment
• Promotes improved body awareness, corrdination, sensory response and processing skills.
• Promotes understanding of cause and effect relationships

Adaptive Technology Lab:

• Switch and scan software
• Discovery switch system
• Adaptive mice
• Adaptive Keyboards
• Adaptive switches
• Interactive software
• Head pointer mouse
• Kurzwell educational system
• JAWS program

Life Skills Training:

• Full service kitchen
• Nutritional training
• Cooking and baking
• Money management
• Hygiene skills and practices
• Exercise skills
• Basic housekeeping skills

Educational/Vocational:

• Hand, eye, and fine motor coordination exercises
• Number, color and letter recognition activities
  Sequencing
• Computers with adaptive and assistive technology
• Training in use of computers and internet skills
• Employment application and interview skills training
• Communication skills

Arts and Crafts:

• Very Special Arts Wisconsin program participation
• Encourages the expansion of creativity
• Promotes artistic expression
• Promotes both fine and gross motor skills
• Art education and applications to daily life

For more information please contact our Day Services Manager

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