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Eligibility:
Individuals must reside with a family member in Oswego County, be 16 years
of age or older, and be diagnosed as mentally retarded or developmentally
disabled.
The
staff:
Staff members work on a part-time basis, and have diverse backgrounds.
However, all staff have training and experience with individuals with
disabilities. Staff share the common goal of enhancing the lives of those
with disabilities through recreation.
The
Activities:
This
program is consumer centered, and therefore, activities are selected by
consumers and their families, and are intended to meet their interests,
preferences, and abilities. Activities are developed to enhance independence,
and community inclusion. Most of all, activities are fun! They are conducted
on an individual or small group basis and include opportunities like fishing,
snow-shoeing, camping, bowling, trips
to museums, shopping, dining out, movies, etc.
Acivities typically last 2-8 hours in duration, and most frequently occur week nights and weekends.
The
Cost:
Consumers are responsible for the costs associated with the activity in
which they are participating.
Transportation:
The staff person who is working with the consumer will provide door to
door transportation.
