Abilitypath Housing

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2009 to Jun 30, 2010

Signed

Feb 7, 2011

Return Version

2009v1.7

Gross Receipts

$5,646,743

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Adult Services: Adult Services is comprised of the Adult Day Activities, Community Connections, Independent Living Skills, and Employment Services programs.Adult Day Activities Program - At Adult Day Activities, clients choose from a variety of activities to experience new opportunities and learn. Clients participate in activities to learn household tasks such as shopping, cooking, laundry, cleaning, and gardening; community life skills like transportation usage and restaurant dining; and how to access community resources such as libraries, museums, theatres, parks, and other public areas. The most important thing is that the clients make their own goals, choices, and decisions with whatever support and assistance they need from their family, friends, and Adult Day Activities staff.Community Connections Program - As a member of the community, clients have access to many free public resources and activities. Clients can choose from a variety of social and volunteer activities that let them give back to their community. They also have opportunities to make new friends and learn exciting new things. At Community Connections clients can volunteer at dozens of local organizations, learn new things in the Organization's educational series, and develop communication skills when they help produce the Community Connections cable TV show and newsletters.Independent Living Skills Program - Clients already have many life skills, but if there are others they would like to develop, Abilities United can assist in acquiring them. In Independent Living Skills (ILS), clients work one-on-one with their ILS coach to learn the additional daily living skills they need to be as independent as possible.Employment Services Program - If clients would like to be employed, Abilities United is here to support them. The Organization will help their clients attain work skills to complement those they already have. Abilities United wants their clients to have a job that they like and value. That is why the Organization spends a lot of time with their clients to determine what skills they already have and which ones they need to develop to get the job they want. Each client's coach will work with them to apply for the job they choose, and when they are hired, their coach will be there until they are ready to go solo.

Activity 3

Aquatic Services: Aquatic Services - Warm-water exercise can benefit people of all ages and ability levels. The 93 degree warm-water, wheelchair-accessible pool at the Organization's Betty Wright Swim Center offers many exercise benefits. When clients submerge their body into warm-water, the nearly weight-free environment allows muscle relaxation, joint lubrication, nerve integration and increased range of motion. For more than 2,000 years, humans have benefited from therapeutic baths and centers for pain relief and tranquility.When clients exercise in the warm-water of the Betty Wright Swim Center they experience: - Relief from pain caused by injuries, disorders or physical ailments such as arthritis, spinal cord injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, Fibromyalgia - A safe water environment to learn to swim - A comfortable indoor, water-based alternative to land exercise - A pleasant, friendly, supportive environment with skilled, empathetic and collaborative staff who will help clients progress through their rehabilitation, fitness or recreational program - A professional, collaborative team of aquatic professionals which works with medical and health professionals to refer clients to appropriate services - A diverse and supportive community of students, patients, and visitors which helps accelerate client's recovery and shares their interestsFor maximum enjoyment and safety during any aquatic recreational activity, it is critical that children learn water safety, drowning survival and swimming techniques. Swim lessons benefit children in a multitude of ways. Swim school is often a childs first social experience out of the home that involves their peers. They learn to relate and interact with each other and their teachers. They develop a sense of independence and self-confidence, all in a fun, safe and educational environment available to them year round. This service is available to all children with and without disabilities. A special adaptive aquatics service for children with developmental disabilities is also part of the swim school.

Filer

EIN

94-1546643