Imagine Possibilities Inc

Programs: Imagine possibilities inc. Operates community based activity programs to benefit children and adults experiencing developmental disabilities. These programs are operated out of the imagine possibilities center. These programs provide life skills training, recreation, cognitive enhancement and stimulation. Flexible therapeutic respite care is provided for adults children experiencing very significant disabilities. Development and funding support is provided by a volunteer board with support from the organization's staff. Continued on schedule o. All programs are integrated across programs and departments allowing program and clinical staff to allocate staff resources in a flexible manner for best outcomes. This allows individuals experiencing significant challenges with medical, mobility, behavioral or communication issues to participate in community activities. Aro (adult recreation opportunities): this is the core program of imagine possibilities. Services are provided m-f from 8am to 2pm to approximately 45 individuals. Individuals attend on a schedule they select and participate in community or facility based activities of their choice. Skills training and age-appropriate social training are offered along with a variety of activities to promote community integration. Cap (community activity program): this program is similar to aro but operates from 12pm to 6 pm monday through friday. Approximately 35 individuals participated in cap during the fiscal year ending june 30, 2017. (some individuals attend both programs so numbers overlap. ) some younger adults attend cap as a support during their transition from high school. Services include significant medical and behavioral supports such as seizure care, administering catheters and providing 1x1 supports for behavioral challenges. Asc (after school center): this program serves children ages 12-21. Most children in the asc are experiencing significant challenges with communication and require specialized behavior supports. Asc participants also require special diets, support with feeding tubes and seizure care. This program provides respite support when schools are not open. Here (helping everyone receive equality): this is a smaller program designed to provide specialized community supports. Here provides volunteer work and recreational opportunities three days a week. Work sites include the oregon food bank, the cat adoption society thrift store and schoolhouse supplies, all registered non-profits. Work activities included sorting, packing and cleaning a retail space. A rotating group of 12 individuals participated in this program during the fiscal year. Recreational opportunities included trips to the oregon coast, the columbia gorge and the oregon museum of science and industry. Individuals received support to experience community integration and recreation.