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L.I.F.E.- Lasting Integration For Everyone
The L.I.F.E. Day Habilitation Program began in 1994. The purpose
and focus of this program continue's to utilize the community to
teach and improve skills, allowing for personal choice, and providing
meaningful activities.
L.I.F.E. participants are afforded the opportunity to contribute
to their local community by volunteering at a variety of community
service organizations and participating in community-based projects.
Many other activities are offered to further develop consumers'
interests and continue to individualize the participants' day. Consumers
are introduced to their local community, and assisted to develop
meaningful relationships with community members. |
Illustration by
Eric Martin
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| L.I.F.E.
activities include: |
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Membership
at the local YMCA - pool, gym, Nautilus |
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Visits to local parks and
zoo |
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Visits to local festivals
and fairs |
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Patronizing local restaurants
and stores |
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Participating in sports
and athletic activities - bowling, T-ball league, walking
& exercise groups, golf, fishing
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Seasonal activities - gardening,
pumpkin picking, hay rides, horse drawn sleigh rides, snow
shoeing, picnics, camping |
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Exploration
of the Arts - Dance lessons, music instruction, singing
and musical production |
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based projects: |
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Hand making ornaments for
the Historical Society's Parade of Trees |
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Creating and entering a float
in the City of Fulton Memorial Day Parade |
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Cleaning
up local parks |
Volunteer
experiences include: |
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Salvation Army Food Kitchen |
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Salvation Army Store |
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Meals on Wheels |
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Senior Nutrition Center |
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Head Start, and various
childcare centers throughout Oswego County |
Daily Skill building includes:
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Appropriate social skills: learning to greet
and interact with community members appropriately |
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Money management skills: budgeting
money, and completing the purchasing process |
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Travel skills: learning the local community,
utilizing public transportation, and street and parking lot
safety |
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Daily living skills: learning to complete
the personal hygiene tasks necessary for an appropriate appearance,
etc. |
The L.l.F.E
Day Habilitation Program of Oswego Industries, Inc. is
a community based day habilitation program. Our philosophy promotes
Independence, Individualization, Inclusion and Productivity. We
encourage and value personal choice. We strive to assist the participants
to develop interests and achieve goals. |
