Day Services Program Activities
In order to stimulate and enhance motor, social and development skills for each individual we serve, a variety of activities are offered to individuals in the Day Services Program For Adults
 COCO Sessions
In addition to daily curriculum, we offer COCO sessions: Choices, Opportunities and Creative Options. Ten new courses are offered every 8 weeks. Examples of these include: Sign language, Music Appreciation, Creative Arts, Self Advocacy, Cooking, Exercise, and Health & Safety.
 Community Involvement
The Day Services Program For Adults feels strongly about increasing an individual’s independence in the and thus incorporates community involvement as routine activity.
Individuals visit local parks, museums, festivals, recreational facilities, and other locations at minimal or no cost to the individual. Through community involvement individuals are able to participate in all phases of daily living and increase their involvement in the community. The outings also give an individual the opportunity to explore educational, recreational and artistic entertainment programs available in the community.
 Communication Training/Assistive Technology
Through the support of a grant, individuals with communication difficulties are assessed and may be assisted with the use of alternative communication. Assistive technology can improve an individual’s communication skills and allow him or her to learn alternative forms of communication.
Evansville ARC has staff who train and support individuals on the use of their assistive technology devices. Individuals with disabilities can now communicate with their friends, family members, and direct care staff and have the opportunity to become more active in their community.
 Daily Living Skills
In order to assist individuals enrolled in the Day Services Program For Adults to obtain their goals and objectives and to be as independent as possible, daily living skills are incorporated into the everyday schedule of activities. These activities not only assist individuals in participating in all phases of daily living and empower them to exercise more control over their life, but also assist the individual in accessing and being connected with community services and activities. Individuals participate in goal oriented activities that include:
- Academic Skills
- Activities of Daily Living
- Basic Nutrition
- Communication Skills
- Decision Making & Self Advocacy Skills
- Mobility
- Motor & Perceptual Skills
- Prevocational Skills
- Recreation & Leisure Activities
- Social & Interpersonal Skills
- Assistance with Developing Community Connections
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