Day Services For Adults
At Evansville ARC, the Day Services Program For Adults primary focus is on enhancing quality of life for those who cannot work or are beyond the vocational age and need facility-based services.
 Day Services Program For Adults assists individuals in learning daily life skills, social interaction techniques and in becoming more independent. Through a Person Centered Planning process, individuals give input on how they would like to spend their day, what their values and dreams are and how Evansville ARC can best help them achieve their goals and dreams.
 Assistive Technology
For individuals with communication challenges expressing their thoughts, wants, and needs is a frustrating, and many times, seemingly impossible task. With the ability to use the 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 community members.
Through the support of a grant, individuals with communication difficulties in the Day Services Program For Adults are assessed to determine how to assist in improving communication including the use of an assistive technology device if appropriate. These devices can improve an individual’s communication skills and allow him or her to learn alternative forms of communication. (Back to Top)
 Community Involvement
The Day Services Program For Adults feels strongly about increasing an individual’s independence in the community and thus incorporates community involvement as a 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 at minimal or no cost to the participant. (Back to Top)
 Daily Living Skills
In order to assist all individuals enrolled in the Day Services Program For Adults to obtain their goals, objectives, full potential 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 it also assists 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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Hours of Operation and Payment Options
The Day Services Program For Adults operates Monday through Friday. Individuals can be enrolled in the program on a full-time or part-time basis. Transportation assistance may also be available. We accept Medicaid Waivers, Title XX and Private Pay as forms of payment for enrollment in the program. (Back to Top)
Please contact Shelly Dunn at
812-428-4500 for further information.
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