Our Mission
The mission of STRIVE is to build and promote access to a wide platform of support services for individuals across a diverse spectrum of abilities, specialized needs and communities.
ADULT DAY PROGRAM
Ages 21 and older
Our Day Program
STRIVE is a structured skill development day habilitation program for adults ages 21 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities.STRIVE (Self-sufficiency, Tolerance, Responsibility, Independence, Values and Equality) is a member-centered program that honors personal development and choice by fostering independence, developing social and life skills, and strengthening community inclusion.
Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Transportation
We provide daily pick up and drop off to our members within a pre-determined radius from the STRIVE day program location.
AFTER SCHOOL RESPITE
Children, teenagers and adults under the age of 21
Our Respite Program
STRIVE After School Respite is for children, teenagers and adults under the age of 21. We provide a range of activities including arts and crafts, games, puzzles and outside play, all while encouraging social interactions with peers. Parents and guardians are encouraged to bring a weekly supply of snacks for their child, teenager or young adult.
Hours
Monday – Friday
2:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Transportation: We do not provide transportation to and from the program. However, we will work with families to help secure transportation through their sending districts.
Life Skills. Community Experiences. Enriching Activities.
STRIVE emphasizes participation in community-based activities providing the men and women we serve with new opportunities to explore and expand their horizons. Our activities are geared toward exploring health and wellness, outdoor adventures, volunteering at local establishments, going to restaurants and completing errands in the community. All activities encourage new interests and help build socialization and living skills.
When the members of STRIVE are not out in the community, they are enjoying a variety of on-site activities. Activities such as arts and crafts, music, technology lessons and exercise classes promote stress reduction, enhance expression and expand the individual’s palette of interests.
When the members of STRIVE are not out in the community, they are enjoying a variety of on-site activities. Activities such as arts and crafts, music, technology lessons and exercise classes promote stress reduction, enhance expression and expand the individual’s palette of interests.
STRIVE is equipped with an open, sunny remodeled space that allows for a full range of exciting opportunities.
The multi-sensory room allows our members to explore and develop their senses and skills in a safe and pleasant environment. The multi-sensory room is designed to stimulate the senses of sight, hearing and touch and serve as a space where our members can relax and relieve stress and anxiety. It also helps members hone their coping and self-regulation skills, increase awareness and encourage positive behaviors.
The Social Café operates as both a dining area for members and a reception area for STRIVE events. After a morning out in the community, members enjoy their lunch and the company of fellow members at The Social Café. The café also serves as an opportunity to learn important life skills such as proper table manners and socialization skills.
In the studio, members have access to creative arts experiences designed especially for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They have opportunities to use art and music as a tool for self-expression, enjoy the creations of others and learn about the art/music making process. After visiting art galleries, museums and concerts, the Creative Connections room is a wonderful area where members can explore their newly sparked creativity by making creations of their own.
The movement studio is fully equipped with a professional sound system, mirrored walls and mounted ballet barres. The members enjoy movement activities, including dance, yoga, Zumba and other exercise classes in this state-of-the-art studio.
STRIVE’s fully-equipped commercial grade kitchen is used regularly by members to learn basic life skills in meal preparation. Members regularly prepare their own meals and on special occasions, display their newly acquired culinary skills by creating sumptuous buffets for family and friends.
