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Dedication of Dixon Building

Civitan Athletes Bring Home the Gold, Silver & Bronze

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Civitan Services' Special Olympics Team Gets New Uniforms!

Civitan's Adult Day program allows adults with developmental disabilities to realize that there is a life outside of centers and institutions. Our clients are learning to live as they desire within the community through functional life skills curriculums. Civitan curriculums are taught by experienced professionals and are based upon attainable accomplishments that will enable an individual to achieve goals identified in the Individual Habilitation Plan created upon enrollment.

Finances and Life
Money value, money and number recognition, basic math, legal papers and issues, recognition of scams and frauds, identification of trustworthy sources of help

Human Relations & Communications
Public conduct, expressing feelings, getting help, conflict resolution, individual rights, respecting others, public safety, listening, greetings, conversations, answering the telephone, danger and warning signs, appropriate manners, confidentiality, recognizing non-verbal communication

Leisure Arts / Recreation & Fitness
Group games, sewing, music, Special Olympics, plants & gardening, crafts, current events, photography, drawing, art, movies, stretching, exercise, physical activities

Cooking
Food preparation, food planning, shopping, cleaning, safety, eating in the community

Clothing Care
Laundry products and operation and maintenance, wearing seasonal clothing, size selection, mending, ironing versus dry cleaning

Personal Care & Medical Needs
Hygiene, shaving, hair and nail care, personal care products, make-up, communication of medical needs, first aid, safety, medication, contacting a physician

Household Operation and Maintenance
General household upkeep, cleaning, shopping, safety, plant and lawn care

Work
Getting a job, keeping a job, following instructions, communicating with co-workers, rules, responsibilities, productivity, workplace safety

Because Civitan Services focuses on development of the whole person, services such as toileting, grooming, medication assistance, eating assistance and exercise routines are provided for individuals who require additional care. Civitan Services is unique because we support our clients with a personal touch in a positive and caring environment. A relationship of love and trust has always existed between our staff and those we serve because every person is treated as an individual with respect and dignity.

Civitan Services uses the latest software technology to monitor and assess the progress of each person. Our staff has the ability to document daily activities, track progress relating to the Individual Habilitation Plan and analyze effective learning methods. This information is used to ensure that each person is learning the skills necessary to accomplish his or her personal goals and objectives.

Masters level degreed therapists offer speech, occupational and physical therapy to our clients who are in need of these services.

For more information about Civitan's Adult Day Program, contact Mariessa Bearden at 501-776-0691 or mariessa@civitanservices.com.