Adult Day Services Starts to Slowly Reopen
Date posted: May 26, 2020
Jarod models his new sock mask.
After completing a health screening and checking temperatures, the program day begins with a morning meeting. Participants and staff discuss plans for the day as well as the importance of continuing to keep a social distance and consistently washing our hands for at least 20 seconds. Everyone also receives their own activity packet, filled with all the supplies they need for the day.
In our first week back, some activities included making sock masks, writing letters to those we miss, designing collages, playing word games and getting outside for fresh air and exercise. We also made use of an adaptive sewing machine to make fabric masks and joined the Zoom bandwagon with a video call connecting all of our locations.
While we continue to miss our larger program population, we are thankful to take this first step in reopening our programs!
Stepping Stones’ Adult Day Services runs weekdays throughout the year and serves individuals age 18 to 75+ with disabilities. Available at three locations, the program offers a highly encouraging and inclusive atmosphere where participants build confidence and develop independent living skills.
Below, enjoy some photos of our slowly Adult Day Services reopening program!
Morning meeting at our Allyn Campus program in Batavia, Ohio.
Like many, Stepping Stones is officially on the Zoom bandwagon! All three of our locations participated in a video call to reconnect after two months without program.
Here, Amanda says hello from the Parkcrest Campus in Western Hills.
Director of Programs & Operations Sam Allen and Asst. Rec & Leisure Coordinator Laura Vanegas joined the Zoom call from our Given Campus in Indian Hill.
Alan with his personalized bucket, filled with his own supplies for the week’s activities at our Drex Campus in Norwood.
In between rain showers, everyone got outside for some fresh air and exercise by walking the grounds.
Using an adaptive sewing machine, participants made their own masks! Here, Chad presses a button that powers a sewing needle while Adult Day Services Coordinator Phil Taylor safely maneuvers the pattern.
Mychal shows off his brand new face mask.
