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Community
Connections
Community Connections is a day program for adults with developmental
disabilities. These individuals generally need intense supervision and
are not currently at the level needed to work independently in the
community. We currently serve 24 individuals in our Bona Vista at the
Crossing location in Howard County, and 26 individuals in our Bona Vista
Benton Street location in Miami County.
Activities are focused on personal goals and improving daily living
skills. These include cooking, exercise, music appreciation, academics,
pre-vocational skills, crafts, and much more.
Opportunities are also provided to participate in the community as a
whole. This opens the door to socialization, responsibility, and
volunteering. Staff works one-on-one with individuals to help them
establish these vital connections.
Community Connections functions cooperatively with licensed therapists,
nurses, social workers, behavior consultants, as well as other
stakeholders to assist individuals in reaching their highest potential.
To be eligible for Community Connections services, you must:
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Live in Howard, Miami, or
a surrounding county
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Be 16 years of age or
older and no longer attending public school
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Have one or more severe
disability
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Be eligible for funding or
be able to self-pay
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Want to learn skills to
become more independent
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Try hard to meet self-set
goals
To enroll, you
may be recommended by Vocational Rehabilitation Services, the school
system, or through a vocational evaluation. If you feel this program is
a good fit for someone in your family, do not hesitate to call.
Services are paid for by the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities
Services–Division of Disability, Aging, and Rehabilitative Services,
Medicaid Waiver, and self-pay.
Community Connections adult day program is made possible through partial
funding by United Way of Howard County.
If you are interested in Community Connections Services, please
contact the Division Manager for Habilitation and Social Services at
765-454-5344, extension 293.

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