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Benefits of Day Support Programs for Adults with Disabilities

North Star Oregon • June 19, 2024

Benefits of Day Support Programs for Adults with Disabilities

As humans, we all need to connect with others, feel included, and belong. That’s why at North Star Oregon disability support in Oregon offers day support activities (DSA). People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) have the same need for connection as everybody else, and we’re happy to provide that at North Star. 

Today, we’ll talk about the importance of day support programs for adults with disabilities. We’ll also provide examples of our activities in Corvallis, Albany, Philomath, Salem, and surrounding areas for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

What Are Day Support Activities?

Day support activities (also called DSA) are a form of support focused on building social and interpersonal support. It’s offered outside of an individual’s home in a group setting. Day support activities in Albany, OR may involve exploring sites in different towns. The same can be said for our disability programs in Corvallis and Salem.

Why Are Day Support Services Important?

At North Star Oregon, our day support activities program offers a wide variety of activities. This allows people with I/DD to explore different interests, cultures, and talents. This is helpful in forming a person’s identity outside of their disabilities. It also helps them connect with others who share similar interests or knowledge. Sometimes, we’re able to offer activities that our participants already know they enjoy. This gives them a chance to participate in those activities and perhaps share their love for them with others.

Day support activities can improve an individual’s social skills. Forming and maintaining interpersonal relationships is key to combating isolation. By interacting with others, people with I/DD can learn verbal and nonverbal social cues while they develop their own. We support our program participants with communication and social responsiveness, so they’re not on their own when it comes to forming friendships.

In addition, our DSA program helps individuals with I/DD participate in their community and access community resources. Sometimes, people with disabilities don’t engage with the greater community. There are many reasons for this, including sensory concerns and social anxiety. With the support of our service providers, people with I/DD can engage in their communities through our day support activities. They’ll be joined by people who can relate to them, making the experience a little less scary. Being engaged in the community also introduces people to community resources. Knowing about these resources is vital to developing more independence.

Day Support Activities in Albany, Oregon

Our DSA schedules include activities for groups in Corvallis, Albany, and Salem. In Albany, our program participants frequently go bowling. Bowling is a great way to engage in friendly competition while getting some light exercise in the process. In April 2024, we also visited several natural areas, including South Beach State Park and the Willamette National Forest. Getting in touch with nature can be therapeutic for anyone, so when the weather’s nice, it’s worthwhile to spend some time outside. Visits to malls are on the agenda, too - and we don’t just stick to Heritage Mall. We also visit Washington Square Mall, Salem City Center Mall, and the Woodburn Outlets. On occasion, we’ll change things up a bit with visits to restaurants, casinos, and other fun spots.

Day Support Activities in Corvallis, Oregon

Like our programming in Albany, our Corvallis DSA group doesn’t always stay in Corvallis. In April 2024, we visited Maxtivity, a place to do arts and crafts in Philomath, Oregon. Art is a fantastic way for our participants to express themselves, and it can even alleviate stress for some people. We also went to some museums, including the Yamhill Historical Museum and Brownsville Museum. Exploring museums helps people expand their knowledge about a variety of topics, making it easier to converse with people. Just like our Albany group, our Corvallis program participants go bowling and to parks. They also occasionally visit Round 1, an arcade in Eugene, Oregon.

DAY SUPPORT ACTIVITIES IN Salem, OREGON

Day support services are soon coming to Salem, Oregon and will include many similar activities to those in Corvallis and Albany. At North Star Oregon, we try to partner with local business in the community to provide day support activities for our participants.

Support for People with Disabilities in Albany, Oregon

If you’re looking for day support activities for someone with I/DD, look no further than North Star. We provide I/DD support in Oregon that includes DSA and attendant care. Our DSA calendar changes every month, so our participants get to experience many different activities.  North Star Oregon serves people with I/DD through disability support services such as Day Support Activities and In-Home Attendant Care in the mid-Willamette Valley. We currently serve Benton, Linn, Marion, and Polk Counties. Contact us today to see if North Star Oregon can be added to your loved one’s ISP!

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