March was all about encouraging independent living for our afternoon crew. We worked on things like identifying junk mail versus real mail and identifying emergencies versus non-emergencies. We also added a few new members to our group, so we’ve been getting to know them and helping them learn our schedules. Our morning crew has been working on cooperation through games and chores, as well as books, crafts and activities for our themed weeks (Dr. Suess, Saint Patrick’s Day, career/work, Easter). We also added music to our day from Thrive Music Therapy. Our teacher, Leah, will be visiting us every other week. With the weather slowly warming, we are also taking more walks and adventures around downtown Kaukauna.
OUT AND ABOUT IN THE COMMUNITY
This month we wanted to take a moment to give VPI’s School District Transition Services a shout-out and a big thank you. Several of our half-day members spend the other half of the day working on job skills at the various VPI partners. We’d especially like to thank the Youth Employment Specialist Alex Browne, who has been a huge help in making the transition between work and Inclusion as smooth as possible. We wish him all the best in his next endeavors.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jake’s Network of Hope is hosting a diaper drive. As fellow members of HYPE through the Fox Valley Chamber of Commerce, we would like to support this awesome organization by participating in the diaper drive as well. We will be gathering diaper packs and/or monetary donations from April 15th-May 7th. If you would like to donate, drop off anytime during our hours (8am-3pm), or send with members. We appreciate your support in this awesome event.
