For people who have “aged out” of programs for children, UCP’s Adult Day Program offers opportunities to socialize, participate in their community and gain independence. Focusing on strengths rather than limitations, a staff of educators, therapists, assistive technology specialists, nurses, social workers and rehabilitation aides helps program participants enjoy:
Increased independence
Improved communication
Inclusive community activities
Greater self-confidence and self-esteem
UCP’s Adult Day Program addresses daily living skills, assistive technology, vocational skills and recreation. The program is open to Medicaid-eligible individuals 18 and older living in Cook, Lake, DuPage and Kane counties. Round-trip bus transportation brings participants to and from program sites in Oak Park, Cicero and Tinley Park.
For more information contact Richard Brown, 708-383-8887 x225,
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For details contact Susan O’Donovan, 312-464-1608 x 14,
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Valuable and valued support for our adult services comes from volunteers such as:
Social workers
Students
Interns
Parents
Coaches
Learn how you can participate in this enriching experience. Contact Susan O’Donovan, 312-464-1608 x 14,
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Daily Living Skills
Daily living skills help adults with disabilities gain greater independence at home. In a home-like setting, UCP adult service participants learn and practice cooking, cleaning, personal care and money management skills. Reading comprehension, vocabulary and math education also are available.
Assistive technology devices from environmental controls to communication devices make life easier and more rewarding for people with disabilities. Adapted computers also open new opportunities for literacy, work and recreation. Therapists and technology specialists help adult services participants master technologies serving their individual needs.
Through UCP, adult service participants can acquire basic job skills and work-related social skills. On-site work opportunities such as product packaging, contracted by private businesses, give participants the experience of earning their own money.
Parties, picnics, sports events or a night on the town — the invitation’s open at UCP’s Adult Recreation Program. Participants have a choice of:
UCP Adult Club for large group events
UCP Buddy for one-on-one activities
UCP Buddy Mentor for building connections
Adult Recreation members learn to how to access and adapt to opportunities in the community — and together advocate for greater inclusively for people with disabilities. All the supports are in place, from transportation to personal care attendants, to promote comfort and confidence while building social skills and independence.
The program is open to people at least 18 years old, with a developmental disability, living in Lake, Cook, DuPage or Kane county.
