Athens County Board of DD Community Access Guide Welcome and Introduction This is a resource developed by the Athens County Board of DD Transition Committee. Within this guide you will find available Community Resources that are accessible to assist you with finding opportunities in the community. We have included the Mission, Vision, and Core Values for the Athens County Board of DD. It is our intention to provide quality resources to those we serve in hopes that they will explore new and exciting opportunities that truly enhance their quality of life in the many ways they choose. Our Mission Our Mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals by encouraging integration and independence, fostering partnerships, and advocating for individual rights. Our Vision To provide experienced leadership so all individuals with developmental disabilities may achieve their dreams. Our Core Values We believe in the potential of all individuals served. We believe our organization must be responsible and flexible. We believe in being fiscally responsible. We believe in Person Centered Planning and Self-Determination. We believe in providing safe and secure environments for individuals to be served. We believe in valuing employees and partners. We believe in visionary leaders and innovation. 2 Athens County Board of DD Community Access Guide Index Welcome…………………………………………………………….…1 Adult Learning/Education…………………………………………..…3 Animal Interactions/Pet Therapy…………………………………….9 Arts and Crafts…………………………………………………….…12 Civic Organizations ………………………………………………....18 Day Hab Centers………………………………………….……....…21 Employment Services……………………………………………….26 Fitness…………………………………………………..…………….29 Government Agencies……………………………………………….34 Music Opportunities………………………………………….………38 Nature…………………………………………………….……………44 Nutrition……………………………………………...……………..….48 Recreation………………………………………………………….….54 Religion…………………………………………………………………56 Seniors………………………………………………………………….57 Social……………………………………………………………………60 Transportation………………………………………………………….62 Volunteering………………………………………………….………..65 Wellness………………………………………………………..………73 3 Athens County Board of DD Community Access Guide Adult Learning & Education Outcome Potential: Career Prospects Learning new skills opens up new opportunities that might not have been available before. Learning empowers adults and helps them achieve their aspirations and career goals. Returning to education demonstrates to employers that you are willing to work, use your time well, and adapt to new environments. Confidence Discovering your talents and expanding your skills through learning increases self-esteem and learners can gain a sense of pride and confidence in their achievements. Decision makingReturning to learning can allow adults to make more informed decisions about their lives, careers and take control of their future. Happiness Studies show that adults who return to education gain and use new skills and, as a result, become happier with their daily lives. HealthLearning itself stimulates the brain and helps to maintain better mental health. Routine gives people a sense of purpose and worth which contributes to longevity and good health in later life. Personal Development Learning is a process of self- improvement‚ allowing people to reflect on who they are, recognize the many skills gained throughout their lives and adds more dimensions to their capability‚ character and interests. Professional Development Engaging in the learning process of Continual Professional Development (CPD) and Lifelong Learning ensures that adult learners have the latest knowledge that allows them to compete favorably in college or the workplace. Self-Direction Learning brings meaning and purpose to life; helping to clarify future aspirations and gives adult learners a sense of self-worth and direction. Wisdom Acquiring knowledge allows you to share that with others. The process of passing on learning in this way brings you closer to others and develops a tight knit community. Learning benefits families inspiring others to follow in your shoes. The power of learning allows adult learners to make real changes that will benefit them and their families. 4 Athens County Board of DD Community Access Guide Opportunities for Adult Learning: The Work Station: 70 North Plains Road, The Plains (Located in the Country Corners Shopping Center near Subway) Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Phone: 740-797-1405 Or Toll-Free: 1-877-351-0405 ______________________________________________________ Tri-County Adult Career Center: 15676 Ohio Rt. 691, Nelsonville Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Phone: 740-753-5464 ________________________________________________________ https://www.ohio.edu/admissions ________________________________________________________ http://www.hocking.edu/gettingstarted 5 Athens County Board of DD Community Access Guide Athens Community Center Monday - Friday 6:00am-9:00pm Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm Sunday 11:00am-7:00pm apm.activecommunities.com/athensrec American Red Cross of Southeastern Ohio www.redcross.org/local/ohio Location: 100 South May Ave, Athens, Ohio Phone: 740-593-5273 As reflected in the Red Cross mission, the American Red Cross of Southeastern Ohio seeks to help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to natural and human-caused disasters through the immediate mobilization of people and resources and the provision of community, workplace, and school-based training.Beyond disaster relief, the chapter delivers community disaster education, first aid/CPR training and other types of life-saving health and safety training to hundreds/thousands of people across our region to help people prevent, prepare and respond to emergencies. 6 Athens County Board of DD Community Access Guide http://dairybarn.org/adult-classes (740) 592-4981 Gallery Admission Athens Voices USA 2017 & Contemporary Ceramics 2017 $5.00 General Admission Members and Children under 12 are Free Offering Classes, and other Art experiences Factory Street Studio 37 Ohio Avenue, Athens, OH 45701 Dance classes (740) 594-2302 Monday- Many different classes offered for all ages including Tai Chi. Contra Dancing and more 7 Athens County Board of DD Community Access Guide ARTS / West Classes Workshops, Classes & Lessons Various activities are offered through ARTS / West throughout the week. Workshops, classes & lessons range is all sorts of art forms for all different age groups. For more information, please visit the Weekly Programs page on our Blog: http://artswest.blogspot.com/p/weekly-programs.html ____________________________________________ 8 Athens County Board of DD Community Access Guide Animal Interactions & Pet Therapy Outcome Potential: Improve focus Provides non-stressful, non-judgmental environment Increases self-confidence Reduces self-consciousness Encourages the love of reading in specific and learning in general Supports Physical Therapy efforts Increases joint movement Improves recovery time Maintains or increases motor skills Provides motivation to move more, stretch farther, exercise longer Equine-assisted therapy encompasses a range of treatments that includes activities with horses and other equines to promote physical, occupational, and emotional growth in people who have struggles in life due to a disability, a past trauma, and in general many people experience a lot of growth in knowing their own strengths and abilities better due to these interaction. Opportunities that involve animals really do range form a therapeutic aspect to social opportunities, along with learning new skills that could be tied into outcomes that focus on employment, independence, and other steps to build supports towards a persons choosen outcomes. 9 Athens County Board of DD Community Access Guide Animal Interaction Opportunities: 4-H -Volunteer with a 4-H club ATHENS COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE 280 West Union Street Athens, OH 45701 Phone:740-593-8555 Email: [email protected] ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Friends of the Shelter Dogs P.O. Box 576 Athens, Ohio 45701 https://www.facebook.com/athensfosd Athens County Dog Shelter Address: 13333 OH-13, Chauncey, OH 45719 Phone:(740) 593-5415 ____________________________________________________________________________________ 10 Athens County Board of DD Community Access Guide Harter Hill Stables Equine Enrichment Program Workshops include: Team Building, Emotional Health, and Stress Management. Call Tami at (740) 591-6411 email [email protected] if you would like more information ___________________________________________________________ 73930 Buck Lane • New Marshfield, Oh 45766 Phone: Local-740.664.2428 Toll Free-800.221.1122 @un cl ebuck ss Athens County Humane Society P.O. Box 765 Athens, OH 45701 [email protected] Info Line (740) 592-6047 11 Athens County Board of DD Community Access Guide Arts and Crafts Outcome Potential: Art experiences often promote personal and social development. Social aspects include sharing art learning from others and the relationships that can build from those moments Self expression, for many people who perhaps can not communicate their feelings through words can often use art to find a new way to express their feelings as well as others, Hobbies, whether it is creating art, or enjoying a craft making experience have many similar benefits. Having a task to keep busy is helpful with stress, bordum, as well as a way to spend time with friends Learning new skills can help someone enjoy life