Do you have a special interest, hobby or skill? Do you like sports, concerts, dancing? Do you want to get out and meet people in your community? These are the types of questions you and your Lincoln Street, team will discuss as you plan a community program unique to your interests and goals.
You may want to develop job skills that lead to a paid position at a local company or you may prefer to volunteer your time and bring cheer and a hot meal to a new friend through the Meals-on-Wheels program
Exercise is another important part of your life and it's a lot more fun to stay active with a friend. Sometimes that friend might be another person, but it could also be a dog at the Human Society who needs to go for a walk.
Even shopping can be an opportunity for growth. You and your team will discuss the skills you want to learn and design a program that builds your confidence in budgeting and handling money.
Lincoln Street has the experience and support system to help you explore your interests and goals and become an active member of your community.
Community supports include our pledge...
- To help to maximize your independence by gaining and maintaining skills,
- To help you build bridges within your community through paid employment, volunteer services, retirement activities and educational opportunities.
- To be respectful of your individual goals, support plan and communication style,
- To support your efforts, if you choose to be politically active, including your involvement with other self-advocates in campaigning for improved funding and services,
- To be attentive and respectful of your needs and desires, and to ask questions when we sense a need for clarification.
“Members of the review team concur that Lincoln
Street staff and contractors truly understand how not only to have
people do activities but how to help them become connected-supporting
folks to engage in hobbies, sports, events and classes where new and
natural relationships can develop and blossom. ”
State Quality Assurance Review Team