Life Skills/Day Habilitation
The mission and vision of this program are to deliver therapeutic and person-centered supports to individuals to reach their maximum potential and independence in their daily lives.
Goals are based on each person’s medical, physical, social, communication, and therapeutic needs. Exercise, Healthy Living, Cooking, Art, Music, Nature Connection, Human Rights and Advocacy are all a part of the program.
Programming takes place at the site and in the community. An interdisciplinary team works with each person to develop a customized program. At a minimum, there is a 1:4 ratio providing intensive support and supervision in a caring and comfortable setting. Some participants may receive a greater staff to the individual ratio for portions of the day.
Clinical Services offered include Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Behavioral Therapy. A Registered Nurse, Health Care Supervisor is always on-site as well as a consulting Behavioral Therapist. WCI is committed to community involvement and has an extensive transportation system.
In Addition, participants can attend part-time and also be involved in Employment or Community-Based Day Supports programs listed above.
Our Life Skills/Day Habilitation Team
Aneta Hazen
Employment & Day Supports Division Head
Aneta Hazen joined WCI as the Division Head of Employment and Day Services in 2010. In her role, Aneta oversees the Deaf Employment/Day Supports, Social Skills, Community Employment, and Life Skills Day Habilitation Program. Prior to joining WCI, Aneta has worked with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for over 15 years, overseeing employment/day programs, day habilitation as well as case management supports. She has also worked with Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury for six years, supporting them in community integration services, which included employment, education, therapeutic and clinical supports. Aneta holds a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Sargent College at BU, and an MBA from Simmons College. In her free time, she loves spending time with her kids, going to the beach, running, and cooking.
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