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PROGRAMS

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We provide services based on the wants and needs of the individuals we serve

Functional Skills:

We provide individualized training/support in skills needed for day-to-day living and community integration. 

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  • Practice with counting money.

  • Mental exercise with activities like word finds, puzzles, and crosswords.

  • Learning how to measure ingredients, bake, and cook meals. 

  • Practice with handwriting and spelling.

  • Some of our service recipients have even used this program for more advanced tasks like studying for a drivers permit or learning sign language.

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Wabasha DAC Functional Skills
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Exercise Therapy: 

We provide individualized exercise plans for cardiovascular health, mobility, and dexterity. We also help individuals with physical therapy plans prescribed to our individuals by doctors and physical therapists.

 

  • Improvement of cardiovascular health and increasing strength has been shown to improve numerous health markers and reduce the risk for chronic illness, as well as drastic improvements to their mental health.

 

  • Our service recipients utilize the treadmills, hand-weights, bicycles, and resistance bands to fulfill their activity goals.

 

  • Service recipients also attend weekly hikes, community walks, and other outdoor activities that build lower body strength and increase their heart rate. 

Wabasha DAC Womens Group

Life Enrichment:

We provide a space for service recipients to participate in activities they enjoy doing that make their lives better.

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  • Socialization is essential for mental wellbeing as well as building verbal skills for the community.

  • Community outings which build community relationships and expose individuals to new and fun activities.

  • Arts and Crafts allow an outlet for creativity and expression.

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Employment Supports:

We provide assistance in each step of competitive employment for our individuals.

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  • Exploration services provide resources for each person to learn about jobs available to them and what skills are needed for these jobs.

  • Development services work on skills that are needed to obtain jobs. This includes resume writing, filling out applications, and interview practice. 

  • We also provide job coaching for those employed in the community.

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Wabasha DAC employment support services
Wabasha DAC Production

Work Component:

We provide on-site paid opportunities with various jobs from area businesses.

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  • Packaging jobs involving everything from medical devices to hunting equipment.

  • Preparation jobs for businesses who want to cut out extra steps for their production crews.

  • Shredding services for the general public and commercial businesses.

  • Button Production for businesses, schools, family reunions, fundraisers, etc.

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CONTACT
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Phone: 651-565-3612

Email: frontdesk@wabashacodac.org

Director: tgaedtke@wabashacodac.org

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HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:00a - 4:00p

 

111 2nd Street West

 Wabasha, MN 55981

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