Programs & Services

Since its beginning in 1974, DASCH continues to provide innovative and progressive approaches to support. Following the philosophy of community inclusion, every person is provided the opportunity to fully participate in community life.

 

Residential Program

DASCH Inc. homes are located all across Winnipeg.  We provide support and learning opportunities in all areas of daily living.  People are encouraged to participate fully in their local community; to be understood as valued citizens locally and nationally. 

 

 

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Day Programs

With a focus on individual needs, our two community based DASCH Day Programs provide each participant with meaningful activites throughout the day.  Since 1984, DASCH has sucessfully provided individuals with a combination of vocational, leisure, recreational, life skills and communication programs. Due to our success in enhancing people's lives, we have evolved into satalite programming.  One program is located on St. Anne's Rd and the other on Roblin Blvd.

In 2007 The Individualized Vocational Services (IVS) and the Individualized Recreational and Retirement Services (IRRS) were opened.

These two new programs differ from our other two Day Programs in that they are based out of a person's home rather than a central location. The IRRS program is intended for older or semi-retired people and for those that prefer a slower pace and quieter environment.  The IVS program focuses on people gaining employment and vocational skills.

 

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SSRS

Specialized Support & Resource Services (SSRS) assist people in developing adaptive life skills towards inclusion and accessibility in their community. The department is made up of four service areas:

• Behavioural
• Literacy and communication
• Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology and Psychiatry*
• Staff professional development

*subject to availability

When requested, an SSRS staff will assess a person's needs and provide the following necessary support mechanisms:

• Assessment of individual skill levels and needs
• Behavioral intervention/communication development and literacy
• Training and counselling to the individuals, staff and other support people

SSRS educates and trains staff in teaching positive, adaptive behaviour/communication. SSRS regularly holds professional development seminars for staff on topics such as:

• Positive Behaviour Supports
• Lifespan Development and Developmental Disabilities
• FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder)
• Medication and Behaviour
• Autism

All behaviour/communication plans include input from the person, staff, family and any other relevant parties (e.g. psychiatrist, occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, etc.)

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SSRS Skill Development Groups

Skill development groups are regularly held in the following areas:

• Anger Management (My Feelings and Me)
• Understanding Relationships
• Sexual Education (Female Group)
• Sexual Education (Male Group)

Groups are comprised of 12 one-hour weekly sessions. Groups are facilitated by Danya Barnhardt. Groups are specifically developed for individuals with developmental disabilities and are structured according to the participants' levels of understanding. All groups involve role-play, discussion, a homework component and letters of information to caregivers to encourage participation and generalization to other environments.

Anger Management (My Feelings and Me)

Understanding Relationships

Sexual Education (Male and Female Groups)

FASD Strengths

Information coming soon!

 

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