community inclusion and programing
working and living in the community
Participant gardening
We encourage our our participants to participate in our gardening programs. Several of our homes (SOHs and RCFs) have vegetable plots on site. This is great exercise, fun in the sun with purpose, and fosters an appreciation for the foods we eat. When we have a surplus of grown food, we share with the other homes. Our Participants who participate in this program (including ILS) learn skills to help engage in daily life.
Cooking skills
New Vision values the promotion of active and healthy living. Every person, no matter their abilities is capable of learning essential skills. To that end, all of our staff (which have Food Safety Certification) are teaching our wonderful participants in this essential life skill. This helps with both life management, confidence, purpose and having fun doing it!