Tammy unpacked her lunch bag and put her ravioli in the microwave. She set the time, and while she waited, she put in a load of laundry. Those actions are just a few of the ways Tammy has become more independent thanks to the Easterseals Crossroads Adult Day program. She even recently moved out of her mother’s house.
“I have seen her confidence skyrocket,” says Breann Riley, Activity Lead and DSP.
For more than two decades, Tammy has been attending Easterseals Crossroads’ Adult Day program at the south location. The program is for adults with disabilities, and it also gives family members and caregivers some respite. However, the program is not an adult daycare service.
“A lot of people have that misconception, that it’s daycare for adults,” Breann says. “That’s far from the truth. We do so many things to make their lives meaningful. They volunteer in the community, they go places, they learn new skills, improve social skills, and we even have clubs for things like photography, cooking, and reading.”
Tammy has taken full advantage of her time in the program, especially when it comes to volunteering. For two years, she’s been volunteering at Calvary Lutheran, working with Kindergarteners, helping with learning activities, and playing. Tammy also took an online training course to become a certified volunteer at Nine Lives Cat Cafe.
The Adult Day program is more than just a place to be. It’s helping people, like Tammy, find true independence.
The Easterseals Crossroads Adult Day program is more than a place to go; it’s a community that fosters confidence, purpose, and independence for adults like Tammy. Your support helps create opportunities for skill-building, volunteering, friendship, and meaningful growth every single day.
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