Annual Report 2009 - Developmental Center of the Ozarks
Annual Report 2009 - Developmental Center of the Ozarks
Annual Report 2009 - Developmental Center of the Ozarks
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Adult Day <strong>Center</strong><br />
Services<br />
This program is designed to<br />
assist older persons or those<br />
older than 18 with developmental<br />
disabilities to maintain and retain<br />
skills <strong>of</strong> independence while<br />
participating in a stimulating,<br />
safe, and interactive environment.<br />
Scheduled activities include music,<br />
games, dancing, mild exercises<br />
(with physician approval), crafts,<br />
social activities, and quiet/leisure<br />
activities. Activities are based on an<br />
individual’s interests, choices, and<br />
needs. This program is overseen by<br />
a nurse with trained staff providing<br />
direct services. Programs are<br />
available in Greene, Christian, and<br />
Taney Counties and are licensed<br />
by <strong>the</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Health and<br />
Senior Services.<br />
9 <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> –Fiscal Year <strong>2009</strong><br />
<strong>2009</strong> Accomplishments<br />
• Taney County program<br />
relocated to <strong>Developmental</strong><br />
Connections Resource <strong>Center</strong><br />
and licensed for 36 individuals<br />
• Electric changing table<br />
obtained for Greene County<br />
program through grant support<br />
2010 Goals<br />
• Increase community activities<br />
in both Christian and Greene<br />
County programs<br />
• Increase enrollment in Greene,<br />
Christian, and Taney County<br />
programs by 10%<br />
Up Close and<br />
Personal<br />
“ They set goals<br />
for her<br />
to accomplish.”<br />
We love DCO because it’s home away from home. The<br />
staff are very warm, loving and caring people. We also like<br />
that DCO provides a safe and secure place for parents and<br />
guardians like us to take our loved ones to. It enables us to<br />
do our jobs to take care <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
Susie has grown so much since she has lived here with<br />
us, and much <strong>of</strong> it has been from <strong>the</strong> help <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> DCO<br />
staff. They set goals for her to accomplish; for example,<br />
socializing, learning to do laundry, and picking up after<br />
herself. DCO Staff deserves a very high five card for<br />
everything <strong>the</strong>y do. We sure do appreciate you for being<br />
<strong>the</strong>re for us and our Susie Q.<br />
~Tim and Kathy G., Guardians
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