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CHALDEAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION<br />
BREAKING BARRIERS<br />
3601 15 MILE RD., STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310<br />
Breaking Barriers provides services and advocacy to those with developmental and/or intellectual<br />
disabilities, older adults, and respite to caregivers.<br />
B.E.A.M. (BRAILLE, ESL, ACCULTURATION, MOBILITY) PROJECT –<br />
helps better equip those with visual impairments to live independent lives.<br />
H.E.A.L. (HARD OF HEARING, ESL, AMERICAN SIGN<br />
LANGUAGE, LIFE SKILLS) PROJECT – helps better equip those with<br />
hearing impairments to live independent lives.<br />
C.H.A.I. (CAREGIVER HELPING AID INITIATIVE) PROJECT–<br />
supports the family caregiver in care provision and stress reduction.<br />
BB ACADEMY – Adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities gather to<br />
participate in group activities, meet new friends, learn new skills and have fun while their<br />
unpaid family caregivers enjoy some well-deserved respite time.<br />
RECREATIONAL FAMILY RESPITE – Year-round themed gatherings<br />
for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families.<br />
Families enjoy a safe and familiar place to meet, break bread and to socialize.<br />
SUPERCUTS BARBER SHOP – Licensed cosmetologists provide complimentary<br />
salon services for individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities by appointment.<br />
M.O.B. – Matter of Balance is an evidence based cognitive restructuring group class<br />
for older adults with mobility challenges to reduce the risk of Falling.<br />
BINGOCIZE- Older adults meet and enjoy group Bingo and light exercise to<br />
socialize and improve their overall health.<br />
<strong>OCTOBER</strong> <strong>2023</strong> CHALDEAN NEWS 45
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