Community Learning
Adults decide on outings each month. Staff members will encourage
trips in the community using private and public transportation. Adults
are asked to volunteer in fundraising projects such as the gift-
wrapping program. Adult Programming will include activities such as
preparation of simple meals and grocery shopping, community integration,
motor development, independent living skills, augmentative communication
and accessibility including assistive technology.
NHC's adults use the community as a resource for functional learning.
In the community many skills are emphasized, such as motor skills (going
up and down stairs), safety awareness, social skills in a restaurant
while eating, and the opportunity to help with volunteer projects. Trips
into the community include some of the finest attractions: Navy Pier,
museums, Botanical Gardens, and shopping in downtown Chicago.