Community day services

what are day services?

Clearbrook’s Community Day Services offer an array of weekday services to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. By providing a variety of opportunities, our clients are able to expand their interaction with their peers, community, and the world at large within structured settings. An individualized program plan is developed around each client, resulting in services that are a blend of instruction, interventions, activities, and experiences. Service planning focuses on encouraging and supporting participants to express their interest.

Community Day Services provide continued-learning opportunities based upon an individual's interests and abilities, with an emphasis on socialization and community participation.

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Program highlights

  • Art activities serve all clients and utilize the visual arts to promote independence, motor control, and personal expression.
  • Music activities include music appreciation and music-making with drums, guitars, pianos, and tambourines.
  • Fitness and exercise are encouraged for all program participants.
  • Each participant has a series of individualized strategies, developed around his or her unique needs.
  • Community Day Services partner with community organizations to create volunteer opportunities for the individuals we serve.

PURSUIT

PURSUIT is a collaborative program between Clearbrook and NWSRA (Northwest Special Recreation Association) that provides opportunities for continued growth for adults with disabilities through recreation and leisure activities that are fulfilling and enriching.

PURSUIT serves adults with disabilities over the age of 21 by providing year-round recreation and leisure opportunities to improve health and wellness, learn life skills, practice self-advocacy, and integrate within the community. Admission is continuous throughout the year, subject to availability.

PURSUIT is certified by the Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities.

A two-week trial will be initiated following the initial intake assessment in order to determine eligibility and needs.

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Senior Day Services Activities and Creative Experiences for Seniors (ACES)

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About the Program

The Activities and Creative Experience for Seniors (ACES) program was developed to enhance its participants' quality of life by providing activities and choices designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in the later stages of life.

The ACES programming is unique to the senior population. Created from staff and client input, the ACES program has designed multiple groups that participants are involved with on a daily basis. Community integration and utilization of community resources are also integral to the ACES Program. 

Program Highlights
  • Each month, ACES participants can choose to take part in 80-100 activities.
  • ACES receives significant clinical support from occupational therapists, physical therapists, a counselor, behavioral therapists, and nursing staff.
  • The ACES program location has an attached resource center and training facility developed specifically for seniors with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Eligibility

All participants must have a documented developmental disability and be over the age of 50 in order to participate. Exceptions to the age 50 rule can be made based upon a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease.

Participation in the ACES Program is voluntary, and participation is not required of any clients.

Learn More

Locations
6500 Northwest Highway
Crystal Lake
CHOICE McHenry
746 S Vermont
Palatine
Getz Day Program
3705 Pheasant Road
Rolling Meadows
PURSUIT Rolling Meadows
1225 Tri State Parkway
Gurnee
CDS North
       
3201 W Campbell Road
Rolling Meadows
Krause & ACES
2100 Golf Road
Rolling Meadows
Riley Day Program
1000 W Central Road
Mount Prospect
PURSUIT Mount Prospect
1919 Walnut Avenue
Hanover Park
PURSUIT Hanover Park
       
1945 Techny Road, Unit 3       
Northbrook
Techny Day Program
100 Community Boulevard       
Wheeling
PURSUIT Wheeling
601 W. Deerfield Parkway
Buffalo Grove
PURSUIT Buffalo Grove
1815 W. Central Road
Arlington Heights
1815 Employment Day Program
       
1010 N. Seminary Avenue
Woodstock
CHOICE Woodstock
650 W Higgins Road
Hoffman Estates
PURSUIT Hoffman Estates
1545 Hicks Road
Rolling Meadows
CDS Rolling Meadows & PAL
 
Contact Us

If you would like more information about Clearbrook’s Community Day Services programs, please contact:

Heidi Raymond
Director of Admissions
847-385-5328
hraymond@clearbrook.org.

 

Staff Positions & Responsibilities

Program Director – Oversees the entire program.

Program Coordinator – Oversees program, directly supervises all management staff.

Client Services Manager – Supervises the Developmental Trainers.

Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) – Serves as the primary contact for family members, writes program plans and develops goals for individuals that live with family members.

Developmental Trainers/Job Coach – Works directly with the clients, assisting with activities and goals.

Activity Manager and Activity Staff – Plans and carries out special program events, activities and outings.

 

General FAQs

What are the age requirements?
What are your hours of service?
Can family members visit the day program?
What about transportation to the day program?
Do participants leave the facility at all during the day?