Doorways
Doorways promotes developing independence and confidence, advocating for personal interests, and creating positive and healthy relationships. The Doorways approach enables individuals to expand their unique abilities, explore new interests and help shape their community.
Participants will learn:
self advocacy
art
recreation
nutrition
cooking/baking
gardening
mental health wellness
physical exercise
community connections
volunteering
…and so much more!
Thriving in Doorways!
Jon has thrived in Doorways. He arrived at Janus using a communication device. Now, he no longer needs to use it. He interacts with his peers and staff through body language and a few signs. Jon’s eyes light up when his peers say hi and he always waves with a smile on his face. He enjoys group activities outside, creating art, dancing and singing karaoke with his peers. He’s comfortable in his environment around peers and staff. Jon has started venturing out in the community to attend a variety of outings like breakfast, bookstores and golfing. Jon’s independence has also increased greatly over the last year. He is able to help prepare his lunches and cleans up after himself. Jon has learned his way around the building and enjoys completing tasks on his own with very little assistance.
Janus Opportunities & Services
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In Work Experience, individuals have the opportunity to explore and develop abilities in a work setting that matches their needs and interests.
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From the artistic development, production, marketing and sales of the variety of products individuals served in this program learn to develop profitable entrepreneurial skills.
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Individuals are prepared to interact with customers, handle food safely, stock vending machines, manage purchasing and inventory, prepare a variety of menu items and develop cash handling skills.
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Hand in hand and side by side the Community Employment Team assists individuals with resume writing, job searching and interviewing.
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Doorways promotes developing independence and confidence, advocating for personal interests, and creating positive and healthy relationships.
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This is a one-on-one or group therapy session offering with our Recreational Therapists.
Questions about Doorways?
Contact Alyssa Davison
award@janus-inc.org
317-773-8781 ext. 110