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Felipé can't write down his thoughts or feelings and communicates them through art.
Felipé can’t write down his thoughts or feelings and communicates them through art.

Toronto program offers opportunity and purpose for people with developmental disabilities

By Linda Leigh –

Disability doesn’t mean inability. At The Salvation Army’s Broadview Village Enrichment Program (BVEP) in Toronto, Canada, participants are achieving personal goals despite the day-to-day challenges of living with a disability.

“I really love it here,” program participant Lisa, 34, said. “Come and watch me do my puzzles.”

Sorting and recognizing patterns helps Lisa stay interested and determined.
Sorting and recognizing patterns helps Lisa stay interested and determined.

Sorting and recognizing patterns helps Lisa with fine motor development, hand-eye coordination and sensory stimulation. With just the right amount of challenge, she stays interested and determined.

“Developmental disabilities cause individuals living with them many difficulties,” said Nicky Hall, BVEP director. “The Salvation Army’s program makes it easier for them to develop and improve skills and contribute to their community.”

Program activities are based on the individual’s learning goals, skills, interests, physical abilities and level of socialization and range from arts and crafts to academics to life skills training and community involvement.

Steven, 46, enjoys playing basketball and taking part in the program’s Meals on Wheels that delivers lunch to older adults. Physical fitness develops his gross motor skills and contributing to the community not only gives him great satisfaction, but is helping his social development.

Lisa leaves at the end of the day feeling loved, happy and encouraged.
Lisa leaves at the end of the day feeling loved, happy and encouraged.

“I’m good at basketball,” Steven said with a grin. “Sometimes I’m sad. Coming here makes me happy and not bored.”

Lisa and Steven, like many participants, live in a supervised group home environment. Others live at home with family members.

“Caregivers and group homes love our program,” said program instructor Leela. “It alleviates their stress and gives participants opportunities that might not be possible otherwise.”

Felipé, who lives at home with his mother and sister, discovered his passion for art at the day program. Painting is one way he expresses himself when he can’t write down his thoughts and feelings, or communicate them verbally.

Every day, program participants overcome obstacles because of their strength, courage and determination.

When David came to the program he communicated with hand gestures. Now he is able to speak and say, “I watched a movie” and “I ate supper.”

Anjali had issues with trust, which made her anxious. Now she accepts what staff has to say and is much more relaxed.

Felicia had difficulty using both hands at once. Now she is making a rug and is excited to show her accomplishments.

Physical fitness improves Steven's gross motor skills and confidence.
Physical fitness improves Steven’s gross motor skills and confidence.

Hall said future goals include creating a sensory room where people with autism can express themselves, and a way to offer respite to families and participants.

At the end of the day, Lisa and the other participants leave feeling loved, happy and encouraged.

“I like everything here,” Lisa said. And off she goes, strong, courageous and determined to embrace the challenges before her.

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