To view our newsletter for June, please follow this link. We have our new Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Initiative (DEI), Host Home Provider of the Month, COVID-19 updates, quality assurance information and an awesome write-up from our Nursing Team, as well. Good stuff!
Join us for some upcoming virtual events! Check out our new Pop Culture Group on Fridays.
Please follow the links imbedded in this message to participate.
Tuesday, June 30
LIFE Club: Support, Inc. Jam Session
When: Tuesday, June 30 from 5:00pm-6:30pm
What: Join us for an evening of friendship, discussion, and learning! These interactive groups will focus on developing skills and confidence for social situations in a way that is fun and informative! LIFE Club is open to all. Join us this week as we create and play our own musical instruments. Let’s get creative with the items in our house to make kazoos, drums, shakers…the possibilities are endless. At the end, we will join together in a jam session.
Instructions: In order to participate, please follow https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89924525638 at 5:00pm to participate. Contact christopher.sharkey@supportinc.com or gwen.bonilla@supportinc.com for any questions. Everyone is welcome!
Wednesday, July 1
Moving and Grooving: Finding Our Inner Strength
When: Wednesday, July 3 from 12:00pm-1:00pm
What: We will join together to discuss life’s stressors while improving the physical health of our bodies to create a healthy lifestyle by learning helpful social and exercise habits. Thisgroupwill incorporate a different movement activity every session. This week will focus on what makes us feel strong. Now that we have spent so much time doing a variety of movement activities, let’s check back in to see our progress. This is a great opportunity to be active during a virtual time. Adaptable for all abilities!
Instructions: In order to participate, please follow https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85277454478 at 12:00pm to participate. Everyone is welcome! Contact meredith.kane@supportinc.com for any questions.
Thursday, July 2
Touching Stories
When: Thursday, July 2 from 11:00am-12:00pm
What: Touching Stories is a unique therapy model, specifically designed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, that pairs the social and emotional learning of story with sensory integration activities in a way that is educational, engaging, and simply, a lot of fun! We have adapted our Touching Stories for at home use. Gwen will first lead participants in a scavenger hunt for the sensory items needed for the stories (all items are common items found in every home) and then will tell the sensory-based stories to the group. Please see the attached list for scavenger hunt items. If you are curious to learn more, please watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcjzvevJ9_w&t=67s.
Instructions: In order to participate, please follow https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86143640216 at 11:00am to participate. Everyone is welcome! Contact gwen.bonilla@supportinc.com for any questions. Everyone is welcome!
Friday, July 3
Pop Culture Group: Show and Tell
When: Friday, July 3 from 12:00pm-1:00pm
What: Pop Culture Group is an opportunity for clients to come together and connect over their common interests and explore new ideas at the same time. Come explore different styles of music and comedy for the next six weeks as we discuss, sing, dance, and laugh. This is what we have all been waiting for! Bring your talents, enthusiasm, and support for our friends as we show off our talents and talk about our favorite hobbies. Make sure to invite everyone in your house to show off your new skills in performance!
Instructions: In order to participate, please follow https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88042448634 at 12:00pm to participate. Everyone is welcome! Contact meredith.kane@supportinc.com for any questions. All are welcome!
To All Support Inc. Staff,
Recently our Founder Dennis Kirkman and our CEO Bentley Smith sent out a strong and clear statement regarding Support Inc.’s desire to advocate for the rights of disenfranchised people throughout this country. To impact change within our company and to our community, we are forming a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council. I (Nick Manning) will be supporting a group of volunteers to help steer organizational decision-making regarding equality in several areas, which will include:
Legal
Respectful and Inclusive Internal Environment
Cultural and Global Adaptability
This Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council will be charged with the following:
Lastly, the responsibilities of the DEI Council may include:
This group will be made up of diverse set of employees from all walks of life and we are soliciting membership for our initial DEI council. Please reach out to me directly if you are interested in participating in this council (my information is below my signature on this document).
Important notes:
Together we can make a significant impact on our community and continue to be leaders in our industry.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the Council, please email Nick at Nicholas.Manning@supportinc.com
June 8th, 2020
To All Support, Inc. Staff, Families, Individuals in Service, Providers, and Partners:
For over thirty years Support, Inc. has defended our constituents from labels of “otherness” and “less than”. We have collectively advocated for their rights to the same life and choices as all Americans. So, we deeply respect, honor, and support the Black community’s demands for a long over-due justice and an equal place in our country.
Support, Inc. will not tolerate the wholesale mistreatment of classes of people through systemic bias and racism. We fully support the reform of all institutions and systems that perpetuate discrimination and attitudinal bias in any form; and, recognize that it is diversity that has enriched this country throughout its inception, and must be held as the highest priority for our society.
We will also look inward to ensure we are supporting our staff, providers, and families in the most appropriate way during these trying times. While also seeking opportunities to strengthen our own awareness, to embrace new or improved practices, and do our part to support the Black community. As these develop, we will share our journey.
This will be a work in progress and ask that we collectively join together to make a meaningful difference.
Join us for some upcoming virtual events! Check out our new Pop Culture Group on Fridays.
Please follow the links imbedded in this message to participate.
Tuesday, June 16
LIFE Club: What Makes the Perfect Sandwich?
When: Tuesday, June 16 from 5:00pm-6:30pm
What: Join us for an evening of friendship, discussion, and learning! These interactive groups will focus on developing skills and confidence for social situations in a way that is fun and informative! LIFE Club is open to all. It is time for another ‘cooking’ lesson. Join us as we discuss what makes the perfect sandwich. We will assemble our sandwiches and then eat together at the end. Come ready to discuss and make your favorite sandwich!
Instructions: In order to participate, please follow https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89924525638 at 5:00pm to participate. Contact christopher.sharkey@supportinc.com or gwen.bonilla@supportinc.com for any questions. Everyone is welcome!
Wednesday, June 17
Moving and Grooving: Tai Chi
When: Wednesday, June 17 from 12:00pm-1:00pm
What: We will join together to discuss life’s stressors while improving the physical health of our bodies to create a healthy lifestyle by learning helpful social and exercise habits. Thisgroupwill incorporate a different movement activity every session. This week will have a tai chi theme! There will be a tutorial and visuals for this fun and meditation based exercise. This is a great opportunity to be active during a virtual time. Adaptable for all abilities!
Instructions: In order to participate, please follow https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85277454478 at 12:00pm to participate. Everyone is welcome! Contact meredith.kane@supportinc.com for any questions.
Thursday, June 18
Touching Stories
When: Thursday, June 18 from 11:00am-12:00pm
What: Touching Stories is a unique therapy model, specifically designed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, that pairs the social and emotional learning of story with sensory integration activities in a way that is educational, engaging, and simply, a lot of fun! We have adapted our Touching Stories for at home use. Gwen will first lead participants in a scavenger hunt for the sensory items needed for the stories (all items are common items found in every home) and then will tell the sensory-based stories to the group. Please see the attached list for scavenger hunt items. If you are curious to learn more, please watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcjzvevJ9_w&t=67s.
Instructions: In order to participate, please follow https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86143640216 at 11:00am to participate. Everyone is welcome! Contact gwen.bonilla@supportinc.com for any questions. Everyone is welcome!
Friday, June 19
Pop Culture Group
When: Friday, June 19 from 12:00pm-1:00pm
What: Pop Culture Group is an opportunity for clients to come together and connect over their common interests and explore new ideas at the same time. Come explore different styles of music and comedy for the next six weeks as we discuss, sing, dance, and laugh. This week we are strengthening our funny bone and focusing on comedy. There will be an opportunity to show us your talents after we learn about the skills it takes to perform.
Instructions: In order to participate, please follow https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88042448634 at 12:00pm to participate. Everyone is welcome! Contact meredith.kane@supportinc.com for any questions. All are welcome!
Items needed for Thursday, June 18
We’ll do two stories:
Stone Soup Scavenger Hunt!
Draw or cut out pictures of
Find the following items:
Lay the items out in order. Position the client so that (s)he is sitting at a table
Join us for some upcoming virtual events! Please follow the links included in the descriptions to participate.
Tuesday, June 9th
LIFE Club: Dance Party or Game Night
When: Tuesday, June 9th from 5:00pm-6:30pm
What: Join us for an evening of friendship, discussion, and learning! These interactive groups will focus on developing skills and confidence for social situations in a way that is fun and informative! LIFE Club is open to all. Last week we asked for your thoughts, and we heard you loud and clear! There will be the option of a dance party, playing games, or both! We will take the time to hear everyone’s choice and end the night in a fun way!
Instructions: In order to participate, please follow https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95856274486 at 5:00pm to participate. Contact christopher.sharkey@supportinc.com or gwen.bonilla@supportinc.com for any questions. Everyone is welcome!
Wednesday, June 10th
Moving and Grooving: Disco Dance Party
When: Wednesday, June 10th from 12:00pm-1:00pm
What: We will join together to discuss life’s stressors while improving the physical health of our bodies to create a healthy lifestyle by learning helpful social and exercise habits. Thisgroupwill incorporate a different movement activity every session. This week is all about disco! Learn how funky dance moves can be a fun form of exercise. This is a great opportunity to be active during a virtual time. Adaptable for all abilities!
Instructions: In order to participate, please follow https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85277454478 at 12:00pm to participate. Everyone is welcome! Contact Meredith at meredith.kane@supportinc.com for any questions.
Thursday, June 11th
Touching Stories
When: Thursday, June 11th from 11:00am-12:00pm
What: Touching Stories is a unique therapy model, specifically designed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, that pairs the social and emotional learning of story with sensory integration activities in a way that is educational, engaging, and simply, a lot of fun! We have adapted our Touching Stories for at home use. Gwen will first lead participants in a scavenger hunt for the sensory items needed for the stories (all items are common items found in every home) and then will tell the sensory-based stories to the group. Please see the attached list for scavenger hunt items. If you are curious to learn more, please watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcjzvevJ9_w&t=67s.
Instructions: In order to participate, please follow https://us02web.zoom.us/j/91755803139 at 11:00am to participate. Everyone is welcome! Contact gwen.bonilla@supportinc.com for any questions.
Everyone is welcome!
Items Needed for LIFE Club on Tuesday 6/9/2020
-Petroleum jelly
-Cotton balls (5)
-Party balloons
Items Needed for the Scavenger Hunts on Thursday, June 10
We’ll do two stories:
Stone Cutter’s Scavenger Hunt!
*Make sure to wear comfy clothes.
Six Blind Men and the Elephant Scavenger Hunt!
Find the following items:
Lay the items out in order. Position the client so that (s)he is sitting within reach of a wall
To view our newsletter for May, please follow this link. We have our provider of the month, quality assurance information and a write-up on our Customer Appreciation Parade. Good stuff!
Join us for some upcoming virtual events! Please follow the links included in the descriptions to participate.
Tuesday, May 18
LIFE Club: Dance Party or Game Night
When: Tuesday, May 18 from 5:00pm-6:30pm
What: Join us for an evening of friendship, discussion, and learning! These interactive groups will focus on developing skills and confidence for social situations in a way that is fun and informative! LIFE Club is open to all. Last week we asked for your thoughts, and we heard you loud and clear! There will be the option of a dance party, playing games, or both! We will take the time to hear everyone’s choice and end the night in a fun way!
Instructions: In order to participate, please follow https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95856274486 at 5:00pm to participate. Contact christopher.sharkey@supportinc.com or gwen.bonilla@supportinc.com for any questions. Everyone is welcome!
Wednesday, May 19
Moving and Grooving: Disco Dance Party
When: Wednesday, May 19 from 12:00pm-1:00pm
What: We will join together to discuss life’s stressors while improving the physical health of our bodies to create a healthy lifestyle by learning helpful social and exercise habits. Thisgroupwill incorporate a different movement activity every session. This week is all about disco! Learn how funky dance moves can be a fun form of exercise. This is a great opportunity to be active during a virtual time. Adaptable for all abilities!
Instructions: In order to participate, please follow https://us02web.zoom.us/j/642887012 at 12:00pm to participate. Everyone is welcome! Contact ashley.treiber@supportinc.com for any questions.
Thursday, May 20
Touching Stories
When: Thursday, May 20 from 11:00am-12:00pm
What: Touching Stories is a unique therapy model, specifically designed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, that pairs the social and emotional learning of story with sensory integration activities in a way that is educational, engaging, and simply, a lot of fun! We have adapted our Touching Stories for at home use. Gwen will first lead participants in a scavenger hunt for the sensory items needed for the stories (all items are common items found in every home) and then will tell the sensory-based stories to the group. Please see the attached list for scavenger hunt items. If you are curious to learn more, please watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcjzvevJ9_w&t=67s.
Instructions: In order to participate, please follow https://us02web.zoom.us/j/91755803139 at 11:00am to participate. Everyone is welcome! Contact gwen.bonilla@supportinc.com for any questions.
Everyone is welcome!
BIG News: We have our Customer Appreciation Parade coming up next week, with 10 routes along the Front Range!
With the recent circumstances regarding COVID-19, we know how difficult these times can be. We miss the people we serve and hope you all are doing well.
We want to thank everyone and show our appreciation. We thank you for your diligence in staying safe and taking care of yourself. We thank you for continuing to maintain social distancing standards. And most of all, we thank you for trusting us with your residential services. It is an honor and a privilege to care for the people we serve.
For route details, please contact your coordinator—we’re so excited to deliver gift bags and to see you from a safe distance!!
Join us for some upcoming virtual events! Please contact the clinicians below to participate in any and all of the groups. They will provide additional information and instructions.
Tuesday, May 12
LIFE Club: Finding Your Inner Betty Crocker
When: Tuesday, May 12 from 5:00pm-6:30pm
What: Join us for an evening of friendship, discussion, and learning! These interactive groups will focus on developing skills and confidence for social situations in a way that is fun and informative! LIFE Club is open to all. This week we will be making our favorite snacks! This is a great opportunity work on social skills while having fun in the kitchen. We will provide a recipe with common ingredients! Please contact gwen.bonilla@supportinc.com for more information!
Instructions: In order to participate, please contact gwen.bonilla@supportinc.com by Tuesday, May 12 at 4:30pm. A link will be sent via email. Please follow the link at 5:00pm to participate. Everyone is welcome!
Wednesday, May 13
Moving and Grooving
When: Wednesday, May 13 from 12:00pm-1:00pm
What: We will join together to discuss life’s stressors while improving the physical health of our bodies to create a healthy lifestyle by learning helpful social and exercise habits. Thisgroupwill incorporate a different movement activity every session. We will focus on stretching, mindfulness and inner and outer strength. This is a great opportunity to be active during a virtual time. Adaptable for all abilities!
Instructions: In order to participate, please contact ashley.treiber@supportinc.com by Wednesday, May 13 at 10:00am. A link will be sent via email. Please follow the link at 12:00pm to participate. Everyone is welcome!
Thursday, May 14
Touching Stories
When: Thursday, May 14 from 11:00am-12:00pm
What: Touching Stories is a unique therapy model, specifically designed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, that pairs the social and emotional learning of story with sensory integration activities in a way that is educational, engaging, and simply, a lot of fun! We have adapted our Touching Stories for at home use. Gwen will first lead participants in a scavenger hunt for the sensory items needed for the stories (all items are common items found in every home) and then will tell the sensory-based stories to the group.
Instructions: In order to participate, please contact gwen.bonilla@supportinc.com by Thursday, May 14 at 10:00am. A link will be sent via email. Please follow the link at 11:00am to participate. Everyone is welcome!
Scavenger Hunt Items for Touching Stories:
We’ll do three stories:
The Monster on Grandma’s Bed Scavenger Hunt:
Mixing Bowl
Wooden (or other large) Spoon
Pillow
A piece of dark fabric (towel, blanket, sheet, etc) big enough to go over your head
Something furry (stuffed animal, etc)
Flashlight
Piece of dark paper or cardboard
A small blanket
Rapunzel:
An herb or spice that smells fresh (basil, dill, mint, etc)
A LONG piece of yarn, string, or rope (REALLY LONG if possible)
Something with a smooth, flat surface — a dinner plate, a picture frame, or a mirror would work
A small piece of silky fabric (a necktie, a silly handkerchief, etc.)
Scissors
The Stonecutter:
(no scavenger hunt for this story)
PHONE: (303) 340-0322
FAX: (303) 340-0385
HOURS: Mon – Thurs: 8:00am – 6:00pm
EMAIL: info@supportinc.com
15591 E. Centretech Pkwy
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Phone: 303-340-0322