No matter what home looks like, Exceptional Opportunities believes everyone should live in a safe and secure environment where people are free to learn, grow and discover, as well as rest, relax, enjoy time with friends and be happy. 

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Exceptional Opportunities offers community-based living programs that are designed to help individuals learn the skills needed to live as independently as possible. Support is provided based on an individual’s needs and abilities. The frequency and duration of support may vary from one to two hours a week to 24 hours per day. Skill training includes self-advocacy, menu planning, shopping, cooking, laundry, home maintenance, crisis planning, personal hygiene, socialization, relationships, using natural supports, health, medication management, safety, community mobility, making choices and money management.

 

In addition to life skills, clients enjoy access to community concerts and plays, church activities, school sporting events, mini golf, Special Time activities at the YMCA, Kiwanis AKtion Club, the aquatic center, eating out, shopping and movies, all based on individual choice.  

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Locations vary from apartment living to individual homes or duplexes. Community living locations include West Side Apartments, seven homes throughout the community, a duplex on Williams Street and various apartments. 

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Each client has a private bedroom, and all are encouraged to personalize their home. Support staff help individuals learn and improve skills in a home setting. People living together in a home quickly develop friendships and a sense of family.   

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Transportation is provided for trips to doctor appointments, grocery stores, local stores, community events, etc., by staff as needed. Individuals are taught to access community transportation when appropriate and available.