A Community-based Day Program for Developmentally Disabled
Dedicated to providing programs to ensure a life of dignity and respect, with acknowledgement of abilities and strengths, to enable a life without limits.
The REACH West Adult Program provides Community- based learning to promote independence and physical well-being.
Activities include:
Life skills enhancements
Vocational Training
Community Integration
Social and recreational activities
Communication and AAC
Augmentative & Alternative Communication
The curriculum is client centered and meaningful for each individual encompassing
Instrumental Activities of daily living
(budgeting, shopping, purchasing, food preparation)
Nutrition, healthy habits
Physical fitness
Social engagement
(music, dancing, field trips)
Job-related skill building
(tailored to their intrest and ability)
Community involvement
(Community service opportunities, travel safety and logistics)
Enrollment
Must be:
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18 years or older
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Ambulatory
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Consumer of Regional Center
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Living in West Contra Costa or Northern Alameda County
Must not have:
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Complex medical needs requiring nursing care
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Behaviors
Our Approach
Our Person Centered approach is a collaborative process with each participant as the lead. Their desires are identified and determine the programming and supports designed to foster what they want to do and achieve.
Activities are client-centered and of their choice
What We Do
We provide education, training, and support to help individuals build independence and enhance daily living skills.
Life Skills & Financial Literacy
We provide education, training, and support to help individuals build independence and enhance daily living skills.
We empower clients to strengthen essential life skills through hands-on learning in areas such as:
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Money management, purchasing, budgeting, and banking
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Time management and calendar use
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Meal planning, food preparation, and cooking
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Driver's education and travel training
Our goal is to equip each client with the confidence and skills to live more independently.
Vocational Exploration & Job Support
We help clients discover their vocational interests and develop workplace skills through:
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Vocational and pictorial assessments
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Exploration of work environments and job responsibilities
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Vocational training and guided career discovery
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Job coaching and on-the-job support for employed clients
Our approach fosters self-discovery and long-term employment success.
Community Engagement & Volunteering
We encourage active participation in the community by:
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Engaging in volunteer experience
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Practicing communication and social skills
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Building a sense of purpose, belonging, and inclusion
These activities promote personal growth, connection, and community integration.
Accessing Community Resources
We teach clients how to navigate and utilize public resources through:
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Visits to libraries, parks, and community centers
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Travel training using BART, bus, ferry, and Paratransit services
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Learning to obtain and use Clipper cards for independent travel
These experiences build confidence and expand community access.
Socialization & Recreation
We promote friendship, creativity, and fun through social and recreational activities, including:
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Outings to Museums, Pier 39, Academy of Sciences, Japantown, Scandia, San Francisco, fruit
picking (Brentwood) -
Movies, arts and crafts, music, and dance
Each activity encourages self-expression, exploration, and peer interaction.
Health, Nutrition & Fitness
We promote wellness through cooking and fitness education. In our Cooking Classes, clients:
Prepare healthier versions of favorite foods
Cook meals from scratch using fresh ingredients
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Grow and harvest vegetables from our garden
Learn portion control and balanced eating with MyPlate
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Practice kitchen safety and accurate measurement skills
These activities support lifelong healthy habits and self-sufficiency.