The state of New Jersey Department of Human Services and Department of Developmental Disabilities approved our Adult Day Program. An outline of the program follows.

Mission Statement:

To provide individuals over the age of 21, who are differently abled, the opportunity to participate in a Performing Arts Workshop.  Participants will engage in a program that includes vocational skills, personal development, life skills and community involvement.  In addition, they will bring their performance to the community in order to celebrate diversity and encourage all to see abilities not disabilities.

Vocational Skills:

1. Identify and operate office equipment including fax, phone, computer, printer, photocopier and scanner.
2. Identify office supplies
3. Learn basic industrial and safety laws
4. Learn business terminology
5. Follow office policies and procedures
6. Learn to fill out a job application form on paper and online
7. Prepare a resume
8. Practice interview skills
9. Learn job searching skills
10. Learn telephone skills – making business calls and receiving business calls
11. Learn how to put together a flyer and program to promote their performances
12. Learn how to do research on the computer

Personal Development:

1. Improve self- knowledge to develop talent, potential and employability
2. Improve speech skills, eye contact, body language and the ability to communicate feelings, needs, etc in a positive manner.
3. Improve personal appearance and hygiene
4. Improve conflict resolution skills
5. Improve/ maintain relationship skills

Life Skills:

1. Enhance money management skills
2. Learn how to use public transportation
3. Learn/enhance emergency and safety skills
4. Learn/enhance food and meal planning skills
5. Learn/enhance time management skills
6. Learn/enhance organizational skills

Community Habilitation:

1. Learn knowledge of community resources
2. Partake in community activities – attend fundraising event and other events to support the community
3. Learn use of public transportation – bus, train, access link, taxi
4. Plan dining out trips

Attend learning experiences:

1. Movie theater – meet with manager for tour of all aspects of running a theater
2. Live performing arts center – meet with staff for tour of all aspects of running a live theater
3. Museums – attend an educational program
4. Library – meet with librarian, tour library and observe their computer operation
5. Businesses – visit local businesses and observe the similarities/differences in their office management

Performing Arts Program:

1. Together with the artistic director and choreographer, the participants will put together a 30 minute show with dancing, sign language and dialogue.
2. The show will be performed at regular and special needs schools as a diversity program.
3. Participants will be involved in every aspect of production which will included:
   1. Show development
   2. Writing dialogue
   3. Laying out program in computer
   4. Print/fold/assemble programs
   5. Contacting schools via phone calls and mail
   6. Assemble a mailing and email list
   7. Assist in travel arrangements to schools
   8. Greet faculty at schools
   9. Participate (dance, sign language, speak) during performance
   10.  Participate in a question and answer session after performance

Staff/Client Ratio: 10-12:2 Program will run Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9:30 – 1:30 beginning September 2011

Charge per day: $97.00

Description of Facility:

Meaningful Movement, Inc. is located at 6 Godwin Plaza in Midland Park, NJ 07432

It is a 625 sq.ft. storefront. There is a waiting area, office, bathroom and the majority of the facility is an all purpose room. It is located on a main road (Godwin Ave.) with the parking lot off the main road. There are two entrances at either end of the studio. There is a large front window making the studio bright. There is a front entrance as well as a back entrance to the studio. It is well maintained and very clean.

Staff:

Michele Campbell, CAPE holds a New Jersey and National certification in Adapted Physical Education. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree and holds an AAS in Physical Therapy Assisting. Michele is the Founder/Executive Director of Meaningful Movement, Inc. which has been serving students with Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Autism, Learning Challenges, Downs Syndrome and a variety of other challenges for 21 years.

Marie Nordyke, RN holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. She also holds an AAS in Nursing. Marie has been the choreographer for the Meaningful Movements Dance Company for 16 years. She is also the choreographer for our Junior Dance Company. In addition to her teaching and choreographing duties at Meaningful Movements,Marie is the choreographer for a local high school musical and a part-time school nurse in Paterson.