TAVON CENTER
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Mission Statement
Tavon Learning Center empowers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to experience personal growth in nature, the community, and the classroom.
About This Cause
Tavon Learning Center provides active learning programs that are focused in three areas – social development, independent living, and community connections. The programs are designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to discover, learn, and apply skills in real-life settings. We use our unique combination of outdoor gardens, community building, real-life practice, and peer coaching to help people acquire home and community skills for living better. We use an experiential-based learning method in all of our programs. Research has shown that real-life practice of skills increases learning and enhances retention. It encourages individual growth, independence, and builds confidence in our members. Our programs take place in a variety of environments including our main campus, At-Work, and destinations throughout the community. And, our beautiful outdoor gardens which provides a connection with nature, wellness benefits, and a place to grow success. Tavon Learning Center has four program areas: Learning and Community Programs which includes Lifelong Learning and Recreation. Community Engagement, Community Inclusion, and Specialized Habilitation. The Lifelong Learning Program includes daily living and social skills, Nature-based Learning Program and Functional Academics. Daily living and social skills empower our members to develop independence and social well-being for living a balanced life. The learn-by-doing life skills include basic household management, eating right and food preparation, healthy social skills, community engagement activities, and community volunteer opportunities. Members also enjoy leisure activities such as baking and arts and crafts. Nature-Based Learning which operates under the core principle that everyone deserves access to nature. Our six-acre nature-rich campus, with outdoor gardens and forested trails, provides us with a stepping-off point for exploration. Outdoor observation enhances creativity, boosts self-esteem, and enables our members to improve communication, pre-vocational, and creative thinking skills. Through our hands-on activities, projects, nature walks, horticulture, and animal care, we provide members the opportunity to connect to the restorative influence of the natural world. Functional Academics teaches independence and community-based skills – such as functional reading, writing, time management, pre-vocational skills, personal management, and community safety – in both classroom and real-life environments. These programs empower member’s independence, ability to access their communities, and help them to live fulfilled lives. Recreation includes hiking, swimming, dance, yoga, biking, personal training, other physical activities and education around health, nutrition, and fitness. Activities occur onsite and in the community. The program aims to empower our members in communicating their needs, help them to grow social skills used to build friendships and make community connections, encourage personal wellness and independence, and develop new abilities and interests. Community Engagement provides access to short-term, one-on-one services. In Community Engagement, we focus on individualized goals determined by the family/guardian, member, and community engagement staff. These services are designed to increase a client’s connection to their community, develop personal creativity, enhance flexibility, build relationships, and serves as an introduction to supportive community resources. Specialized Habilitation focuses on providing individualized supports to help one learn or maintain a range of life skills. Specialized Habilitation can help create healthy relationships, adapt to challenges, and improve overall quality of life. Community Inclusion provides support to learn and apply skills that result in greater independence and meaningful relationships for adults not receiving supported employment due to age or other qualifying conditions. This program promotes inclusive activities and relationships that reinforce the person’s valued role in the community.