MISSION PROJECT INC
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Mission Statement
The Mission Project enables adults with developmental or cognitive disabilities to live independently and safely in community with minimal support. Mission Project participants live full lives in a supportive community. They have numerous opportunities for growth and development including finding and maintaining meaningful employment, socializing with peers, participating in recreational and cultural activities, getting and staying fit and developing healthy, safe lifestyles; developing leadership skills and giving back to their community,honing social skills and resolving interpersonal challenges.
About This Cause
WHY MISSION, KANSAS? The Mission Project, Inc. is based in Mission, Kansas, because it’s a well-run community that has jobs, services, entertainment and a community center within walking distance of apartment complexes. PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS • The first participant moved into her apartment in Mission in 2004. As of fall 2014 the project has 18 participants. In 2012, TMP expanded to include Mission Project 2, which has 9 participants. • Families can hire an employment specialist from a licensed agency, who develops jobs and provides job training and ongoing counseling for participants. • Families can contract with licensed independent living skills providers, who offer training and support for participants. • Volunteers answer a 24-hour Help Line to provide support and respond to emergencies. • Frequent social activities promote friendship and build community. • Drivers provide transportation to and from work, using vans acquired by the Mission Project. • The iPad Initiative is an innovative program designed to provide participants with iPads and teach them to use the technology to increase their independence, connect with others, develop new interests, further their education and manage their health. • Participants take a yearly out-of-town trip, for which they plan and save through the Mission Project Travel Club.