While specialized educational, residential and comprehensive medical services are the foundation of IDDI, providing an environment that promotes home and community involvement is at the heart of the IDDI family philosophy. Despite a busy schedule of home and day program activities, individuals make time to visit zoos, beaches and parks; take trips to museums; and enjoy whale watches, bowling, the beach, local baseball games, picnics, horseback riding, summer concerts, and dining out at restaurants. In addition to these activities, individuals also learn specific life skills that foster increased independence, including trips to local supermarkets, the post office and mall. Many of our adult residents also perform supervised volunteer work at nursing homes and local churches.
In addition to community activities, residents also participate in regular cookouts, pizza parties and summer dances at home and within the community where they enjoy socializing with their peers and staff. They also look forward to special events such as Halloween, Family Day and the annual winter Holiday Party. There are also outdoor recreational areas for residents, such as the gym and playground, which have specialized equipment and allow for exercise.