Linwood Center Upgrades Adult Day Services Facility

Ellicott City, MD – Linwood Center has completed renovations on its Adult Day Services facility located in Columbia, MD. The renovations included repainting, reorganization, furniture replacement, technology enhancements, and the addition of two new program areas

Linwood Center’s Adult Day Services provide adults affected by autism with opportunities to develop functional life skills, participate in simulated work activities, and engage in self-care. The goal of this renovation project was to enrich the Adult Day Services program and ensure an environment where self-direction is emphasized and opportunities for success are abundant. The renovations will enhance existing work activities and provide participants with brand-new choices for how to spend their leisure time. In addition, these upgrades will help participants learn critical life skills and prepare them for successful integration into the community.

Highlights of the renovation include the reorganization of the Supported Employment Room and Computer Room to increase productivity; the addition of a sensory stimulation area in the Activity Room to provide multi-sensory learning experiences; and the installation of interactive gaming systems in the Media Room to encourage socialization. In addition, Linwood introduced two new program areas—an Exercise/Relaxation Room with a variety of exercise machines and equipment and a Convenience Mini-Store where participants can both work and shop.

This makeover project was a true community effort as Linwood staff, families, program participants, and supporters came together to volunteer their time and provide both monetary and supply donations. After renovations were completed, Linwood hosted an Open House to unveil the upgraded facility and thank everyone involved in the project.

“I cannot recall ever seeing our staff, our program participants, family members and friends come together with such fervor and enthusiasm to collaborate on a project such as this,” said Bill Moss, Linwood’s Executive Director. “In fact, this entire project was completed with virtually no monetary assistance from Linwood. It was really a labor of love.”

Linwood Center, Inc., provides education, vocational training, residential support and employment opportunities throughout the lifespan for individuals living with autism and related developmental disabilities. All Linwood Center programs and services are based on the concepts of self-determination, enhancement of self-esteem, and a commitment to treating participants with dignity and respect. Learn more at www.linwoodcenter.org.

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