Adult Enrichment

It is important for people with disabilities get out of their homes and into the community to learn, to grow, and to share experiences with others. Everyone needs a place to go, something to do, people to see, and something to look forward to in their daily lives.

Enriching people's lives
UDS provides an active life-skills day program to help mentally alert adults with physical and other disabilities find focus, use their gifts and talents, and enrich their lives. Our purpose is to touch participants' lives in ways that enhance self-esteem, confidence, independence, decision-making skills, social interaction, and encourage personal growth. A variety of customized social, recreational, and educational opportunities are offered through this day program. Participants' artwork has been shown and sold in local art galleries.

Participants determine which activities are offered from a variety of customized social, recreational, and educational opportunities. Typical activities that are part of this day program include the following:

Typical activities

• Painting
• Arts and crafts
• Family-focused events
• Life lessons
• Decision-making
• Field trips to museums, restaurants, and shopping centers
• Publishing a monthly newsletter
• Performing concerts
• Discussions on history and politics
  

June 15, 2009 "Enjoy the Ride" - The Lancaster New Era covers a recent musical production that Members of the United Disabilities Services Adult Enrichment Program scripted and performed and designed to educate the community about people with disabilities.

Eligibility
The UDS Adult Enrichment is available to Lancaster County residents, age 18 or older, with a physical or other disability. Participants must be able to indicate choices, participate in programming, be able to take their own medications, and make their personal care needs known. An hourly rate is charged to participate in the activities. Fees may be covered through county, state or federal programs. The UDS Adult Enrichment is licensed by the State of Pennsylvania.

Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are an important part of the Adult Enrichment program. Volunteers teach classes like knitting, computer, music and Bible study. Our volunteers allow us to offer specialized classes. Some of our volunteers have been with us over 10 years and we welcome new people to come join us. If you have a special talent to share and you'd like to make a difference in the lives of others, we'd love to talk to you. Examples are: Arts and Crafts Volunteer, Budget Class Instructor, Literacy Instructor or Homework Volunteer, Lunch helper, Mobility Training Volunteer, Needlework Volunteer, Special Events Volunteer.

Counties served in Pennsylvania:
Lancaster

Calendar of events

Check back later for upcoming events.

Call for information
To learn more about participating in UDS Adult Enrichment activities or to take a tour of this program, call us at 717-397-5600. Donations to this worthwhile program are welcome and will be used to make Adult Enrichment available to those who do not have access to adequate funding.

For information about Art Prints for sale click here, or please call us at 717-397-5600.