Posts Tagged ‘Down Syndrome’
Holiday Party Fun
Holidays are for everyone, and the special needs adults at Gracious Services decorated, sang, ate and were visited by Santa!
Read MoreVideo: Gracious Services Baking Class for Special Needs Adults
Take a peek at our clients working together and taking turns to bake a cake. Gracious Services Inc. provides day habilitation, classes and recreational services to a variety of special needs adults in NJ. Life skills, like helping out in the kitchen, encourage self sufficiency, improve self confidence and help with learning about patience, taking…
Read MoreEssential Life Skills to Teach Your Special Needs Adult
Learning life skills is critical to becoming independent adults. These life skills, however, may be more difficult to master for those with special needs owing to cognitive or developmental problems. Thus, their education or development disability care should include lessons aimed at teaching important life skills. Here are some critical life skills that parents or…
Read MoreFirst Annual Masquerade Ball
Our First Annual Masquerade Ball Was a Success!!! In support of NJ adults with Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and other forms of Intellectualand Developmental Disabilities Cocktails | Music | Dinner | Dancing | Raffle | Tricky Tray | Silent Auction Friday, September 29, 2023 from 7:30 pm-11:30 pm at The Westwood Check out…
Read MoreSpecial Needs Adults & Recreation: A Path to Inclusion and Joy
Recreation and leisure activities hold immense significance in the lives of special needs adults, particularly those with conditions like autism, cerebral palsy, or down syndrome. These individuals face unique challenges in their daily lives, making recreation not only beneficial but also essential for their overall well-being. Recreation for Special Needs Adults Provides a Much-needed Outlet…
Read MoreEmpowering Adults with Special Needs: The Significance of Pre-Vocational Skills and Training
Empowering adults with special needs to lead fulfilling and independent lives is a crucial aspect of building an inclusive society. Pre-vocational skills and training play a pivotal role in achieving this goal, offering a myriad of benefits that enhance not only the employability of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities but also their overall well-being…
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