Day activities for people with disabilities

Juho-Kusti Day Activity Centre offers day activities for people with intellectual disabilities.

Malminiitty Work and Activity Centre provides day activities as well as small-scale, individually tailored work activities for people with disabilities on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The activities support customers in participating in a meaningful everyday life and being included in society.

The centre has approximately 65-70 customer places, depending on the customers' support needs. The unit employs 12 instructors, a lead instructor and a supervisor shared with another unit.

Activities include, among other things, practising interaction skills and everyday life skills, creative activities, outdoor and other physical activities, instruction, playing games and having discussions together, simple work tasks, and recreational activities that take the seasons and annual holidays into account. We make use of local services such as libraries, shops and the swimming pool, and, whenever possible, organise trips to different destinations.

Daily and weekly programmes are planned and developed together through discussion. When necessary, customers' participation in the planning, implementation and development of activities is supported through different communication methods and assistance provided by the staff. We take an open and proactive approach to getting to know new customers and draw up individual plans in cooperation with the customer and, where necessary, their close support networks. The plans address the goals of the activities and the customer's right to self-determination.

The instructors are responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating the content of the activities together with the customers. Our work is based on the values of customer participation and a customer-oriented approach.

We provide day activities for 16-64-year-old clients of disability services. The aim is to offer tailored, varied and goal-oriented group activities with the help of professional and motivated staff. The activities create a culture of encounter. They are characterised by a sense of community, creativity and enthusiasm. Our starting point is that every client can feel welcome just the way they are.

Another aim is to support the clients' inclusion, self-determination, independence and influence on their own life, to promote their wellbeing and to bring content to their daily lives. We want to provide our clients with experiences and opportunities to try new and different things. We also want them to experiment with a low threshold through various work activities.

The content of the activities is tailored to needs and wishes of each client. Our staff is responsible for planning, implementing and assessing the content, together with the clients. Client involvement and client focus are the basis of our work.

Our clients can take part in a wide range of activities, including crafts, music, exercise and outdoor activities in the local nature. We also make use of local services, such as libraries, shops and cafés, and go on excursions where possible. The activity themes include dance and body awareness, communication and discussion, multisensory sessions, seasonal gardening, cooking and baking, multimedia, renovation, car wash, book clubs and a long list of other themes that fit the season and holidays. Current affairs and social participation are also part of our work, and we are active on social media.

The extent and length of the activities are determined by the client's needs, wishes and ability to cope. Most of our clients are long-term participants. The duration can vary from a few months to years and decades.

The centre is located conveniently near the Myyrmäki train and bus station. Nature and nearby services, such as the library, art museum, shops and café, are within walking distance.

Ruukkukuja Day Activity Centre belongs to the service area 1 of the work and day activities of the wellbeing services county of Vantaa and Kerava. It employs four counsellors/activity instructors, plus an activity leader and a supervisor who we share with three other units. The centre currently has about 20 clients.

Solkikuja Work and Activity Centre provides work and day activities for clients of disability or social care services who are between the ages of 16 and 64 and live in Vantaa.

The aim of the activities is to support inclusion, self-determination and independence and to increase the participant's control over their own life. Another goal is to promote their wellbeing and bring content to their daily lives. We provide our clients with experiences and opportunities to try new and different things. We also help our clients experiment with a low threshold through various work activities and prepare them towards individual and group work coaching.

The centre offers tailored, varied and goal-oriented group activities with the help of professional and motivated staff. The activities create a culture of encounter. They are characterised by a sense of community, creativity and enthusiasm. Our starting point is that every client can feel welcome just the way they are.

The work activities include, for example, various subcontracting work, such as packaging, sorting, assembly and mailing for customer companies. We also carry out group work activities on-site in companies. Our clients can also participate in small-scale work in institutional care and catering, recycling and handicrafts. The work activities emphasise life management skills and holistic wellbeing.

The day activities include a variety of inclusive and creative activities, such as arts and crafts, music, sports and outdoor activities in the local nature. We also make use of local services, such as libraries, shops and cafés, and go on excursions where possible. The activity themes include dance and body awareness, communication and discussion, multisensory sessions, seasonal gardening, cooking and baking, multimedia, renovation, car wash, book clubs and a long list of other themes that fit the season and holidays.

The schedule and content of the activities is tailored to the needs and wishes of each client. Our staff is responsible for planning, implementing and assessing the content, together with the clients. Customer involvement and customer focus are our key values. The planning and implementation of the activities takes into account the wishes, needs and interests of the clients, and a varied daily and weekly programme is planned and implemented for - and together with - each client.

Solkikuja Work and Activity Centre belongs to the service area 1 of the work and day activities of the wellbeing services county of Vantaa and Kerava. The unit employs a total of 12 counsellors/activity instructors, a lead instructor and a supervisor who is shared with three other units. The unit currently has about 58 clients.