Programs and Services
Innovation Center
Introducing the Inglis Innovation Center - the new home of Inglis' Community Support Services - Now Open!
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During the last 140+ years, Inglis has developed relationships with individuals who have disabilities and built programs and services that enable them to overcome challenges and live life to the fullest. With advances in technology, medical care, and supportive services, more people than ever are choosing to live the lives they want, independently in the community.
Inglis Innovation Center Opens - follow this link to see media coverage!
For more than 50 years, Inglis has been supporting individuals with disabilities who live in the community. Now, Inglis has taken the next step in providing comprehensive community-based services with the opening of the new Inglis Innovation Center. The Center supports individuals with disabilities living in the community to pursue wellness, community and social engagement, the use of adapted technology and more through innovative programs. The new Innovation Center includes:
Connections - a day program with enhanced services:
- A robust Day Program for individuals with disabilities
- An engaging recreational calendar with community outings & trips
- A vibrant space with extended hours
- Bathing facilities & access to a registered nurse on staff
- Breakfast, lunch & snacks served
- Services that meet individuals’ personal, social, nutritional, therapeutic, educational & recreational needs
- For more information about Connections, follow this link
Adapted Technology (AT):
- Computing assessments & education
- Classes on technology & computers
- State-of-the-art research & development lab
- Tests & pilots innovative & emerging tech
- 3D printing
- For more information about Adapted Technology, follow this link
Journeys:
- Mobile peer support to individuals with disabilities who also have mental health challenges
- Access to Certified Peer Specialists who have a physical disability or experience working with individuals who have a disability
- Peer mentors who can help navigate mental health challenges or barriers to wellness
- For more information about Journeys, follow this link
Employment Services:
- Help finding and retaining employment in integrated settings
- Assessment and career planning
- Interview skills & on-the-job training
- Coordination of assistive technology
- For more information about Employment Services, follow this link
MS Care Management & Resident Service Coordination:
- Helps identify & access services & supports
- Assistance with health care
- Access to housing & financial support
- Access to behavioral health programs
- For more information about Care Management, follow this link
- For more information about Resident Service Coordination, follow this link
Community Space:
- Bright comfortable area
- Provides a disability-competent space to gather and feel welcome
- A place where services can be accessed in a less formal setting
Life Lab:
- Simulates a community-based home environment for individuals interested in transitioning to independent living
- Training for new home health workers
- Opportunities to collaborate with therapists, caregivers and Inglis’ AT team
Art Gallery:
- A rotating gallery showcases the talents of the disability community and Inglis and features original works by artists with disabilities
For more information or to ask about participating in any of our Innovation Center/Community Support Services programs, please contact us at 267-295-5400 or community@inglis.org.