WHAT IS
CHECKERED DOOR?
Checkered Door is a Community-Based Centre delivering a Social Development Program for Youth with Intellectual Disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ages 18-29.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
THE GOALS
OF THE PROGRAM
To prepare youth with intellectual disabilities to transition to adulthood by:
• Supporting the development of social skills
• Learning the techniques of emotional regulation
• Developing skills for life
• Practicing the key elements of character development
Partnered with participation in the arts, recreation and community inclusion.
SOCIAL SKILLS
DEVELOPMENT
Note: This program, including its teacher or leader, is not affiliated with, nor has it been reviewed, approved, or endorsed by Michelle Garcia Winner and Think Social Publishing, Inc.
SKILLS
FOR LIFE
While at Checkered Door, participants will gain Skills for Life. This component of daily programming will focus on problem solving, self-advocacy, attention and self-regulation. Developing Skills for Life enable participants to become more self-aware, adaptable and equipped as individuals gradually increase their independence in adulthood. To support learning these cognitive functions, participants will engage in topics such as; asking for help, managing media, personal boundaries, cultural sensitivity, and being flexible with change. Other topics will be introduced as needs are identified. Checkered Door uses a Person Directed Planning Approach and 1:1 connection time to ensure participants are actively motivated, by attainable goals that result in success for each individual.
EMOTIONAL
REGULATION
Participants and Staff will benefit from continuous training on the Zones of Regulation®, A Curriculum Designed to Foster Self-Regulation and Emotional Control, by Leah M. Kuypers, MA Ed. OTR/L. Assisting individuals to identify emotions and develop the appropriate skills to self-regulate is key to maturing into an emotionally healthy adult. The curriculum provides selected lessons, using a cognitive behavior approach, to teach skills in Consciously Regulating Actions© which results in increased control and problem solving abilities. Individuals will participate in the learning activities in a small group format and practice/transfer the learning to various environments within the Centre and Community.
CHARACTER
BUILDING
The key elements of good character are many and at Checkered Door we have chosen to align these qualities into Character Education lessons. We promote character building within our daily exercises by concentrating on character traits that build self-confidence, encourage relationship building and creates a culture of mutual respect. The core character traits that will be central to the 2018-2019 program are; Positivity, Respect, Acceptance, Compassion, Empathy, Co-operation, Honesty, Self-Control, Resiliency, and Responsibility. At Checkered Door, we believe that every individual can contribute to sharing space with others in a positive manner. By facilitating and modeling the values of good character, participants are stimulated to create social networks built upon making positive contributions in their home community.
ARTS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION
Integrating new skills to community environments continues the learning and fosters inclusion.
FOSTERING INCLUSION UNLOCKS
THE POTENTIAL IN US ALL.
HOW TO APPLY
APPLYING IS EASY
JUST 4 STEPS
*Please mail or drop off documents to Checkered Door at 501-80 Bradford St, Barrie, L4N 6S7. If dropping off documents, you will not be able to tour the center without an appointment. Please use the mail slot provided.
You are welcome to book a tour of the facility.
Please call ahead to schedule an appointment. The facility is not available for drop-in tours.
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CONTACT US:
email: director@checkered-door.com
phone: 705-722-5627 fax: 705-722-5628
address: 80 Bradford St., Suite 501, Barrie, ON L4N 6S7
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