Community Based Day support
OTL is a community based day support program funded by Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) whose main focus is to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, dual disgnosis, and Autism Spectrum Disorder to enhance opportunities to become fully engaged members of their community. OTL focuses on person centered planning and trauma informed care to create a programatic structure based on individuals' interests and needs. Individuals we support have opportunities to plan their day to include leisure time, self-directed activities, and group participation. Although we are not a program that provides therapeutic services, we have a great understanding and appreciation of the therapeutic benefits of artists and creative opportunities for the people we support.
Arts based programming |
CLINICAL FOCUS |
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We offer a variety of group activities including digital art making, fiber arts, craft making, dance, yoga, music, cooking, and so much more! Classes are available to those in the community on a drop in basis as well.
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OTL utilizes trauma-informed care and positive behavioral supports, as well as person-centered planning to provide a holistic, individualized experience for the people we support.
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community inclusion |
Vocational skill building |
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We support artists to be active citizens in
their community by providing opportunities for enrichment and skill building through the arts by visiting museums, galleries, studios, showing work publicly, hosting a radio show, or checking out the latest exhibits around town! |
Although OTL is not a vocational program, individuals we support have opportunities to work on vocational skills through small jobs at the program, and volunteer work in the community including Stone Zoo, Beautiful Stuff Project, and The Dance Complex.
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Our space
OTL is located in a 6,000 square foot warehouse space near Tufts University athletic feilds. It includes many great features including a kitchen for cooking class, a garden and patio, a relaxing Zen room, Technology Center, Cool Cat Corner, hand painted murals, individual workpaces, and two large spaces for classes.
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