(1) Bobby shows off his OT craft. (2) John helps out at the lemonade stand. (3) Josh enjoys his lemon shake up. |
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Wendell Foster is proud to recognize April as Occupational Therapy Month! Occupational Therapy (OT) is one of three outpatient therapy services provided through our Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (CORF). OT addresses daily tasks that a child or adult may encounter, such as getting dressed or picking up a pencil. Using state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, such as a sensory room, an adapted gaming center, suspended equipment, and assistive technology, our OT staff strive to provide personalized therapy plans that help our care recipients achieve their every day goals. With the help of our therapists, care recipients participate in rock climbing, swing exercises, and even ax-throwing! Believe it or not, these are all forms of Occupational Therapy. As we like to say at Wendell Foster, OT puts the "fun" in functional!
To celebrate Occupational Therapy Month, Wendell Foster's OT team coordinated activities involving OT each week for both care recipients and staff to enjoy! Week 1 kicked off with arts and crafts using assistive technology. Participating in arts and crafts promotes the use of fine motor skills, which is a main component of OT. For Week 2, therapists set up a lemonade stand, with assistance from those we serve! They whipped up some yummy lemon shake ups for fellow care recipients and Wendell Foster staff. Week 3 will wrap up the month with a fun game of bingo using a new piece of assistive technology: our new Switch Adapted Bingo Game!
We are so thankful for our team of Difference Makers in Occupational Therapy who truly empower those we serve to accomplish life-changing goals. The month of April is a great way to celebrate your impact, but we recognize all you do for Wendell Foster each month of the year!
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HOPPING Into Spring at Wendell Foster π° |
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Wendell Foster had some very special guests "hop" onto campus this month...live rabbits!
Residents played "Bunny Bingo" for a chance to hold and take photos with the bunnies! Everyone was so "hoppy" to see the bunnies, and they definitely brought smiles to our residents and staff! We can't wait to hop into springtime! π°
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Wendell Foster staff were in the zone at our "eggs-citing" surprise Easter egg hunt last week! π£ Eggs were hidden throughout the Sensory Park for the chance to win a candy bag or a special prize! Thank you to the Wendell Foster Employee Recognition Committee for always thinking of creative ways to celebrate our employees!
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Whitesville Lions Club Pie Auction
April 21st π₯§
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Wendell Foster is thrilled to be participating in this year's Whitesville Lions Club Chili Supper and Pie Auction! This event, benefitting Wendell Foster and Puzzle Pieces, is a longstanding tradition in the Whitesville community. Last year, we had a blast watching all the yummy desserts be auctioned off! This year's event will be held on Friday, April 21st at the Whitesville Senior Citizen Center. Chili and drinks will be served at 5 pm, with the Pie Auction beginning at 6 pm.
Interested in donating baked goods to the Pie Auction? Donated cakes, pies, and other desserts can be delivered before 4 pm on the day of the auction to the Whitesville Senior Citizen Center.
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At Wendell Foster, we specialize in making Yes! Moments happen for people with disabilities. More often than not, our staff also experience these Yes! Moments through working with those we serve. In this video, Angie Bumpus, Recreation Nurse at Wendell Foster, shares the story of her special connection with Wendell Foster resident, John, and the Yes! Moment that changed her life. π Thank you, Angie, for sharing your story with us!
Do you have a Wendell Foster Yes! Moment that you'd like to share? Email Gabby Bradley, Community Engagement Specialist, at gbradley@wendellfoster.org. Your Yes! Moment could be featured in a future video or newsletter!
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Congressman Guthrie Visits Wendell Foster |
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Wendell Foster was excited to welcome Congressman Brett Guthrie to our campus for a tour! Congressman Guthrie previously participated in a virtual meeting with staff from the Kentucky Assistive Technology Services Network to learn about the services they provided to Kentuckians. Wendell Foster is one of five state assistive technology resource centers and is located in the Congressmanβs district. Congressman Guthrie decided he was due for another visit to Wendell Foster!
Congressman Guthrie visited with residents in our Intermediate Care Facility, toured Wendell Foster's Assistive Technology and Resource Center and viewed some assistive technology in action , and even had a turn on the Sparkle Station! Thank you, Congressman Guthrie, for taking an interest in Wendell Foster's mission. We hope to have you back on campus soon!
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As it gets warmer outside and the flowers start blooming, Wendell Foster's Recreation Team is taking advantage of the beautiful spring weather to plan some fun activities for our residents! πΈ |
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(1) Marcus enjoys a day at the park.
(2) Josh, Jeffery, and Blake visit Cypress Creek Retrievers in Island, KY.
(3) Zach gets ready for a game of volleyball.
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(4) Wendell Foster residents "hangout" at The Hangout in Gulf Shores, AL.
(5) Gary relaxes after a day at the beach in Gulf Shores.
(6) Jeffery cuddles with a puppy at Cypress Creek Retrievers.
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Celebrate with us in 2023! π |
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For 76 years, our focus has been to provide children and adults with disabilities with the tools, education, therapies, and support to reach their dreams and potential.
As a leader in serving those with disabilities, we provide cutting-edge support to over 2,000 people in 37 counties across Western Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
Our Vision is to be the premier provider of rehabilitative, community-based, and residential services.
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