WHAT IS EXPLORE?
Explore is a dual stream service that focuses on self-discovery, confidence building and independence for adults with developmental disabilities. Explore-Journey is designed for individuals interested in a deep dive discovery of their identity, values, and personal goals; and Explore-Guides is designed for individuals interested in trying new experiences and fostering relationships in the broader community.
What Explore offers
Explore – Journey
- Participants in Explore-Journey work 1:1 with a Journey Facilitator who coaches and supports them throughout service, referring participants to other internal services at posAbilities after 3-4 months in service:
- Curiko – Connecting you to fun and meaningful activities.
- Laurel Supports – Helping you develop social skills, gain more independence, learn about healthy relationships and sexuality and more.
- posAbilities Employment Service – Preparing you for job opportunities.
Explore – Guides
- Participants in Explore-Guides are offered various innovative group experiences in the broader community.
- Explore-Guides focuses on four themes (Place-making, Storybuilding, Skills, Nature) that shape novel experiences and opportunities for growth and connection for participants.
Our hope at Explore / What we’ve seen so far
- After doing a deep dive discovery, participants feel more equipped and confident to navigate the world and engage in activities that reflect their interests and desires;
- Practicing their independence and being in reciprocal relationships prepares people to authentically participate in community spaces; and
- Trying new and novel experiences demonstrates to participants the expansiveness of life opportunities, and in turn, contributes to healthy and flourishing lives.
Are you ready to start exploring? Talk to your CLBC facilitator about Explore at posAbilities or email us at explore@posAbilities.ca to learn more!