Gerard Raymond Centre (GRC) and John McGee Day Options (JMDO)

The focus at the Gerard Raymond Centre and John McGee Day Options is to assist individuals to discover their own personal qualities as well as attaining achievable personal goals.

Through community access, educational opportunities and personal skill development, individuals attending the GRC and JMDO are offered a variety of day-to-day options to fulfill client's dreams and goals.

Each individual receives supports based on their unique support needs, from communication to addressing behaviors of concern, to life skill development. Using the Person Centered Planning philosophy, individuals are encouraged and supported to guide their futures at the GRC based on their preferences and choices.

The opportunities offered to all individuals attending the GRC and JMDO are:

• Support to access volunteer and paid placements within the community - such as Flyer Force, Good Samaritan Auxiliary Hospital, Fringe Festival, Meals on Wheels, Mustard Seed Church, etc.
• Several classes that promote personal growth and skill development - Circles (levels I & II), Basic Computer skills, Cooking, Beginners Sign Language, Self Esteem, Music Appreciation, Art, Employment Readiness, to name a few.
• Social Activities such as dances, baseball and soccer games at the local parks, floor hockey at Westmount Fitness Center, day trips to tourist sites within the province and the city, tours of local services (STARS, Fire Department)
• Accessing local services in the community such as The Nina Haggarty Art Center, Westmount Fitness Center, ACT, etc.

The uniqueness of the individual programs at GRC and JMDO is that they address the actual support needs of the individuals who attend.

Day Programs offer individuals with developmental disabilities opportunities to access their communities in areas of Recreation/Leisure, Supported volunteerism/ work experience and to support skill development that will enhance individual independence and personal goals.