Day @ the hub!
Wondering what a “Day @ the Hub” looks like? We thought you might ask!
Higher Support Needs Member
Julie (28) struggles with being away from her safe home. Since COVID time, there are not many places to go where she and her support people feel comfortable to be themselves. She had a bit of rough start so started her day in the dedicated rooms. By mid morning she wanted to join the yoga group in the main space and she did well for about twenty minutes with her support staff.
For lunch, she ate outside with some other members in the shade of the office buildings. After a walk around in the courtyard, she wanted to go inside for some swing time. Soon it was time for Julie to head home.
The Hub was designed all in our community including those who feel there isn’t a place they belong. That is the beauty of the Hub, with two dedicated rooms available for those with higher needs, allowing for flexible support in safe space or to come join the larger Hub community.
There is the option of on site professional behavioral provider partners for those who need to build the skills of being at the Hub and with other members.
The Hub can refer to those with higher support needs to member providers who accept insurance, including Colorado Health First for those under 21 and also the HCBS waivers for those 21 years of age and over.
Medium support needs
Stewart (13) does enjoy being in spaces where he can make his own choices- when to write, when to listen to music on his soft headphones, and when to build some legos near others.
He is still building skills in the community so needs help when out and about. He is doing a home learning program with the support of several academic tutors, who he meets at the Hub. He also sleeps better after exercise so walking and going to the Buck Rec Center to do some workouts and walk in the lazy river are motivating for him.
Stewart’s family and the Hub staff decide together that he would do best to start off with a one on one support person, and use his medicaid waiver funding to do so.
His first day he arrived with his aide, who drove him. They did some Legos with other members, some relaxation exercises with the Community Manager leading a small group. After lunch, he and two others from the Hub walked to the Rec center together to work out. He returned for a short member led Cat club where they shared some videos and talked about their pets. Then he got a ride home with his aide.
Independent with some guidance
Mark (19) arrived to the hub after taking the light rail and walking the two blocks to the hub. He used a travel trainer to learn the route and how to stay safe on public transportation.
He has a plan to start his own business helping people with their phones and computers because that is his jam.
From 9-10, he has a check in scheduled with his employment specialist at the Hub and they are planning the launch of his own business.
Before lunch, he worked on some flyers on his laptop for finding customers and also to use on social media.
There was a guest speaker for a lunch and learn about communication. This is an area he is working on for his family and friends as well as work.
He decided to take an afternoon walk to Sterne park and take some pictures on his phone. He is cleared to come and go as he likes after his conversation with the Community Manager and his family.
He headed home on the light rail after getting an ice cream cone on Main Street.
Conversation about supports
Our Community Manager at the Hub will meet with a potential member and discuss their enthusiasms, supports and accommodations.
Some members may need direct support all of the time, or some of the time or not often at all.
The conversation will help agreement on whether the member should connect with an onsite behavioral support professional for services. Some members may do best bringing their own aide, we have resources if you need to find one. And lastly if the member is pretty independent they may do fine with Hub staff support.
During the conversation, there will be agreement about community access and interests and how to make that happen. There is much to do within a few blocks, and we want to plan and ensure for safety and success.
We are so excited about the Disability Innovation Hub@ Our young adult daughter (22) has been homebound since Covid times and has been reluctant to venture into the community. Having the Hub as a safe second space to interact with peers and build interests is just what she needs!
— J.R. Littleton, co
Contact Us
Hours
Monday–Friday
9:30am–4:30pm
Email & Phone
DisabilityInnovationHub@gmail.com
(720) 819-5647
Location
Downtown Littleton, Colorado