Forward Journey Adult Day Services

The participants in the Forward Journey program have specific needs that include, but are not limited To the following:communications - most of the participants use means other than verbal speech or are non-verbal.non-ambulatory - many spend the majority of their time in a wheelchair or other specialized equipment.personal care - all need help with bathrooming, eating and most other activities of daily living.medically fragile - a large percentage of participants have a feeding tube and almost 100% of the young adults have a seizure disorder. We have had adults with tracheotomies as well.it is these very significant health needs that have kept the participants from attending other Day programs or, in the worst cases, not being able To stay at home with their families and needing To move into a nursing home or other institution.