Livin’ & Learnin’
For more information on our Livin’ & Learnin’ Program, call
(608) 755-4123
Building Confidence
Participants thrive as they learn and grow. They gain confidence in themselves as they take on new challenges and explore their community, safely and with support.
LIVIN’ & LEARNIN’
The Livin’ & Learnin’ Program encourages young people ages 14 and up to challenge themselves to try new things while building friendships and gaining greater independence. Our attentive program managers customize each participant’s learning plan to their specific goals and abilities and provide one-on-one coaching, encouragement, and support every step of the way.
Throughout the program, Livin’ and Learnin’ participants learn how to:
- Access non-emergency police services, use a fire extinguisher, and apply basic first aid
- Build communication skills
- Buy a movie ticket
- Explore new hobbies
- Increase mobility
- Join a club and participate in community events
- Obtain a library card
- Plan parties and events
- Safely use the internet and cell phones
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Kathy Hansen, executive director of KANDU Industries, said Tuesday’s news felt like the Super Bowl, coming just a week after the grand opening of its new site in Milton.
“We are over the moon. It took a team of people to apply for the grant and we are just so excited that we were one ...of the nonprofits who were chosen,” Hansen said.
It's fall at KANDU and that means trips to Skelly's Farm Market are on the calendar! 🍁🍂Clients in Livin' & Learnin' and Minds in Motion recently explored Skelly's, posed for some photo ops, and got a little lost in the corn maze!
Riding in style! Day Services/Memory Care clients took turns riding two-seater bikes. Our clients enjoy being outside while also getting a bit of fun exercise!
Clients in KANDU's Adult Day Services/Memory Care program spend the day with a group of peers in a comfortable home-like ...setting where they build independence and self-esteem in a nurturing and secure environment while their primary caregivers are afforded the critical respite they need.
Milton's Knights of Columbus club officers came to KANDU to help us complete some painting projects throughout the building. We can't thank these gentleman enough for helping us make our new space feel like home. 💙
🎉✨ A big THANK YOU to the Gordon Flesch Company Charitable Foundation for their generous grant in support of KANDU’s Livin’ & Learnin’ program! This vital program helps young adults with disabilities build essential life skills through hands-on learning and community involvement.
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Aaron from Gordon Flesch (pictured below) toured our old facility this past spring and got to visit our new campus in Milton for the award presentation!
And we have to give a special shoutout to Kelly Willoughby at Gordon Flesh who is also a dedicated volunteer and advocate for KANDU. 💙
Thanks to partners like the Gordon Flesch Company Charitable Foundation, we’re able to continue making a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients!
🐴✨ Our Minds in Motion and Day Services clients had a fantastic day at S.M.I.L.E.S. Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills, an equine therapy center! Equine therapy offers numerous benefits for individuals with disabilities including supporting emotional, physical, social, and cognitive ...skill development. We’re grateful places like S.M.I.L.E.S. Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills exist and that our clients get to experience this enriching activity. We can’t wait to go back!
KANDU was honored to receive a Certificate of Senatorial Recognition from Tawsif Anam Zoheb, Regional Director for Senator Ron Johnson's office, in recognition of our commitment to expanding inclusive services for individuals with disabilities. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this ...journey!
