Broadway Connections

MOUNT PLEASANT ADULT DAY PROGRAM
BROADWAY CONNECTIONS

800 East Broadway Avenue
Vancouver B.C. V5T 1Y1
Phone: 604-879-8208 ext. 204
Fax: 604-879-4136
E-mail: lcomba@mpnh.org

Dear Friends,

We are the participants of the Broadway Connection--Mount Pleasant Adult Day Program. We would like to let you know about our program and the benefits we have gained from being part of it. If, after you have read this letter, you would like more information or would like to learn how you can become part of our group, you can contact our Program Staff.

"Broadway Connections is made up of disabled people who are able to come together as a group. The members are able to do many things which are very unique." 

"Broadway Connections is friendship; Broadway Connections is support; Broadway Connections is family."

"It is a place to meet and share ideas.  It is a place to talk about problems and find solutions. It is a place to learn and a place to teach."

"We get together once or twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays."

"There is always change; always something new to learn; knowledge which you can use at home and in the community. Every person in the group--participant or staff--gives us something unique--something special."

"I became part of this group through The Long Term Care worker who works within the Community Health Centre."

"I was told about it by a social worker in the hospital."
"For many of us our lifestyles changed dramatically,  sometimes at a rapid rate, and that is frightening at times.  The group is a place which is firm and secure. When we're in trouble, the support comes from within the group."

"I identify with this group because, even though we may have different disabilities, we share the problems of everyday life."

"The staff is really helpful especially when one of us has a problem."

"The staff people are supportive friends.   They smile at me."

"We are treated like people.  Even more importantly, we are treated like adults."

"When I came here I was scared and felt out of place.  But now I feel happy and at peace here.  It's a very warm place to be."

"I especially like the activities, crafts and outings.  I try things with the group which I wouldn't dare try on my own. I like to go out for dinners and movies.  I enjoy myself and it gets me out of the house."

"I enjoy coming to Broadway Connections to meet new friends.  I like the outings, but most of all I like the chance to be creative which I have when we do crafts.  I really treasure the things I have made here.  I like the music, too."

"Being in the group has brought me closer to my family.  I have more I can share with them, more to talk about. It is a chance for my spouse to have some time alone."

"I Feel that Broadway Connections is like a second home to me with a big heart! You could feel it too if you came to see us."

Sincerely,

Your New Friends at Broadway Connections

WHAT IS BROADWAY CONNECTIONS?

Broadway Connections is a program designed for young and mid-aged adults with physical disabilities, residing in Vancouver.

Our overall objective is to increase the independent living skills and quality of life of each participant, through:

. peer support groups
.  vocational awareness
.  life skills
.  wellness programs
.  recreation and exercise
.  group discussions

.  social programs
.  outings
.  educational programs
.  entertainment
.  self-advocacy

Several factors contribute to making Broadway Connections an exciting, caring group:

.  the contribution of the group members to the direction and the content of the programs.
.  the rich diversity of background, skills, interests, physical challenge and ethnic culture of participants and staff.
.  the Neighbourhood House setting, which provides a warm, casual community ambience as well as opportunity for participants to access other programs, services and special community events.

WHERE IS BROADWAY CONNECTIONS?

We Meet At:

Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
800 East Broadway, Vancouver

Tuesdays and Thursdays
From 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

WHAT DOES BROADWAY CONNECTIONS COST?

Transportation: Most of our participants rely on the services of HandyDART for transportation at the current cost of $2.00 per trip. For outings, our staff make arrangements through HandyDART for transportation to and from the destination.

Meals: A hot dinner is provided at a cost of $3.00

Participation may be funded through Vancouver Coastal Health--Continuing Care Division.

Interested potential participants must be assessed  by a Long Term Care Case Manager for eligibility.

We have a limited number of spaces for private pay participants as well.

CALL US

If you are interested in finding out more please do not hesitate to call us at

604-879-8208 ext. 204

Tuesdays and Thursdays

12 noon - 8 p.m.