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Project

SOCIAL - Friendship Connection

Center:

OH-The Nisonger Center, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2017

Contact Information:

Jillian Ober
[email protected]
614-685-6718

Project Description:

Friendship Connection (FC) is a community-based social/recreational program for adults with IDD. FC staff distribute a quarterly calendar of events and social opportunities for participants. On average, there is one event per week, including such things as attending sporting events, "Pop Culture Parties", going to local festivals/farmers markets, group dinners, swim parties, and holiday celebrations.

Keyword(s):

Friendship, connection, recreation, social

Core Function(s):

Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Adults with Disabilities, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Urban

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Single-County