The goal of occupational therapy is to improve the patient's ability to be independent and function in the activities of daily living, and to help them reintegrate in their community.
Training uses on site kitchen and bathroom facilities.
Consumers learn to manage their own personal care, cook safely, iron their clothes, dress themselves, etc. They relearn to count and manage money, make phone calls, prepare for job interviews and other daily life skills. They are taken out into the community where they learn to navigate their way over bumpy streets and around construction sites, go to the store and shop, and take public transportation. Transportation independence is an achievable goal for many people with disabilities. The Occupational Therapy Department helps individuals learn ambulation, stair climbing, wheelchair mobility, ramp and curb negotiation, and map use.