LIFE AT KANDU
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THE KANDU EXPERIENCE
Everyday at KANDU is unique. Together, we are all working towards a common goal, creating a better life experience for people with disabilities, and having a lot of fun along the way! Follow our journey as we celebrate life, share laughs and explore our community.
FUN DAYS
Sometimes, you just need to have a little fun. Once a month, KANDU organizes a themed “Fun Day.” Over the years, we’ve had a variety of themes including Hawaiian, Hollywood, and circus day – just to name a few. Staff and clients come together during breaks and lunches to play games, snap pictures, and enjoy each other’s company. These days are like food for the soul!
On the road
Chances are, you’ve seen KANDU buses traveling around Rock County and beyond. We believe getting out and connecting with the community is not only valuable, it’s fun! Whether we are going on a tour, exploring nature or visiting a local business, KANDU clients love interacting with community members. If you see us out on the road, make sure to wave hello!
TALES FROM THE TABLE
Some of life’s best moments are shared over food. Sitting down for lunch together is a daily occurrence at KANDU but there are occasions when we make it extra special. Thanksgiving lunch, Friday fish fry or sharing a cake to celebrate a birthday are all ways we connect over a meal. KANDU clients also enjoy creating new memories at local restaurants and coffee shops.
CONNECTING THROUGH LAUGHTER
Not a day goes by when we don’t have something to smile about. Giggling over a silly photo, a pie in the face or an inside joke, there is no shortage of laughs at KANDU.
CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES
There is always something to celebrate at KANDU! We not only celebrate the big moments like birthdays, anniversaries and bringing home a gold medal in Special Olympics but also the little things. Having a productive day at work, overcoming a challenge or learning new skills are all things we commemorate.
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ISP clients took a trip down to Rockford to explore the Burpee Museum of Natural History. The Burpee Museum has an internationally known paleontology department featuring the most complete and best-preserved juvenile T. Rex ever discovered! Clients got to explore natural history exhibits with ...exciting interactive experiences like touching the fur of a polar bear and fox and identifying real fossils. 🦖
We had so much fun participating in the Milton 4th of July parade last week! 🇺🇸
"Communication is important for everyone, especially ease of communication. For some, this ease is more difficult to achieve, even with the assistance of software designed to help users communicate. Standard AAC—augmentative and alternative communication—software is a tool that’s ...supposed to help people with communication disabilities, but it’s often unable to meet users where they’re at, causing frustration and slowing the process of something essential to humanity."
Learn about how Archer built an app for his non-speaking sister, Della:
Archer Calder built an app to help his nonverbal sister, Della, communicate her way.
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Summertime fun at KANDU! 🌞 Our Increased Support Program clients had a blast playing bean bag toss in the beautiful sunny weather. Activities like these provide an opportunity for clients to boost physical mobility and coordination skills while building social connections with peers in a safe, ...supervised outdoor setting. The competition was fierce, and the smiles were endless!
Happy Independence Day! KANDU clients know all about expressing independence as they each explore their limitless potential every day! 💙🤍❤️