Living with Assistance LLC
Living independently…
With a little assistance from us.
Who are we?
Living with Assistance (LWA) aims to provide individualized and specialized support services to adults who are growing in their confidence and independence.
LWA aims to help bring the community together and provide a safe space for individuals to explore life experiences and meet new people in a supervised setting.
Fun fact:
In Vodou belief, the Lwa are the primary spirits, whether of human or divine origin, that were created by Bondye (God) to assist the living in their daily affairs.
And that’s exactly what LWA (Living with Assistance) is here to do for you!
What does LWA offer?
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ASAP Groups and Classes
LWA’s ASAP (Adult Social Activities Program) Groups and Classes are provided in the community and online and are available to the general public. These classes teach a variety of skills and are designed to promote independence, increase social skills, encourage growth of life skills, and create a community of other like-minded individuals striving to be the best that they can be.
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Social Outings and Activities
Want to hang? Whether in person or online, we will provide safe and friendly supervision for individuals to socialize and interact with each other and the general public. Events may include going to the dog park, volunteering in the community, going on a supervised brewery tour, or just a friendly hang out at our studio.
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Building Confidence Course
Each week, we will cover a new topic that will help all participants to work toward building confidence in their independent living skills. This course includes an interactive workbook (sent via PDF), and participants should be able to read and write to an extent (assistance is welcome from family or support staff!). At the end of each class, we will review and give a simple assignment for individual’s to put their new knowledge into action!
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Speed Meet
Whether you’re looking for some new friends or looking to take things a step further and make a romantic connection, come meet new people and socialize in a safe and welcoming environment! Our goal with Speed Meet events is to help individuals connect and conversate with others and learn to listen while having conversations.
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Game Night!
Come play your favorite games with us! From UNO to BINGO to Apples to Apples, we have all of your favorites! You can even bring your own games to share and teach to others! Game nights will include organized full group games and small group games throughout the event.
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Second Family Brunch
Second Family Brunch is a gathering for individuals who may not be able to be with family on holidays. There is no cost for this event and Transportation may be provided by Wheelin to Go*
**Individual must live within a reasonable distance to our Barrington, NJ location for transportation to be provided, but all are welcome to attend!
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Community Based Supports (COMING SOON!)
Community-Based Supports are delivered one-on-one with a participant and may include but are not limited to: assistance with community-based activities and assistance to, as well as training and supervision of, individuals as they learn and perform the various tasks that are included in basic self-care, social skills, and activities of daily living.
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Community Inclusion Services (COMING SOON!)
Community Inclusion Services are delivered in a group setting not to exceed six (6) individuals. These are services provided outside of a participant’s home that support and assist participants in educational, enrichment or recreational activities as outlined in his/her Service Plan that are intended to enhance inclusion in the community.
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Respite Care (COMING SOON!)
Respite services are provided to participants who are unable to care for themselves on a short-term basis because of the absence or need for relief of those persons who normally provide care for the participant. Respite may be delivered in multiple periods of duration such as partial hour, hourly, daily without overnight, or daily with overnight.