A message from KADEP Program Director...

A message from Ginny, KADEP Program Director, on the left...









Your attendance at KADEP is IMPORTANT!
Beginning with the month of September we have a goal to have over 60 participants attend the program everyday. It is critical that we not only continue to grow the program, facing our current Medicaid cuts, but to get KADEP participants to show up for their scheduled days.  We understand that 100% attendance is challenging, however we ask that try your best to schedule appointments on days that you do not attend the program.  If you are sick, have a medical appointment, or have other reasons for being asbent, please let Maria know, so we know that you are OK.  Each participant is  part of the KADEP family,and we look forward to having you on your schedule days!

 If we accomplish this goal…Let’s have a party!

It will be a group effort to reach 60 plus participants each day.  Keep an eye on the blog to see how well we are doing.  Thank you in advance for your attendance and continuing to be a part of the KADEP family! 

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ginny Wagner, KADEP Program Director, at 303-433-6887  or email wagner@mscenter.org

Thank you Ladies Sewing Circle!



A Big Thank You to The Ladies Sewing Circle!

Thank you to Mary and Rosie and all the ladies of the Ladies Sewing Circle who donate their time and materials in creating beautiful lap blankets, extended napkins and catheter bag covers to KADEP participants.


The staff and participants really appreciate your beautiful creations. Thanks for all you do!

Pictures from Summer Bash

 

Angelyne, the Amazing Deaf Cattle Dog Performs for KADEP

Angelyne, an Australian Cattle Dog was born bi-laterally deaf. Thanks to Angelyne’s exceptional intelligence and the dedication of her owner, Eric Melvin, she knows and responds to over 40 different hand signals and non-verbal commands. Regarding their afternoon performance, Angelyne’s story of perseverance was inspirational and it was passionately communicated by Eric to the KADEP community. Following Eric’s speech, Angelyne performed many tricks including jumping through four hula hoops. The show ended with clients getting a chance to pet Angelyne and get a photo taken with her. The clients and staff of KADEP were very happy with Angelyne and Erik’s visit and want to thank them again for coming out and giving us a great show. Thanks again Angelyne and Erik!!!

If you are interested in learning more about Angelyne and Erik, please visit their website at:

http://www.amazingangelyne.com

TEAM KADEP climbs Mt. Evans for MS4MS Fundraiser

Congrats to TEAM KADEP for summiting Mt. Evans on August 13th!  TEAM KADEP is still raising money for the Rocky Mountain MS Center's annual fundraiser Multiple Summits for Multiple Sclerosis (MS4MS)

If you can help donate, please click the link below:

http://www.givingfirst.org/MS4MSTeamKADEP

Multiple Summits for MS (MS4MS) is an annual fundraising event to support the Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center, a Colorado nonprofit dedicated to changing the way we think about and treat MS in order to protect the futures of those living with the disease.  For more information or to participate in a summit click on this website:

http://mscenter.org/summit

So, far over 15 teams have participated throughout the country.  We are close to reaching our goal of raising $30,000!

Please help if you can! 

Congrats again to KADEP staff members who summited the 14er:

Beth, Donna, TC, Shin, Laura, Alex, & Amanda

Way to go! 



Golf-4-Fun

KADEP Garden Party

KADEP had a Garden and Tea Party last Tuesday.  KADEP volunteer and Rocky Mountain MS Center board member, Sylvia Angell opened up her home and garden patio to the KADEP participants.

Thank you, Sylvia- What a great time!

KADEP Proudly Presents....

KADEP Musical





Tuesday, August 16th @ 1:30 pm

Join us in the KADEP gymnasium for a Rockin' Good Time!

Pictures from Summer Camping Trip

The Summer camping trip was a a blast!  10 KADEP participants went to Wilderness on Wheels August 3-5th.  They enjoyed fishing, camp fires, and a day trip to Boreas Pass.  Thank you to staff members, Chris and Beth, Interns Rachel and Amanda, and KADEP family members that made the trip a success.

Multiple Summits 4 Multiple Sclerosis (MS4MS)

Help Team KADEP Reach their Goals!

Team KADEP will be hiking Mt. Evans this Saturday, August 13th!  We have a team together but need your support.  You can support Team KADEP by clicking on the link below:

http://www.givingfirst.org/MS4MSTeamKADEP

Last year, Team KADEP had 18 participants and it was a huge success!  If you are interested in joining our team or want to support us, please contact Laura Hartman hartman@mscenter.org or 303-433-6887

Thank you!  Happy climbing to all the teams involved!

‘Keep your hopes alive’ | ColumbineCourier.com

‘Keep your hopes alive’ ColumbineCourier.com

Check out the article in the Columbine Courier featuring KADEP participant, KenDara Peoples.  Congratulations, KenDara!

Letter from KADEP's Program Director

Dear Participants and Caregivers


As the new semester approaches we wanted to take the opportunity to talk to our participants and caregivers about early departures. In the past few months we have begun to notice that transportation providers are coming earlier to pick up clients to take them home. We want to be sure that our participants are getting the full benefit of our program day and we are finding that many clients are missing out on the afternoon activities due to these early departures. Our staff has also found it increasingly difficult to provide services when participants are continually leaving at all times of the afternoon. It has become a challenge to determine day-to-day how many participants will actually be in attendance for afternoon classes. This in turn makes it hard to order adequate supplies and prepare in advance for the activity.

Our afternoon activities are scheduled to run until 2:45 pm. We want to ask for your cooperation to schedule rides no earlier than 2:30 pm to allow for less disruption to the activities. We want our participants to enjoy the benefit of the recreation and leisure activities that we provide and we want our staff to feel as though they can facilitate these types of activities without having so many disruptions.

We do understand that some individuals are in situations that they need to leave early or need to have a shortened program day. If you are in this category please contact me so we may discuss a modified schedule that will suit your needs and will not disturb our afternoon programming. I can be reached at (303) 433-6887 ext 115.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

Sincerely,

Ginny Wagner, CTRS

Program Director

Farewell Jessi

Best Wishes to KADEP staff member, Jessi.  Jessi's last day at KADEP will be Friday, July 15th.  Jessi has worked at KADEP for close to 6 years.  She has taken a new position in the Recreation Therapy field. 

Jessi, thank you for your time spent at KADEP- You will be missed!

RTD Outing to Target

RTD Outing:

Where:   Target

When: Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Who:  Centerwide Outing (All groups except Golf)

Be here by 9:30 am to attend. Tie down spots are first come first serve.

If you have questions, please see Jessi.

Friday's 4th of July Celebration