A Nonprofit Organization · Serving Teens and Adults with Disabilities Across the Lifespan Since 1973
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If you are visiting our website for the first time, WELCOME! -- To find out more about our services & organization, use the following link to make an appointment with our staff - https://form.jotform.com/233107396437156
Services We Offer
SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
Having Fun, Meeting New Friends
Amplify Life runs short, three-hour programs, throughout the year for clients to get together, visit new places in the Reno/Sparks area, and most importantly, have fun. With these programs we focus on social interactions and recreational characteristics, all the while, building a comfortable and safe community!
These programs are our Friday Programs, generally offerd twice a month.
Some examples of our Friday programs include:
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Team Building
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STEM
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Culinary Arts
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Mindfulness
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Art
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Health & Wellness
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Bowling
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Halloween & Valentine's Dances
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Holiday Parties & Get Togethers
Cost: $30 each. SRC Funding may be used.
SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
In addition to our Friday Social & Recreation Programs, we have recently added Meaningful Wednesdays, which are shorter and smaller Friday programs. These programs are offered every Wednesday, twice a day. We have a morning session (11am to 1pm) and an afternoon session (4pm to 6pm). The morning and afternoon sessions are the same activities but offered twice to better fit the needs and schedules of our participants. Participants can attend one of the two sessions.
Cost: $20 each. SRC Funding may be used.
ANNUAL SUMMER CAMP
Fun at Camp Lotsafun!
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Amplify Life is the home of Camp Lotsafun, a summer sleep away camp for adults with disabilities, that is held every summer. Our campers spend five nights in cabins, hiking, doing arts and crafts, swimming and enjoying the outdoors.
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Summer camp is something our clients look forward to all year round! Our campers get to do all the things typical peers get to do at camp, supported by our trained and talented volunteers.
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Please see the Camp Lotsafun tab for more information about the process, or contact our office at 775-827-3866.
LIFE SKILLS
Personal Growth Skills
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This 10-week course is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to live more independently at home or prepare to be on their own in the future.
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Participants will gain the skills and knowledge to live fuller, healthier lives through hands-on activities, interactions with peers, guest speakers, and more!
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Throughout the 10 weeks, we will discuss the following topics:
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Healthy Eating & Nutrition
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Exercise & Fitness
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Personal Hygiene
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Cleaning & Laundry
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Personal Awareness & Safety
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Community Skills
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Mental Health & Coping Mechanisms
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WHEN? -- Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
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COST -- $40 per week for a total of $400 for the whole course. -- You may use SRC Funding.
CAFE CANTEEN
Gain Cooking Skills
Cafe Canteen is more than just a coffee shop! It is a 7-week skills training program for adults with disabilities from 22 years of age and up. Participants are taught hands on skills tailored to their needs and abilities which will give them instruction, knowledge, and experience to better enable them to enter the work force and find a job in the food industry. Order taking, cashiering, and serving are just a few skills that will be taught. In addition, food choices and healthy eating as well as social skills are incorporated throughout the program.
At the end of this 7-week program, each participant will have gained work experience and know-how, customer service and social skills, working as a team, working under time restraints, dress and hygiene skills, nutrition, and healthy food choices, self-advocacy, personal confidence, and the satisfaction of a job well done!
Come and Join the Cafe Canteen work training - don't miss out. Spots are limited!
Call our office today to register! (775) 827-3866
Cost: $25 per week, or $17 total. SRC Funding can be used.