ABOUT US/OUR MISSION/OUR MOTTO
- ABOUT US: Big Hearts provides an inclusive day program for aging adults & adults with intellectual & developmental disabilites by fostering independence through impactful educational, social, recreational, and vocational initiatives.
- OUR MISSION: Our mission is to help individuals with Intellectual & developmental dissabilities & aging adults learn and attain the skills needed to be as independent as possible.
- OUR MOTTO: Big Hearts Day Hab, changing how you live, not where you live.
Arts & Crafts
Art therapy provides our clients with a creative outlet to express their feelings. It also provides for a sense of pride and ownership of their finished projects. Additionally their finished product can be used as a gift for a friend or a loved one.
Functional Independence
Functional Independence helps our clients retain real life skills which take place at our Day Habilitation Center as well as out in the community. These skills will help our clients maintain a level of independence and success which are used to assist skill development, and daily living skills.
Life Skills
Life Skills are the skills needed in order to cope effectively with situations that occur in our everyday life. We work on these skills daily. Some of the basic skills that we work on are cooking skills, housekeeping skills, calendar skills, effective communicating, basic technology skills, safety skills, money management, etc.
Daily Exercise
Daily exercise will be integrated to help maintain a sense of wellbeing. Each client will be assessed by a certified personal trainer and a plan will be developed for his/her capabilities.
Applied Music
Applied Music is most of our client’s favorite activity. It has many positive benefits. When singing and/or playing musical instruments, this aids with the active part of the brain whereas, when listening or dancing to music helps with the receptive part of the brain. Music can reduce stress, help with self-esteem, help with verbal communication and coping skills.
Community Outings
Community involvements an intracule part of our Day Habilitation Center. This is where our clients exercise certain skills learned. Our clients will explore different restaurants, libraries, museums and places of recreation.
Social Skills
Social skills help to bridge the communication gap that is necessary to relate properly with others. These skills can be verbal or non-verbal. Social skills are important in order to have positive interactions with other individuals.
Daily Living Skills
These are self-care activities that fosters communication, hygiene, grooming, appropriate dress, meal preparation, and safety. Skills are catered to the needs of the client.
Sensory Integration
Sensory Integration is a technique that is used to sense what is around us, what we feel, touch, smell, etc. Sensory processing can affect our communication, our surroundings, and how we function in our daily lives.
Volunteer Coordinator Needed
Big Hearts is in need of a Volunteer Coordinator. If you are interested please call or email Ellen Robinson @ 972-955-2009 or EllenRobinson@BigHeartsDayHab.org.
Proud Partner
Mansfield Area Chamber Of Commerce
Walmart Gives!
We are excited to announce that Big Hearts Day Hab received a community grant (December 2022) and (May 2023) from Walmart Gives! We can't wait to show you the fence that was installed for our clients, and the fire alarm control panel box that will be installed. Without this grant the installation would not have been possible. Thank you Walmart Gives! Better Together! Walmart! Store #284!, Store #6511 and Store #4911 Mansfield! Texas!
