Life Enrichment Centers
Our Life Enrichment Centers offer a wide range of programs and activities designed to support participants based upon their needs, interests, and strengths. Our modules are tailored to fit every individual’s age and skill level with meaningful activities and promote self-determination. We currently provide full time and part time programs for adults as well as after school programming for children and adolescents with special needs. Here are just a few examples of how we enhance the quality of lives at our Life Enrichment Centers:
Wellness – education and training on nutrition, exercise, safety awareness, personal hygiene, meal preparation, and relaxation techniques.
Hobbies & Leisure – focuses on discovering and participating in individual interests such as photography, scrapbooking, arts & crafts, games, and gardening.
Community Building & Citizenship – promotes and encourages participants to give back to their communities through volunteerism. Discuss current events and teaches skills in the areas of money management, voting, self-advocacy, abuse and exploitation prevention, and promoting awareness in their communities.
Social Networking – offers support groups, interest clubs, and focuses on enhancing communication and developing healthy relationships. This module teaches computer skills, develops leadership qualities, and enhances social skills. Activities offered: bowling, movies, dinners and dances, BBQ’s, picnics and shopping.
Pre-vocational Supports – prepares participants for competitive employment. Discovery of employment interests, completing applications, mock interviews, and resolving issues at work.
Our hours of operation 7:30 am - 6:00 pm for each LEC area.
Houston LEC contact:
Deneen Lewis at dlewis@voatx.org
4810 Yale Street, Houston, TX
713-494-3463
Fort Worth LEC contact:
Shay Howard at showard@voatx.org
300 E. Midway Drive, Euless, TX 76039
817-851-4347
Dallas LEC contact:
Tomara Anderson at tanderson@voatx.org
469-263-9936