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Homes

Bethesda supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community-based group homes, host homes and family caregiver programs, and strives to assist the people they support to turn their house into a home^[1]. Newquists (talk) 14:18, 26 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Intermittent Support

While some people we support live at home with a guardian, parent or relative that provides day-to-day support, others live independently in their own homes or apartments. Through our intermittent supports, we help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive support at the times and locations they want. We offer personalized supported living programs as well as short-term supports and respite services ^[2]. Newquists (talk) 13:39, 19 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Day Programs

We offer people with intellectual and developmental disabilities opportunities to build personal and professional skills while connecting them with others who share the same goals^[3]. Newquists (talk) 13:39, 19 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Faith Supports

We offer faith support that makes it possible for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to become active members of their faith community^[4]. Newquists (talk) 13:39, 19 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Camps

There are two camps in addition to Camp Matz in Watertown, Wisconsin: Camp Bethesda in Tomball, Texas, and Camp SonRise in Anderson, Indiana^[5]. Camps offer 12, week-long sessions staffed by volunteers who are part of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod’s Servant Event program. Campers and volunteers have a myriad of fun-filled, Christ-centered opportunities to grow in their faith. Participants engage in interactive Bible studies, worship, cabin devotions, arts and crafts, outdoor games and prayer. Camp Matz, located on the same grounds Bethesda was founded on in 1904, includes paved hiking trails, cabins, and an outdoor chapel area. Since 2004, the Camp has been home to the only fully wheelchair accessible tree house in the Midwest. Camp Bethesda, located at Kaiserhof Retreat Center, features a chapel, swimming pool, dining hall, main lodge, outdoor pavilion and two climate-controlled cabins for campers. Campers and volunteers have the opportunity to learn archery and participate in other recreational activities. Camp SonRise offers camps and weekend retreats. Participants enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned retreat center, including a chapel, dining hall, activity space and cabins during their stay. Newquists (talk) 13:39, 19 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Camp Internships

Bethesda Ministries provides Christian camp and retreat opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. Each week volunteers are paired one-on-one with campers. Camp interns provide care, facilitate camp activities, encourage relationships and build Christian community^[6]. The internship includes three weeks of training followed by seven weeks of camp. Prior to the summer, we gather at the beginning of January for an intern retreat to meet and begin building relationships. Newquists (talk) 13:39, 19 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Educational Supports

Bethesda partnered with Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon, Wisconsin, in August of 2014. Bethesda College of Applied Learning is the only postsecondary program in Wisconsin that blends the best practices of a nationwide service provider for people with developmental disabilities with the learning environment and resources of an accredited university. The first Bethesda College class of 2014 will graduate in May 2016^[7]. Newquists (talk) 13:39, 19 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Employment Supports

Through our vocational supports, we help people with developmental disabilities realize their full career potential find meaningful employment in their community^[8]. Newquists (talk) 13:39, 19 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Professional Training

Bethesda sells professional training and development tools to support professionals and improve the disabilities field ^[9]. Newquists (talk) 14:12, 26 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Bethesda Voices

Bethesda has an online community called the Bethesda Voices Action Center^[10]. The community strives to improve public policy affecting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as support system reforms, improvements and sustainable funding for services and supports. Newquists (talk) 14:13, 26 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Thrift Shops

When you shop, donate or volunteer at a Bethesda Thrift Shop, you will support our mission to assist people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live the best life possible. All Bethesda Thrift Shop generated income goes toward the people Bethesda supports. Find a Thrift Shop in your area^[11]. Newquists (talk) 14:16, 26 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Certifications

Network Certification in Basic Assurances® by the Council on Quality and Leadership. Newquists (talk) 14:54, 19 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Bethesda Institute

The Bethesda Institute closed in April 2015. Newquists (talk) 14:54, 19 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

International Work

As of March 2016, Bethesda is no longer part of IMPACT. Newquists (talk) 14:54, 19 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

[1] ttp://bethesdalutherancommunities.org/services/homes/

[2] ttp://bethesdalutherancommunities.org/services/intermittent-support/

[3] ttp://bethesdalutherancommunities.org/services/day-programs/

[4] ttp://bethesdalutherancommunities.org/services/faith-supports/

[5] ttp://bethesdalutherancommunities.org/services/camps/

[6] ttp://bethesdalutherancommunities.org/services/camp-internships/

[7] ttp://bethesdalutherancommunities.org/services/educational-supports/

[8] ttp://bethesdalutherancommunities.org/services/employment-supports/

[9] ttp://bethesdalutherancommunities.org/services/professional-training/

[10] ttp://bethesdalutherancommunities.org/get-involved/advocate/action-center/

[11] ttp://bethesdalutherancommunities.org/thrift-shops/

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-Every person we support has an opportunity to turn a house into their home. Bethesda supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community-based group homes, host homes and through family caregiver programs<ref>http://bethesdalutherancommunities.org/services/homes/</ref>. [[User:Newquists|Newquists]] ([[User talk:Newquists|talk]]) 13:39, 19 April 2016 (UTC)
+Bethesda supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community-based group homes, host homes and family caregiver programs, and strives to assist the people they support to turn their house into a home<ref>http://bethesdalutherancommunities.org/services/homes/</ref>. [[User:Newquists|Newquists]] ([[User talk:Newquists|talk]]) 14:18, 26 April 2016 (UTC)
 === Intermittent Support ===