R.W. Beggs, Sr./Chileda Outreach Program

The R.W. Beggs Sr./Chileda Outreach Program supports families of children with developmental disabilities in the greater La Crosse community. The primary mission of this innovative program is to maintain family placement by providing day school support for families, training for schools and social service agencies and summer school programming.

This program is possible because of seed money from the estate of R.W. Beggs, Sr. A close friend of Chileda, this former insurance agent was involved in a wide variety of community activities, many of which benefited underprivileged children.

Training for teachers and /or other education staff is also available and could include a variety of topics such as autism, developmental disabilities, crisis prevention and intervention, behavior management principles, augmentative communication, AAMR definition of mental retardation, and teaching strategies for students with special needs.

Day Services

Program Description

Students with significant disabilities, primarily autism or developmental disabilities, may attend school at Chileda during the regular school year or for summer school. Classroom programming includes functional academics, vocational training, creative arts, music therapy, adapted physical education, access to the computer lab, and classes in social skills, science, health, community awareness, careers, and self-advocacy. Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy and available as indicated by the current Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).

Enrollment

Enrollment for Day Services is completed through the Director of Family Services. Upon receiving application materials, the enrollment committee makes a determination of appropriateness for the program and determines a projected start date.

As you may surmise, the benefits of the R.W. Beggs, Sr./Chileda Outreach Program extend far beyond our clients. This program allows us to take what we have learned through the years and share it with the greater La Crosse area. It's our way of giving back to the community that has been so supportive of Chileda over the years.

vocational services

occupational therapy

speech and language pathology

physical education and physical therapy

creative arts

outreach

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