10A NCAC 13H .0805. ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF THE HOME

(a)  Residents shall be appropriately engaged in competitive employment, a sheltered workshop program (evaluation, training, or work activity) or in an adult developmental activity program, or other appropriate community programs.

(b)  If a volunteer service program exists, provisions shall be made for volunteer orientation and training.

(c)  The residents shall have time for social development both individually and in groups:

(1)           Residents should be encouraged to develop their own social and recreation activities.

(2)           The group home should encourage parties, dances, and other social events.  Opportunities for activities such as ballgames, movies, and bowling should be offered to the residents.

(d)  There shall be a mechanism whereby each resident shall have an opportunity to express his ideas and concerns which may be incorporated into the program.  Leadership roles by residents should be encouraged.

(e)  Residents shall be trained and encouraged to exercise maximum independence in the selection, use and maintenance of their own clothing:

(1)           Residents shall select and purchase their own clothing as independently as possible.

(2)           Residents shall select their daily clothing and dress themselves appropriately according to the activities in which they plan to engage.

(3)           Residents shall launder, mend and iron their own clothing if possible.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 131D‑2; 143B‑153; 168‑1; 168‑9;

Eff. January 1, 1978.