SASKATOON – Cosmo Industries unveiled a space Friday for participants with unique needs.
Saskatoon’s mayor and other dignitaries were on hand to officially open the first phase of a $1.5 million renovation and expansion of Cosmo Industries.
A total of 5,000 square feet of warehouse space has been renovated into a welcoming, intimate program area for participants with autism or emotional and behavioural challenges.
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“Seven years ago we had one individual that we had to develop a non-traditional program for because he so badly wanted to be a part of Cosmo but this environment didn’t work for him,” said Randine Graf, Cosmo program manager.
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“So we developed the program and since then we now have 19 people that are wanting this program and requiring a program like this.”
The community enriched support program continues to evolve to meet the individualized support needs of adults with intellectual disabilities who seek non-traditional program options.
Cosmo provides day programs for 400 adults with intellectual disabilities.
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