Day Program - Age 18 to 80+

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Outside the Box implements Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as a theoretical foundation for empowering people with ID/DD toward unique personal success.

This theory of motivation has five characterizations of human needs that dictate an individual's behavior.

Physiological, safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization needs.

SCHEDULE A TOUR! 

OTB's comprehensive in-person facility tour will give you an understanding of the programs offered. We look forward to demonstrating OTB's commitment to adults with developmental disabilities by providing a safe, engaging, curriculum-based supportive environment for your loved one.

> RSVP <  your Wednesday 1 PM Facility Tour. *You will receive an email confirming the date/time. Please bring a support person with you, such as a team member who understands your history and needs.

• Like what you see & want to be a part of OTB Main Campus?  Email Michelle Miller to begin the Intake Process
• After the Intake Process is completed, the next step is to schedule some time to shadow a few different groups. This helps with peer matching!
• Please note, there is a possibility that we may need to place you on a waiting list

• Arrival & Social Time
• Check In 
• Go over Schedule & Expectations
• News
• Curriculum
• Lunch
• Chores & Clean Up
• Movement Activity
• Electives (Art, Cooking, Music)
• Electives (Clubs & Choir Practice)
• Check Outs & Shout Outs

One of the best days of the week is "Community Outing Day!"  Our Direct Support Professionals (DSP) or lovingly called Group Leaders creatively work to find just the right "Outing" to fit the need of their specific group. Museums, a favorite restaurant, the Fair, the movies, a sporting event, the list goes on.  

Did you know that you can donate specifically to Group Outings via the Ronald H Moore Group Outing Fund? It helps our Participants to be able to be included without spending their own money

In honor of one of our former OTB Participants, Tim Cook, this fenced in outdoor space offers peaceful areas full of perennials, bird houses, harmonious waterfalls, and spacious seating within a protected space of reflection just outside the Community Room.  

This beautifully cherished area hosts gazebos for shade and various Studio OTB art as a safeguarded "escape" from some of the inside noise.

We always need some extra volunteer help to keep this area beautiful. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Kyrie Forrester for more information

Sponsored by Wells Nursery & Greenhouses; Greenfield, IN by the Wells family in honor of Gary Wells

Groups volunteer to help weed, plant and water daily to encourage garden growth, while also learning how our eco-system works to produce delicious veggies.

Benefits of Gardening

• Reduces stress
• Improves hand strength
• Weeding burns calories
• Gives a boost of Vitamin D {Sunshine}
• Helps build self-esteem

We believe everyone has something unique to contribute, and we're excited to offer a variety of clubs designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and personal growth. Whether you're passionate about exploring new ideas, honing your skills, or simply having fun with like-minded people, there’s a club for you!

ASL - American Sign Language

ASL is the natural language that serves as the predominant sign language of Deaf communities in the United States

Athletics Club

Large group activity that meets twice a week to enhance large motor skill & movement such as, dodgeball, kick ball, basketball, indoor bowling and more. 

Reading & Writing Club

Some of our Participants have very limited reading skills and are eager to learn more - Increasing their independence. Reading groups are one hour THREE times a week. Anyone is free to join!  Lot's of one-on-one teaching time.

Math Club

Basic mathematics of addition, subtraction, division and multiplaction. 

Science Club

A new 4-6 weeks weekly course for 12 Participants at a time. Specific scientific studies including experiments.

The Indiana Canine Assistant Network (ICAN) "Unleashing abilities for Indiana Adults, Children and Veterans Living with Disabilities."

Max assists the Participants with their curriculum lessons, pass out lesson materials, provide "visits" and "laps," and accompany them on life skills outings. 

Read Max's story here!

"My name is Hannah, and I have been coming to Outside the Box for almost a year now. I love OTB! I have made sooo many friends and the staff are so welcoming and kind to me. I feel like OTB has changed my life in so many ways! I have learned social skills and become a more confident person since attending OTB. I feel like OTB has helped me learn to speak up and grow as a person with my disability and the others around me.

The things that we do here are more than exciting and fun. In my opinion, they're life-changing! We learn about things in life as well as do chores, while playing competitive uno and having some serious water fights as well during the summer. I have been fortunate to grow through a safe but fun environment. I am currently doing choir, cooking classes on Thursday, and I also am reading to a group of participants every week that I come, and I have so much fun with them. I also have been able to work on my skills as a inspiring writer while attending OTB, writing real life stories about things that are both fun and funny in my spare time here at OTB and I love the chance to feel so free and cant wait to see where my life as a writer will take me. I feel so honored and blessed to be able to learn and attend such a wonderful place. OTB rocks!"