How IDS in Port Moody Started

Individualized Day Services (IDS) became a program based on the need in the community.  Many individuals with developmental disabilities were finishing high school and searching for a program that would give them an opportunity to work with their interests, needs, and desires.   This new need required a new program. 

Day Programs

There are two day programs that run out of Port Moody.  Individualized Day Services (IDS) is an entirely off-site program; it is completely community based. 

Kyle Kitchen

Kyle Kitchen is run by the consumers and staff.  Although Lee’s team is in charge of operating it, there is involvement from all the programs in Port Moody.  With everyone contributing over the years Kyle Kitchen has become a lunch to look forward to for many of the seniors it serves.  The senior’s praise the variety the kitchen offers each week, the great service, and the friendly faces of the consumers and staff.  Kyle Kitchen takes place at 125 Kyle Street every Tuesday at noon.

Coffeehouse

Every Thursday from 12:00-1:30p.m. CISS operates a coffeehouse.  Java with Friends is a great weekly community event that is always filled with lively people.  There is a live musician, dancing, socializing, and a concession. Many of the consumers volunteer there setting up and taking down, at the admission table, with door prizes, and at the concession.  One of our consumers has a paid job to run the coffeehouse.  It is the largest activity run by CISS and is well known throughout the community and Lower Mainland.

Craft Club

Crafts are a favorite activity for many of the people who attend our day programs. A group of crafters meet every Wednesday morning and work on craft projects at Friendship Baptist Church in Coquitlam.  This free space allows several people to get together on Wednesday morning and be social as well as work on some craft projects.

Volunteering

·    Recycling – at a local high school, some people for over 10 years!

·    Birthday Card – consumers go to a Queen’s Park and fill out birthday cards for the seniors every month

·    Bulletins – folding bulletins for a local church each week

·    Gardening – helping the gardening at Inlet’s community garden

·    Jolly Olde Bookstore - helping with various duties at the bookstore

Set Programs

·    Bowling league at Bowl-a-drome

·    Golfing at EagleQuest

·    Pool at Side Pocket Billiards

A Story of a Dream -by Lee

An individual’s grandfather lives in Newfoundland.  His grandfather comes to visit him every once in a while, but he has never been to visit his grandfather in his home in Newfoundland.  It has been this consumer’s dream for years. 

Two years ago the staff at CISS began taking interest in his dream to see his grandfather and came up with an idea.  With the help of CISS, this consumer could fundraise for the trip. Staff and consumers helped make Rice Krispie squares to sell at Coffeehouse.  They also held a garage sale raising over $100.00 for the cause.  After the continued success of various fundraisers this individual’s father realized the progress we were making. The father applied for air miles from his school which was especially fitting because this individual has volunteered at the school for many years recycling pop cans. Everyone is so happy to help make his dream trip come true.  It is something we’ve never accomplished before and are extremely proud to have such a great community that supports our program and our consumer’s dreams. 

A Story of Volunteering -Wendy

One consumer, who began attending CISS in December 2005, volunteers every Tuesday at Kyle Kitchen Senior's Lunch. Some of her volunteer work at the kitchen includes cleaning counters, assisting in the lunch making, and taking lunch orders. Another consumer also began coming to CISS in December of 2005. He also volunteers at Kyle Kitchen. This young man cheerfully assists seniors with their lunch trays by carrying them to their table if they request help. At completion of lunch, he will go around and gather cutlery, salt & pepper shakers, dishes etc. from the tables and return them to the kitchen.

Another young woman began coming to CISS in May of 2004. One of her volunteer jobs is working at the Jolly Olde Bookstore every Friday morning. Some of the tasks she does include straightening bookshelves, checking for duplication of books, and spacing the books so that the shelves are neat and tidy. This position is especially fitting because of her love of books. This consumer also has the distinction of being our first self advocate on Community Integration Services Society Board of Directors!