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Review Get Safe Activity Participant's Name* Coach's Name* Coach's email* Hello Motivators, Thank you for your participation in this year’s Get Safe workshop! We are excited for our participants to attend this important workshop, where they will continue learning about the importance of safety within their community. After lunch, you will have the opportunity to review the day’s workshop and assist your participants with the Let’s Review Get Safe activity. Instructions: Review the questions with participants and brainstorm answers together. Practice responses using complete sentences, eye contact, and a confident voice. Record your participants on your camera phone. Pick the best version and share it with us! We will share videos with families and compile a final video collage featuring all participants. Let's Review Get Safe Activity Questions: WEEK 1 Why is personal safety important to me? Upload Here What did you enjoy the most about today’s Get Safe workshop? Upload Here WEEK 2 Give an example of prevention vs. reaction. Upload Here What did you enjoy the most about today’s Get Safe workshop? Upload Here WEEK 3 What is conflict avoidance? Upload Here What did you enjoy the most about today’s Get Safe workshop? Upload Here WEEK 4 What are three natural weapons we can use for self-defense? Upload Here What did you enjoy the most about today’s Get Safe workshop? Upload Here WEEK 5 What does a healthy relationship look like? Upload Here What did you enjoy the most about today’s Get Safe workshop? Upload Here WEEK 6 How can I tell if a relationship is unhealthy? Upload Here What did you enjoy the most about today’s Get Safe workshop? Upload Here WEEK 7 Why is it important to maintain a healthy relationship? Upload Here What did you enjoy the most about today’s Get Safe workshop? Upload Here WEEK 8 Why is it important to stay close to your buddy in unfamiliar places? Upload Here What qualities make someone a good buddy? Upload Here WEEK 9 What is a healthy relationship? Upload Here Why are boundaries important? Upload Here WEEK 10 What is one thing you can do to keep from tripping or falling at home? Upload Here What should you do if you see or smell something dangerous in your home? Upload Here WEEK 11 Why is it important to wash your hands before cooking or eating? Upload Here Is it safe or unsafe to leave cooking food alone on the stove? Upload Here WEEK 12 What kind of personal information should you never share online? Upload Here Who can you ask for help if you get a message online that confuses you? Upload Here WEEK 13 Why should you keep your PIN and passwords private? Upload Here What should you do if someone you don’t know asks for money? Upload Here WEEK 14 What should you pay attention to when walking or riding in the community? Upload Here What is one safe way to cross the street? Upload Here Who can you ask for help if you get lost? Upload Here WEEK 15 Why should you tell someone you trust where you are going? Upload Here What can you do if a driver (bus, taxi, rideshare) makes you feel unsafe? Upload Here What important items should you keep with you when traveling? (ID, phone, etc) Upload Here WEEK 16 Why is it important to stay calm and listen? Upload Here What information should you be ready to tell a first responder? Upload Here WEEK 17 Why do we follow safety rules at work? Upload Here Who can you tell if you see something unsafe? Upload Here What should you do right away if you are hurt at work? Upload Here WEEK 18 What is one way to speak up clearly when you need something? Upload Here Why is asking for help a good and safe choice? Upload Here WEEK 19 What is a safe way to respond if someone bullies you? Upload Here Who are two trusted people you can talk to about bullying? Upload Here WEEK 20 What number do you call for serious emergencies? Upload Here What information should you give when you call for help? Upload Here Why is it important to know safe exit routes? Upload Here WEEK 21 What is one way you can be a good community member? Upload Here Why is it important to follow rules and laws? Upload Here How can volunteering help your community? Upload Here WEEK 22 What is the main purpose of self-defense (hint: to stay safe and get away)? Upload Here What is one thing you can do if you feel someone might be unsafe? Upload Here Submit

🛡️ Solo Safety Activity: “Stay Aware, Stay Safe” Here’s a self-guided Safety Awareness Activity designed for participants who are by themselves at a library, lunch area, or other quiet location. It’s reflective, simple, and takes about 10 minutes—perfect for unsupervised but purposeful time. Participant's Name* Coach's Name* Coach's Email* Objective: Practice awareness, personal safety thinking, and readiness while in a public space alone Materials: Pen/paper or mobile device Instructions: Take a few minutes to answer the following questions honestly. There are no right or wrong answers—this is about helping you feel more prepared and confident when you're alone in a public place. Part 1: Look Around Without being obvious or uncomfortable, take a moment to observe your surroundings. Then answer: 1. Where is the nearest exit?* 2. Are there any security cameras or staff nearby?* 3. If someone made you uncomfortable, where could you go quickly for help?* Next

Kickball Communication Trail Focus: Involves throwing a kickball, coordinated movement, and emphasizes communication, sensory regulation, and focus Participant's Name* Coach's Name* Coach's Email* 🔶 Overview Goal: Improve motor skills, focus, and expressive communication while engaging in a sensory-friendly physical task. Setting: Open grassy area in a park with visual boundaries (e.g., anything available!) Duration: 30–45 minutes (adjustable) 🔁 Activity Description Objective: The participant moves side-to-side (laterally) between two markers and throws a kickball to the coach each time, while also practicing a simple communication or focus task. 🗺️ Setup: Markers: Place 3 items in a row, about 5–6 feet apart (Left, Center, Right). Coach: Stands about 6–8 feet in front of the center cone with a ball. Ball: A soft kickball or lightweight therapy ball 🔄 Step-by-Step Instructions: 1. Start at the Left Coach gently tosses the ball to the participant. Participant catches the ball and says (e.g., “My favorite food is?” or “My favorite hobby is?”) then throws the ball back to the coach. Coach gives praise! 2. Move to Right Participant side-steps (or walks) to the right. Repeat: catch, respond to a prompt, throw. 3. Continue a total of 10 rounds, alternating between left and right. 🔄 Focus & Communication Prompts (examples) You can rotate or ask get-to-know-you questions. You may have to assist using the “Word by Word” method. Next

Activity Modules The Activity Modules are designed to support participants in three core areas: Independent Living, Health and Fitness, and Employment. These hands-on activities encourage full collaboration between the participant and their coach, creating meaningful skills-building opportunities and personal growth. Each module can be tailored and expanded to suit a wide variety of needs and goals, helping participants grow in confidence, capability, and independence. "When we teach others the skills to succeed in life and employment, we don’t just shape careers—we empower independence, dignity, and purpose." START Solo Safety Activity: Stay Aware, Stay Safe START Safety Activity: What to Do If My Access Bus Doesn't Arrive on Time Compliment Response Toolkit START My Pace Wellness Walk START Walgreens Workplace Behavior & Customer Service Activities START Personal Information Memorization Toolkit START Understanding Personal Space & How to Respond to Unwanted Hugs START Kickball Communication Trail START You Matter: Personal Rights & Safety First Workshop Series START Review Get Safe Activity START Back

Clear Motivations is a community-based adult day program serving adults with disabilities. This Adult Employment Program helps integrate those with disabilities into the workforce. CREATE A RESUME You will be using CANVA to create your resume. How to make your own resume using the CM resume template Step 1: After logging in, look for the CM resume template CM Resume Template Step 2: Click on then make a copy of the template Click on "Make a copy" Step 3: After making a new copy, rename the resume template Type in your participant's name Step 4: Open the file and fill out the form with your participant's information Examples of skills and abilities: 1) Customer service 2) Attention to detail 3)Teamwork 4) Organization 5) Reliable 6 Willing to learn new tasks 7) Adaptability to changes Note for coaches: Only use the participant's CM email created. Do not use the participant’s phone number. Use the participant’s Caseload manager’s number. If you don’t know, contact the Scheduling Department. Education: Start with Clear Motivations' work training program and then high school. Work experience: Start with their current job or internship site. If needed, reach out to the Scheduling Department to get that information. Internship sites count as work experience, too. Include if your participant is bilingual.

Understanding Personal Space & How to Respond to Unwanted Hugs Participant's Name* Coach's Name* Coach's Email* Activity 1: Personal Space Circle Objective: Teach what personal space is and how to recognize boundaries. Materials Needed: Hula hoop or masking tape Visuals showing “Too Close,” “Just Right,” “Too Far” Instructions: Create a circle around the participant using a hula hoop or floor tape. Explain that this is their personal space bubble . Have others approach slowly and ask the participant to say “Stop” when they feel someone is too close. Discuss how everyone has a right to their space and how it’s okay to ask for space. Key Message: “It’s okay to say when someone is too close.” Upload a photo of your participant inside their "personal bubble"* Upload Photo Here Activity 2: Practice Saying "No Thank You" Objective: Practice polite but firm ways to decline a hug. Instructions: Role-play different situations where someone comes in for a hug. The participant practices responding using phrases like: “No thank you, I don’t like hugs.” “I like high-fives instead.” “Let’s wave instead.” Provide praise for using their voice and making their boundaries clear. Key Message: “You are in control of your body.” Upload a video of your participant doing Activity 2* Upload Video Here Next

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