Meaningful Day is the first hands-on curriculum for Direct Support Professionals working in day programs. We recognized there was a lack of resources available to day program staff on how to provide meaningful and relevant activities to people with disabilities.  This curriculum was created to fill this void.  Meaningful Day will set the standard for staff in developing meaningful and engaging activities, which will positively impact people with disabilities. 
 
Meaningful Day was piloted in targeted Community Options' day programs with much success.  We are confident the application of the ideas and methodologies provided in this guide will make a significant improvement in the quality of your program, the engagement of your staff, and the overall satisfaction of individuals attending a truly meaningful day program.  

Robert Stack is the Founder, President and CEO of Community Options. He has an M.B.A. and is a graduate of the University of Dayton. Robert has extensive international experience in entrepreneurial business development and non-profit management.

AnaMaria Herrera is the Director of Training and Grants Management at Community Options. She has an M.S. in Human Resource Development with a concentration in Instructional Design and e-Learning from Drexel University. AnaMaria is an expert in training and development, curriculum design, and leadership development.