About this episode

Kayla Carter discusses her innovative approaches to building inclusion in day programs for clients.

Kayla Carter, director of ARC Southern Maryland’s Waldorf day programs, describes how she creates community partnerships, meaningful volunteer opportunities, and a lively activity calendar to help clients gain skills and independence.The episode covers outreach to local businesses, hands-on learning (money management, languages, Zumba, knitting), family feedback as a measure of progress, and the importance of a sensory room for calming and self‑regulation.

People in this episode

Guest: Kayla Carter

Topics covered

• inclusion
• community partnerships
• volunteer opportunities
• skill development
• sensory room

Keywords

• inclusion
• community
• volunteering
• skills
• sensory room
• independence
• feedback

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ARC Southern Maryland

Places: Waldorf

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