GOOD SHEPHERD MANOR IS A RESIDENTIAL FACILITY FOR 124 MEN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN MOMENCE, ILLINOIS.THE MANOR OFFERS ACADEMIC AND VOCATIONAL STIMULATION TO PREVENT REGRESSION AND TO DEVELOP SKILLS. PROGRAMS AND DAILY ACTIVITIES FOR THE MEN TO STIMULATE THE BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT INCLUDE BROAD RANGE HEALTH CARE, INSTRUCTION IN ACADEMICS, FUNCTIONAL LIFE SKILLS, LEISURE AND LIVING SKILLS, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, REGULAR RECREATION, AND SPECIAL OLYMPICS COMPETITION.A WORK CENTER ALLOWS THE MEN TO PERFORM APPROPRIATE JOBS IN A WORKSHOP SETTING FOR LOCAL INDUSTRY, GIVING THE RESIDENTS MEANINGFUL WORK.
