Health and Wellness

Dancing ~ Yoga ~ Weight Lifting ~ Chair Stretching

Health and Wellness programs are designed around your interests and goals!

Where: In-Person or Virtual

Hours: 9:30am-4:00pm

Those eligible for 56U Behavioral Waiver Services are eligible for reimbursement by the state of Illinois. Private pay arrangements can be arranged.

Healthy food choices and portion sizes! Drinking more water!

Learn how to build habits and more to meet your health and wellness goals.

Madeline Jaques has a Bachelor’s Degree in Rehabilitation Services from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and is OIS trained. Maddy joined Visions in 2016 after six years of working with individuals with disabilities in vocational, recreational, and residential settings. Maddy has extensive experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities and has also worked at length with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Tourette’s Syndrome, Dementia/Alzeimers, Brain injuries and individuals who have Co-Occurring Mental Illness and Intellectual Disabilities. Maddy is passionate about making positive contributions to individual’s lives, well being and happiness.

Mario Buckner is DSP & CPR certified and is currently completing additional training and coursework at the National Wellness Institute. Mario joined Visions in 2020 after seven years of working with individuals with disabilities in vocational, recreational, and residential settings. Mario has extensive experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities and has also worked at length with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Intellectual Disabilities. Mario is currently the Co-Instructor for Visions new health and wellness program. Mario is passionate about enhancing individuals lives by supporting them in having positive and meaningful experiences.