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Causes: Job Training, Vocational Rehabilitation
Mission: Provide support to empower individuals with developmental disabilities.
Programs: Residential services - individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities live in single family homes owned by the organization and receive tailored supports empowering them to experience the most complete life possible. Each home is staffed 24/7 and has awake overnight counselors, and has its own onsite transportation. The organization promotes independence and bolsters self-esteem by connecting each person supported to their communities where they can explore individual interests, spend time with family and friends, develop new networks and relationships, and have new and meaningful experiences.
day services - the organization offers a range of daytime supports to unlock potential and enrich the quality of life for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. The organization provides transportation and a variety of activities to expose individuals to useful and new experiences. The organization coordinates activities in the community several times a week so people supported can access a full community life.
supported employment and employment discovery and customization - the organization provides support for individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to obtain meaningful employment in paid positions in the community. The organization follows a customized employment team approach to secure jobs and initiate economic independence for the individuals served.