Broadscope Disability Services Inc

Programs: Respite care services: respite care is a service that provides a break for people who are caring for an individual or child with a disability. Broadscope provides funding for in-home respite care at an hourly, overnight or multiple-day basis. Providers are screened and referred by staff and trained by the family. Respite & recreation (r&r) club meetings are fun-filled evenings for children with disabilities and their siblings, age birth to 21 years old. Pre-registration is required for each meeting and a nominal fee is charged. Respite produces a monthly informational newsletter for families to stay connected.

community supported employment: employment services assists adults with diverse abilities to secure and retain competitive employment. Broadscope partners with businesses in the community to expand job opportunities, empower productivity and advance independence. Services target the development of individualized job skills, including: job development, career exploration, job coaching, placement, outreach and soft-skills training. Community inclusion and employment fosters productive and rewarding relationships for people with disabilities. The program facilitates activities including volunteer or paid employment opportunities, as well as social and recreational activities to enhance personal enrichment and enable fuller lives.

independent living services: independent living provides a broad scope of individualized services for adults with disabilities to create opportunities for a successful life in the community. Broadscope provides life skills education, community integration and budgeting and financial management assistance. Broadscope offers coordination of personal attendants, housekeeping services, transportation and health-related services and assistance in locating accessible housing.