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Causes: Employment Preparation & Procurement, Job Training
Mission: Assist persons with disabilities
Programs: Pre-vocational services provide vocational training through work situations. These programs afford the opportunity to improve existing skills, learn new ones and practice them in an environment which is less demanding than competitive employment. Wages are based on non-disabled production standards, but at levels which reflect each individual's ability. 117 individuals served. Staff to participant ratio ranges from 1:1 to 1:15
life skills offers a positive approach for individuals developing personal and social skills. Facility based services utilize individual and small group sessions to assist in development of daily living skills. Community based services provide individualized programs to serve needs on a one-to-one basis. 63 individuals served. Staff to participant ratio ranges from 1:1 to 1:5.
supported employment services assist persons with disabilities in finding and maintaining community employment. Individuals learn job seeking skills, explore interests and experience different jobs. They work side by side with job coaches at community job sites in learning new tasks and following up with employers to ensure successful placement. 2 individuals served. Staff to participant ratio is 1:1. Provide transition classes on job readiness, resume writing and interviews to high school stude