Gaston Skills Incorporated

Programs: The north carolina innovations is a medicaid funded program that provides individual, one-on-one, or intensive small group services that are goal- oriented. This service provides severely limited individuals the opportunity to benefit from specifically structured individual programs that are designed to work toward specific goals that meet the vocational or social needs of the individual.

the production department provides quality industrial work for many businesses and industries in the area. Gsi production team members include both individuals with disabilities and model employees who play a mentoring role. This department will provide small parts assembly, packaging, bulk mailing, collating, re-work, salvaging operations and small parts inspections. Contracted work provides actual paid work for people involved in vocational and work adjustment services and will provide work opportunities for the people who are waiting for placement in an integrated, community-based job.

day supports is a state-funded service for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities that focuses on enabling the individual to attain or maintain their maximum functional level. This service focuses on assisting individuals in becoming connected to naturally occurring support systems and relationships in the community to provide and enhance opportunities for meaningful community participation.

need descriptions of educare, enclave, supported employment, and day supports programs. Other gsi programs are: (1) day activity services - an organized day activity program with supervision for adults for a substantial part of the day in a group setting to individuals who are intellectually/developmentally disabled. This service is designed to support the individuals personal independence and promote social, physical and emotional well-being through activities such as social skills development, leisure activities, training in daily living skills, improvement of health status, and utilization of community resources. (2) advp - an adult developmental vocational program, a day service, which provides organized activities for individuals with mental retardation or other developmental disabilities, or to individuals with physical disabilities, to prepare the individual to live and work as independently as possible. The activities and services of advp are designed to adhere to the principles of normalization and community integration. This program of services provides a closely supervised opportunity for individuals with lower functioning abilities to develop socialization and vocational skills. Many of the individuals enrolled in this program are able to progress into competitive employment. (3) supported employment - a medicaid b-3 funded service. The primary objective of supportive employment is competitive employment which is defined as a job that pays at least minimum wage, for which anyone can apply, and is in an integrated work setting. A job coach will assist the individual in attaining and maintaining employment. (4) the life enrichment program - a unique service that focuses on the mind, body, and spirit of our senior adult participants and enables them to enjoy a higher quality of life. They receive encouragement to explore new and different worlds that they have never thought existed and to engage in activities that they have always wanted to accomplish. Enrichment, enjoyment, and enlightenment are key words to describe the quality of life and experiences that they can encounter after arriving at an age where they are still able to venture out and grasp life to the fullest. We maintain the physical and mental level of each adult based on their mental and physical health and abilities but even if the body and mind begins to show signs of slowing down their spirits will still have a chance to soar. Their future is full of hope and promise for the life that they choose for themselves. This program provides services that help the individual stay mentally alert, physically active and the opportunity to be involved in the community: games, puzzles, books, music, movies are provided to keep the mind young and alert. Outdoor activities and exercise to keep the body limber and active. Music and art programs are provided to encourage creativity and the opportunity to perform. Practicing good community service by visiting local nursing homes and performing on special occasions. They have every opportunity to be in the community and give a certain amount back to the community by visiting a nursing home and performing for the residents.