Greater Opportunities For The Developmentally Disabled

Programs: Supported living services - provides services directly to participants in their own homes, with goals and levels of support determined jointly by participants and their circles of support (friends, family members, partners). Supported living services provided by the personal assistant range from minimal assistance to 24-hour care, depending on the type and severity of the individual's disability and needs. These services are provided for persons with any level of ability/disability. 25 participants were served during the year.

independent living services - provides individually tailored one-to-one assistance to participants residing in their own townhouses and apartments, to maintain their independent lifestyle. Areas of support include assistance with cooking and nutrition, shopping, finances, relationships with roommates and neighbors, travel training, housekeeping, accessing medical care, telephone and internet communications, social opportunities, and more. 55 participants were served during the year.

day services - provides facilityy-based and community-based instruction and supervision to individuals and groups that is tailored to the needs, strengths, interests and preferences of participants, in order to further their independence through the development of occupational and self-care skills, and enrich their lives through community integration and self-advocacy. Assigned activities support adult development needs and skills such as using the computer and internet; travel training, cooking and nutrition, growing vegetables; creative expression through music, dance, art, crafts, and photography; social recreational and physical fitness activities such as exercise, golf, swimming and bowling; and use of community resources such as the library, parks and recreation centers. 50 participants were served during the year.

cortez apartments semi-independent living skills - provides residential ils training to participants who participate for an initial two-year period, attend evening classes and meet with individual instructors. Participants learn to make responsible and informed choices, and gain the skills necessary to enjoy an independent lifestyle. Upon graduation, the transition period includes assistance in finding a house or apartment in the participants's community of choice. 8 participants were served during the year.