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Causes: Developmentally Disabled Centers, Disabilities, Education, Group Homes, Human Services
Mission: Mccall's mission is to enable individuals with developmental disabilities to be productive members of society; to be good neighbors in the community; to make independent, responsible choices; and to live dignified, happy, and self-determined lives.
Programs: All of mccall's programs are designed to develop independent living skills for our service users. Our professional, interdisciplinary care team continually assesses the personal situation of each individual; works closely with the individual to develop ongoing improvement plans and attainable goals; monitors progress against these goals and oversees any necessary remedial action; and mutually establishes new goals to maintain progress towards independent living. It is our belief that the most satisfying life is one determined by self-actualization, personal choice, and acquisition of those skills necessary for living in a self-sufficient manner. We teach life, social, and vocational skills to foster independent living for our individuals. Life skills include: personal hygiene; toileting; ability to self-medicate; meal preparation; clothes washing; and maintenance of a safe environment. Social skills include: understanding and conforming to social rules and norms; successful interpersonal relationships; assumption of personal responsibility; develoopment of self-esteem; obeying laws; and the avoidance of victimization. Vocational skills include: occupational task ability; ability to follow instructions; job inverview technique; and entrepreneurial competence. Our service users currently work in local retail stores, auto detail shops, lawn maintenance crews, and perform competitively-bid contract work for the state of oklahoma. For individuals who require more extensive care, mccall's is the only organization in the state who provide 24-hour, skilled nursing support in a group home setting to persons who are medically fragile. These persons need assistance in performing general body movements, eating, toileting, and most other activities of daily living.