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Causes: Developmentally Disabled Centers, Disabilities, Human Services
Mission: To provide individuals with developmental disabilities with the highest quality of services that address employment skills, socialization and atheletis, in order to maximize their lifelong potential.
Programs: Services provided to special needs adults, from 19-56 yrs of age, including day habilitation and work skills training. The work week is monday-friday and closed on major holidays. There are approximately 56 members in the program who are taught general work skills, positive work behaviors and appropriate social skills for on-the-job or in the community.
members hand-make beaded items, including crosses, lanyards, bracelets, sun-catchers and rosaries. Craft items are then sold to retail vendors and at area craft fairs. Members are involved in each step of production of crafts for which they receive financial compensation. Other members prefer training for job opportunitites in culinary, office, or maintenance skills. Members also participate in social and recreational activities.