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Causes: Autism, Disabilities, Emergency Medical Services & Transport, Employment Preparation & Procurement, Health, Human Services, Job Training, Residential Care & Adult Day Programs
Mission: We will provide individuals with the highest quality of life enhancement opportunities in residential environments by respecting individuals, ensuring choices, supporting families, and providing community partnerships.
Results: We recently hired a Development Manager to accentuate our already robust culture of philanthropy and community service.
Target demographics: People living with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities in Wood County, Ohio.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 250 individuals per day on a continuum basis
Geographic areas served: Wood County, Ohio.
Programs: In addition to residential services, WLRS also now provides a variety of programming, tools and services focused on helping these individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities, who are members of our community, the opportunity to live and lead as normal lives as they possibly can. WLRS promotes independent living and overall wellness with a person-centered approach to each individual that we serve. Services & Programming Provided by WLRS impacting Northwest Ohio • Adult Day Programming – structured environment for adults with developmental disabilities that provides day service options focused on a ‘whole person-centered approach’ geared towards mind/body/spirit engagement. • Employment Services – work together with trusted employers throughout our area to find vacancies and opportunities appropriate for the individuals we assist and serve. o Partnered with 35+ area businesses, institutions of higher learning and government offices. • Vocational Habilitation – service providing learning and work experiences that help to develop general skills that lead to integrated community employment opportunities. • Ohio Shared Living - assisting adults with developmental disabilities find a place to live with a suitable caregiver. • Transportation – offering safe and reliable options for transportation within Northwest Ohio to allow travel to job locations, grocery stores, attend day services, church, visiting loved ones and much more. o 50+ vehicles in fleet / 612,139 total miles driven in 2022. • Residential Services – Providing multiple levels of personal assistance and support to individuals with developmental disabilities at multiple locations. Each property provides a safe, clean, and aesthetically appealing environment. o WLRS owns over 24 homes that provide housing accommodations for individuals served.