DAY OPTIONS FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Individual and Group Employment Services -  SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

DCI offers a variety of supported employment options to individuals interested in working in paid jobs in the community.

Supported employment services, which consist of paid employment for persons for whom competitive employment at or above the minimum wage is unlikely, and who, because of their disabilities, need intensive ongoing support, continuous supervision by either paid or unpaid sources to perform in a work setting. It is conducted in a variety of settings, particularly work sites in which persons without disabilities are employed. Supported Employment includes activities needed to sustain paid work by individuals receiving waiver services, including coordination, supervision, and training.

Follow Along Services are also provided for those individuals who have been successfully placed in supported employment. The provision of on-going support and continuous or periodic job skill training services provided throughout the term of employment to enable an individual to maintain employment. Their term also includes, but is not limited to, other support services provided at or away from the work site, such as transportation, personal care services, and counseling to family members.

Community Based Services - COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

DCI offers a variety of community participation options to people based upon their interests and needs. Individuals engage in activities of their choice in groups of three or less and learn about community living. This service offers to individuals opportunities and experiences outside of traditional programs. Individuals receiving this service develop hobbies, friendships, new interests, and become members of the community.

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

People accessing services through Douglas Cooperative Inc. enjoy every aspect of life. Working and living as independently as possible is certainly a vital part of what people strive for, but life must be enjoyed through recreation and leisure activities which build interpersonal skills and self esteem. Special Olympic games, picnics, vacations, dances and a sundry of sport events are some of the things people enjoy based upon their interests.

Facility Based Day Services - DAY HABILITATION

This service provides a variety of activities which emphasize relationships, therapeutic recreation and training in basic self-help skills, Prevocational training is an additional element to this program.

Providing individual training and supporting the acquisition, retention, or improvement in daily living, social, communication, self-help, and other adaptive sills. Training builds personal care skills, enhances development of social and interpersonal skills, and encourages individual interaction with community resources. Intended outcomes include increased competency in activities of daily living, a positive self image, and enhanced social interactions.

ENCLAVE WORK CREWS

Small groups of people work together at various community sites and are paid an hour or sub-minimum wage based upon their level of productivity. Many of these individuals are later employed by the business or company that contracts with DCI for the services these work crews perform. Some people will choose to work through an enclave model.

SHELTERED WORKSHOP SERVICES

Excellent Sheltered Workshop services are offered to individuals interested in such opportunities. These services Include vocational training, work adjustment training, and/or remunerative work experience in a sheltered situation. Specific training is available in such areas as persistence, direction following, goal development, attitudes, behavior training, and other work-related skills.

Individuals receive person centered services by accessing any of these options listed or by assisting in the development of other services more individually tailored.

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