Name: Community Integration Program

Number of consumers: 5; ages: 20-60 years old

Diagnoses: Multiple handicaps (cerebral palsy, mental retardation, autism etc.)

Program Description: Consumers have as much input into their daily activities as possible by planning their daily outings and activities. The program promotes a greater sense of understanding within the community that establishes natural relationships while providing meaningful experiences and adventures. Giving back to the community is encouraged by volunteering on a weekly basis through various local agencies. Consumers are supported with full supervision and assistance the entire time they are at the Center as well as when in the community.

Strengths:

• High staff to consumer ratio to provide individualized services

• High level of staff expertise with consumers having physical and behavioral challenges

• Flexibility in programming to provide the best experience for the individual

• Consistent involvement and communication with families, guardians, residences and state agencies to enhance the consumer’s lives
  

Special Points:

• Considered a non-traditional program that caters to the special needs of individual consumers
  
• Consumers are provided with a unique opportunity to experience their community through volunteerism and work opportunities.

Contact Person: Darryl Johnson, Program Director @883-6680; EMAIL

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