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Vocational Training and Employment Opportunities

Social and Recreational Activities

Functional Skills needed for Independent Living

Develop Supported Living Alternatives

The Board of Directors and Staff of New Horizons are committed to enriching the lives of people with intellectual, developmental and related disabilities through training and life experiences that build self-esteem and promote personal independence at home, at work and within the community they call home.

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As many of you know, June 29, 2018 one of our vans was vandalized. New Horizons posted to our Facebook page about the situation and you, the community, took it from there. Our story has been shared...

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Their ultimate vision was to create a full-time program that would provide much-needed support and structure benefiting individuals with disabilities and their families.Residential opportunities are available, including Assisted Living at The Village at Stoney Glen and Independent Living at The Village at Hickory Glen. They also have Opportunities for learning, socialization, life skills, for children and adults with developmental disabilities, ages 14 to 22. Programs are designed to help Villagers maintain and expand social and life skills, personal wellness, vocational skills, and critical-thinking skills, while becoming more involved in our community.

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The Village's culture is characterized by an indomitable will to succeed and prosper in one of the most challenging industries. At the heart of our unique and strong culture is the belief that people are the ultimate source of our advantage.

By living these core values, each one of us helps to deliver on our promises to our clients and ensure our enduring success:
COMPASSIONATE, RESPECTFUL & PATIENT
We respect people, honor diversity and treat each other fairly and with dignity. These are the cornerstones of our culture and the key to our ability to work successfully as a team.
FLEXIBILITY & DIVERSITY OF TALENTS
We show flexibility in the tasks that we are asked to perform and have a diverse array of talents that we can utilize in order to accomplish them.
CHEERFUL & ENERGETIC
We have the enthusiasm, energy, tenacity and competitive spirit to be the best. We come to work with a smile on our face and keep our personal issues at home.
HONESTY & INTEGRITY
We operate with the highest standards of honesty, integrity and responsibility- as individuals and as a corporation- to be a role model through our business practices, community involvement and environmental stewardship. We are truthful and forthright in our fundraising communications, respect the privacy of our donors, and expend funds in a manner consistent with donor intent. Our organization appropriately acknowledges and recognizes donors for contributions received, and all solicitation materials, accurately represent the organization's mission, objectives, and activities, as do related financial, organizational and program reports.
ACCOUNTABLE TEAM PLAYER
We make a commitment to stay focused on work and maintain confidentiality. We contribute fully to the activities of the team and step up when others are in need. We share information and resources with others. When problems arise we work to find solutions. When problems occur we speak the truth.

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Creating inclusive opportunities and discovering abilities of individuals with disabilities. We offer a range of programs and opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. WHAT IS THE VILLAGE? The Village strives to create the support and services needed to affect positive change in the lives of individuals with developmental

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SEARCH INC is an organization that helps people with disabilities with adult learning services, community life, and supported living services. SEARCH allows for individuals to receive the support they need and want and can provide housing for people with disabilities in the individual's family home, small group homes from 1-8 individuals, to semi-independent settings. Any individual with a disability is eligible to receive services from SEARCH as long as they are motivated to continue to develop their independent living skills. People with disabilities will be assessed and complete questionnaires to determine the best option for the individual. Working in a high school, it would be beneficial to have my students start thinking about short and long term living arrangements. My students indicate living preferences during transition assessments, however having the connection with this organization can allow my students to know that are available to them, and the skills that are required to live in certain settings. SEARCH wants to ensure their is a successful balance of customized supports and opportunities for independence. This organization also encourages community integration and ensures that individuals are connected to the world around them. Finally they also offer supports for people who are not living in their "homes", but need supports while living in their home.

housing/residential/independent living services

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Supported Living Services consist of a broad range of supports. Individuals decide the services and supports they will receive in the setting and community of their choice. Services take place in a variety of residential settings - from the family home to small, group living arrangements of 1 - 8 individuals, to semi-independent settings.

Individuals also receive comprehensive healthcare and behavioral services as part of their package of personalized services and supports. All Supported Living programs offer a variety of community integration activities every week, so individuals always have opportunities to explore the world outside their door.

Search for Adventure, our unique travel program, offers vacation experiences to destinations near and far. Getaways have included hiking the historic Appalachian Trail, experiencing the majesty of the Grand Canyon and riding the range at the Powderhorn Dude Ranch in Colorado. View to find out more about Search for Adventure!

Shared Living Arrangement
Search Shared Living Arrangements, or Host Family arrangements, match persons seeking services to host families in the community who provide support and personalized care. Individuals in the program acquire skills, access services and participate in community activities with the support of the host family, their own family and other professionals. Services and supports are based on the unique needs and preferences of each individual. As many as two individuals may reside with any single host family. Shared Living Arrangements offer an individual the opportunity to grow and develop to his or her greatest potential.

Community Integrated Living Arrangement
Search Community Integrated Living Arrangements strike a balance between customized supports and opportunities for independence. Services and supports are tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of each individual. Individuals in this program experience all of the fun and responsibility of community living, in a small group home setting of between 1 - 8 persons. All of the homes are beautiful, well-maintained and located in safe, friendly neighborhoods. Individuals enjoy ample opportunities for personal growth with professional in-home support. Comprehensive healthcare and behavioral health services, as well as community integration activities are offered within this program.

Independent Living Program
The Search Independent Living Program is intended for individuals who live in their own home in the community and are seeking intermittent, in-home supports. Training, supervisions, personal support and case management services are provided to individuals in their own home. Individuals in the Independent Living Program decide how their service hours are used, and they evaluate the supports that they receive to live the lives they choose. Services are based on the principles of self-determination, intended to increase self-sufficiency and independent living skills. Individuals work with professional staff of their own choosing to develop and maintain personal relationships, as well as access services and resources in the community.

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Supported Living Services consist of a broad range of supports. Individuals decide the services and supports they will receive in the setting and community of their choice. Services take place in a variety of residential settings - from the family home to small, group living arrangements of 1 - 8 individuals, to semi-independent settings.

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Aspire’s Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Career Academy allows individuals with disabilities to discover and pursue careers based on their interests and strengths. Anyone with a disability and a passion to have a career is eligible to have a career assessment completed by the Aspire team and receive employment services. Aspire focuses on developing specific skills that are needed for jobs that they are interested in. They provide training and coaching that allows individual to be both successful and challenges to allow growth.Aspire provides services from the beginning stages of how to get a job through maintaining the job. They also provide services from transportation training to stress management. They also strive on matching individuals with an employee/work place that will allow both parties to benefit from the relationship. "For the employee, we identify their interests, specific capacities and work environment needs. For employers, we identify skill requirements and what is valued most in an employee. Finding a match, or creating a match, is a collaborative effort between Aspire Partners and Aspire Careers."
Aspire allows people with disabilities to received hands on training in a stimulated workplace as well as community workplaces. Individuals get places in jobs that empower them, give them satisfaction, and a higher quality of life.

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Job Training for People With Disabilities | Aspire Chicago

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The Aspire Career Academy provides an outstanding opportunity for adults with disabilities to discover and pursue their dream of a rewarding job. Learn more.

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This company has been working with California's department of rehabilitation for over 25 years to help people with disabilities of any kind to gain employment. They use skill assessment, skill development, employment preparation support, job development placement and support, benefits assistance, and job coaching to ensure each person has access to equal opportunities and employment of their same aged, nondisabled peers. "CAMINAR VALUES DIVERSITY!  WHATEVER YOUR ETHNICITY, RELIGION, COUNTRY OF ORIGIN, LANGUAGE, ABILITIES, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY... YOU ARE WELCOME HERE."

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Caminar Jobs Plus is a leading provider of vocational rehabilitation for those motivated to succeed in the competitive labor market. Learn more.

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CID of San Mateo County provides services to people with disabilities who are trying to become more independent and successful at the post-secondary level. CID helps people to find employment and ensure that they have the required independent living skills to access as much independence in their daily lives, particularly with supervised housing communities. Additionally, they provide access to assistive technology and mental health resources. CID stands for "Center for Independent Living". The most interesting thing I noticed was that this organization will work with people prior to adulthood in order for the person to get the most out of their program at the post-secondary level.

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The Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities

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CID's Independent Living Skills Program assists people with disabilities to identify resources, strategies, and equipment for achieving maximum independence. Individuals are assisted in identifying...

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Champions Place is a new development in metro Atlanta developed specifically for young adults with physical disabilities, some who will need support and others who can live independently. Champions Place is being developed by the Champions Community Foundation, Inc., which is a 501 C3 nonprofit organization. This shared living, fully wheelchair accessible community will provide a cost effective independent living opportunity for 16 individuals, with the plan to expand in the future. Residents must be a minimum age of 21 years, participate in fund-raising with their families and use the Medicaid Waiver to pay for services. Champions Place began accepting applications in August of 2018. Champions Place allows for an interactive environment, with the opportunity to work and volunteer in the local community while also participating in social and recreation activities, including wheelchair athletics. "Community involvement is essential to our mission and we look forward to creating lasting connections, providing these individuals the opportunity to serve and be served within their local community." Champions Place utilizes the Medicaid Waiver through Shared Community Support Service. Roommates who qualify have the opportunity share the cost of personal staff. Cost sharing, combined with reasonable rent, provides a cost-effective to living at home while allowing these young adults to be independent.

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For young adults with physical disabilities, there are few, if any, shared living communities that provide the opportunity to live independently. There is a recognized need, both locally and nationally, for a unique, cost effective independent living alternative that would enable these special individuals to lead productive lives in their community.

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Ken's Krew provides opportunity for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to access jobs and training for sustained employment.  Ken's Krew was created by Ken Langone, who funded Arthur Blank and Bernie Marcus when they began Home Depot. The goal of Ken's Krew is for individuals with disabilities to gain independence, confidence and become productive members of society through meaningful employment. In order to be eligible for Ken's Krew, one must be at least 18 years of age, have a documented intellectual or developmental disability, have a desire to work, have family support, submit to testing as required, and be responsible for transportation. Additionally applicants must meet specific employability, physical, and social/behavioral standards. An applicant's eligibility is based on educator and/or transition coordinator evaluations, student interview and observation, parent/guardian meeting, and onsite employment assessment. Ken's Krew provides more support than many agencies. They provide one-on-one skills assessment, job matching, vocational training and continuous support to allow individuals to work at their highest level in jobs at Home Depot and CVS. Ken's Krew job coaches provide intense training for candidates for approximately 6-8 weeks. When individuals are ready, job coaches begin phasing away from participant, but are available for retraining and support for as long as a Ken’s Krew corporate partners employ the participant. Ken's Krew is a separate entity, and not a VR vendor. Applicants can directly apply to the program. Ken's Krew is currently in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Georgia, and Florida.

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Championing Ability...Enabling Success One of the challenges for individuals with special needs is finding and retaining meaningful jobs in the mainstream work world. We know from experience that, with opportunity and support, individuals with developmental disabilities are able to work hard, learn, achieve and deeply enrich workplace culture.

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The goal of Tommy Nobis Center is to provide meaningful work for all individuals with disabilities who want to work. By creating a system built on understand and support, we change lives daily through employment and vocational services. Their employment services are individualized for each participate based on a person’s interest, abilities, needs and vocational goals. Services may include vocational evaluation to identify strengths and needs, followed by classes in personal budgeting, communication skills, safety and arranging transportation to work. Tommy Nobis Center is dedicated to empowering individuals with tools they need to obtain meaningful employment. The real-work programs helps an individual develop the necessary physical capacities, proper work habits and skills, and social interpersonal skills to find and keep a job. The service is provided at Tommy Nobis Center or at a community based company such as WellStar warehouse, Kroger, Owens & Minor.

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"The transition back into civilian life is not always an easy one to make. Shortly after returning home, former US Marine Tracy Jackson encountered obstacles that would make everyday life incredibly difficult including seizures and memory loss. It wasn't until the Department of Veterans' Affairs referred her to Tommy Nobis Center that she began to regain some stability. Now, Tracy works in the mailroom of the Environmental Protection Agency, a job she has held for the last 12 years."

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Job Training for People with Disabilities - Tommy Nobis Center

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"The transition back into civilian life is not always an easy one to make. Shortly after returning home, former US Marine Tracy Jackson encountered obstacles that would make everyday life incredibly difficult including seizures and memory loss. It wasn't until the Department of Veterans' Affairs referred her to Tommy Nobis Center that she began to regain some stability.

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Right in the Community has 23 group homes, providing year-round supervised residence for adults with developmental disabilities. Our homes are attractive, affordable and have ADA-approved accessibility features, such as wide halls and doorways, roll-in showers, and reduced-height countertops that enable people with physical and mental disabilities to live as barrier-free as possible. To live in one of our homes, you must have NOW/COMP Program Medicaid Waiver and have a diagnosed developmental disability. They also respite care that is a period of relief for families who have ongoing caregiving responsibilities for a child or adult with disabilities. Respite care can take place at the family home, in a respite caregiver’s home, a community respite home or a daycare program. Respite care can also be a natural outgrowth of caring and sharing between friends, neighbors, church groups and others, or a part-time job through a paid respite caregiving program.

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Organization located in Philadelphia, PA that advocates for disabled individuals to ensure civil rights and equal access to all aspects of life in the community. The Centers for Independent Living (CIL) through Liberty Resources offers core services including information and referral, peer support services, skills training classes, advocacy and transitioning/youth services for elderly and young adults. Other services through Liberty Resources include outreach, housing counseling programs, support groups, consumer connection, a thrift store and wellness rising program. To be eligible for support through Liberty Resources, the individual served must have a cross-disability and live in Philadelphia.

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Liberty Resources, Inc. is the Center for Independent Living for the Philadelphia area, which advocates for and works with Persons with Disabilities to ensure their civil rights and equal access to all aspects of life in our community.

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Organization located in southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware that helps young adults explore employment opportunities, identify their strengths and choose a career direction. After joining Employment Plus, the individual identified with having a disability (ties) works with staff to find an internship that best suits him/her. Once the internship is completed, the agency (Employment Plus through Horizon House) will help the individual find a satisfying job. Employment Plus will partner with the individual to find and keep a job, identify and build on the individual's strengths as well as help the individual explore interests and career options. To be eligible to join, the individual must have a diagnosed disability, have a strong desire to obtain employment and pursue career goals, have a high school diploma or GED and be 18-25 years old.

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Horizon House provides employment and education services to adults diagnosed with behavioral health issues, intellectual disabilities, and significant learning disabilities. Services are focused on training, education, and career development needed to work in the community. Our goal is to provide quality services that combine best practices with a supportive, collaborative approach to assist individuals with multiple challenges to thrive in their community of choice.

Employment Services

Working with Employers

We encourage individuals to conduct job searches independently using our extensive resource room. At the same time, we actively identify and cultivate potential employers whom we feel can provide the right opportunities that match what our job seekers are looking for. We offer employers two benefits: one, a qualified applicant whose challenges are known to us and for which they receive appropriate supports; and two, we are available to work with both employer and employee to problem-solve issues that occur on the job site. Supports are somewhat dependent on the individual's decision to disclose their disability status to their employer. As a general rule, we are available to both employer and employee, and provide these supports on a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the job.

Training

Training is the first step toward helping prepare individuals with challenges obtain the skills and knowledge essential for success at work. Currently, training is located at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Philadelphia. The EPA completes an assessment for everyone in the training program to assess general worker skills and the potential for learning. Upon successful completion of the training program, with our assistance, individuals will obtain competitive employment in the community.

Location: PA: Philadelphia County

Additional Information: Call Employment Services, phone: 215-386-3838, ext. 12253

Supported Employment Services

Supported Employment Services are designed to assist adults with mental health issues, and/ or intellectual disabilities in selecting a career path and in obtaining and keeping a job in competitive employment. Each person works individually with an Employment Specialist who assists with their job search, resume preparation, successful job interview completion, and problem-solving around issues that may occur at the job site. Once the individual is employed, we work along with both the individual and the employer to assist in retaining the job.

Location: PA: Philadelphia County

Additional Information: Call Employment Services, phone: 215-386-3838, ext. 12253

Young Adult Employment Services

Employment Plus provides young adults (18-25) who have multiple challenges with comprehensive services that lead to employment. We use a combination of individual and group activities targeted at helping individuals become responsible adults living and working in the community. The program includes an evaluation of skills and educational attainment, a 3-month unpaid job experience, and individual assistance in obtaining and retaining a job.

Location: PA: Philadelphia County

Additional Information: Call Employment Services, phone: 215-386-3838, ext. 12253

Education Services

Supported Education

Our Education Plus program for adults with mental health challenges and significant learning disabilities provides the necessary supports for students to earn a post-secondary education certificate or degree. We support their efforts to attend school, to graduate and obtain employment. The program is mobile, serving all schools in the Philadelphia region. Meetings with students occur where it is most convenient, typically on their college campus.

Our educational specialists meet individually with each student to discuss issues including course selection, financial aid applications, living accommodations, time management, and coping with the stresses of college life while managing a disability. Individuals may also qualify for support from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Location: PA: West Regional Center of Community College of Philadelphia

Additional Information: Call Education Plus, phone: 215-471-4016/4015

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Horizon House provides employment and education services to adults diagnosed with behavioral health issues, intellectual disabilities, and significant learning disabilities. Services are focused on training, education, and career development needed to work in the community. Our goal is to provide quality services that combine best practices with a supportive, collaborative approach to assist individuals with multiple challenges to thrive in their community of choice.

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Sunflower Bakery is a non-profit organization that prepares young adults with learning differences for employment in baking, pastry, and food related industries. The program supports adults 18 years or older with a designated support person (e.g., teacher, family member, service provider) the opportunity to receive a paid internship through their Pastry Arts Training. Individuals receive 240 hours of formal pastry instruction, comprehensive employment development, 160 hours of on-the-job training, and 160 hours in a paid internship in the production kitchen. Interns also complete a rotation in the sister cafe, Cafe Sunflower, where they learn customer service skills, sales, and retail operations. The tuition is $5,850 plus an application and assessment fee. Individuals receiving funding from Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) may be approved to receive training here.

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Sunflower Bakery - Caring is Our Main Ingredient

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Sunflower Bakery prepares young adults with learning differences for employment in pastry, baking & other food industries. We sell dairy kosher baked goods.

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Ability Counts advocates and promotes a partnership with people with developmental disabilities for the purpose of them to gain access to quality vocational skills, vocational choices, appropriate competitive employment, and social integration. They have "Work Activity Programs" which is a euphemism for sheltered workshops. They also have "Supported Work Opportunities" which work very similar to my in-school program with the students going out in small group enclaves. They also have individual placement services.

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By contracting through Ability Counts, our partner companies save on worker's compensation,liability and unemployment insurance, social security tax and health benefits. The contracted cost of labor is based on prevailing wage and productivity. The goal is to meet the partner company's labor needs while also providing meaningful employment opportunities for adults with intellectual challenges.

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Ability Counts | Partners For The Greater Good

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Ability Counts, Inc. is a nonprofit agency that provides vocational training and employment opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. ACI partners with companies all over the Inland Empire area in Southern California to bring together labor needs with quality workers.

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As a California Not-for-Profit charitable foundation, CHF is dedicated solely to providing assistance to the developmentally disabled population served by the California Regional Centers. CHF achieves their goals by providing quality services and supporting programs designed to encourage and enable developmentally disabled persons to achieve their highest possible level of personal independence, choice, and productivity. CHF has developed more than 45 single-family homes that now serve as residences for persons with developmental disabilities.

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California Housing Foundation (CHF), formed in 1998, is a not-for-profit support organization for the California Regional Centers.The foundation was the idea of former IRC Executive Directors Verlin Wooley and Mary Lynn Clark.Since 1998, CHF has developed more than 45 single-family homes that now serve as residences for persons with developmental disabilities.Two of the founding Trustees still serve faithfully on the Board of CHF, Drew Gagner and Don Nydam.

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Yeager_Alyssa_ Jewish Foundation for Group Homes

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Yeager_Alyssa_ Jewish Foundation for Group Homes

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The Jewish Foundation for Group Homes (JFGH) provides several services for adults with disabilities in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area (Rockville, MD and Fairfax,VA). The residential programs offer 3 differing levels of support to adults 18 years or older with intellectual disabilities, mobility impairments, deafness/hearing impairments, visual impairments, learning disabilities, chronic mental illness, and communication disorders. *Group Homes – serving over 112 residents in 29 homes
*Community supported living arrangement program - provides up to 82 hours of staffing support to residents in their own homes
*Apartment program - designed for individuals living on their own but benefit from drop-in services
In addition to the residential services, FJGH offers social programs. The programs are based on the person's level of independence. These programs are designed to work on socialization with a group of peers through community experiences and get togethers.

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JFGH offers multiple service models promoting independence, choice, community inclusion and dignity.

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A Resource Center for Independent Living (ARCIL) is a private, non-profit community based corporation that is consumer driven. They serve several Central Texas counties to support people with disabilities and their families to support them with advocacy, housing, independent living skills, attendant assistance, peer support, and several other programs and services.

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ARCIL, Inc. of Austin, Texas provides independent living services to persons with disabilities, their families, and communities throughout Travis and surrounding counties. ARCIL also provides services throughout Hays, Caldwell, Comal and Blanco counties at ARCIL San Marcos (San Marcos, Texas), and Williamson, Bell, Burnet, and Milam counties at ARCIL Round Rock (Round Rock, Texas).

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Comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services for people with disabilities to help them achieve independence in their career and lives. Services include: person centered planning, supported employment, interview preparation as well as a host of other services. They also offer Pre-ETS programs over the summer for students with disabilities who are in high school. This program works in partnership with Texas Workforce Commission to secure funding if needed.

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Based in Cedar Park, Texas, we are a full-service vocational rehabilitation firm that utilizes age-appropriate, peer-reviewed methodology to evaluate, plan, and facilitate the most meaningfully independent life possible for a person with a disability. We provide comprehensive vocational services including testing, training, and counseling. We also offer a wraparound college support program that is designed for students with disabilities/neurodiversity as they attend the post-secondary institution of their choice. These services can be paid for via VR funding or private payment. Out of our Houston office, we provide supported living and community activities through our HCS and privately funded independent living program.

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Based in Cedar Park, Texas, we are a full-service vocational rehabilitation firm that utilizes age-appropriate, peer-reviewed methodology to evaluate, plan, and facilitate the most meaningfully independent life possible for a person with a disability. We provide comprehensive vocational services including testing, training, and counseling.

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Supporting individuals with development, physical, and mental health disabilities, Emerge is focused on providing opportunities to grow and develop individual paths to living and working in the community. What separates Emerge from other facilities is their welcoming heart, as many of the individuals receiving services have been rejected by other agencies. Services available through Emerge include contractual work at Emerge work enclaves in industry, mobile work crews, supported placements in private and public companies, and competitive ob placement in private and public companies. Emerge is proud to provide services to adults with many different disabilities, often times admitting those who are turned away from most other facilities.

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eMerge is a Maryland-based organization supporting individuals with developmental, physical and mental health disabilities. Today we serve more than 450 people, many of them rejected by other agencies. We don't give up on individuals entrusted to the eMerge family--no matter how severe their disabilities--and encourage them in choosing personally enriching paths to living and working in their communities. Our dedicated team, reinforced by an expanding circle of families, volunteers, and local businesses, is key to our consistent success.

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Emerge | Choices for people with disabilities

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eMerge is a Maryland-based organization supporting individuals with developmental, physical and mental health disabilities. Today we serve more than 450 people, many of them rejected by other agencies. We don't give up on individuals entrusted to the eMerge family--no matter how severe their disabilities--and encourage them in choosing personally enriching paths to living and working in their communities.

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Athelas Institute was founded to provide a multitude of services to individuals with disabilities. Included in the opportunities and services for individuals are educational, residential, employment, and more. Specific examples of services provided include employment training (i.e. supported employment), transportation training, school to work transitions, and continuing education. The services and opportunities the Athelas Institute provides are available to adults from Howard County and the surrounding area.

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Athelas Institute, Inc., utilizing a well-trained and dedicated staff, provides a wide variety of quality educational, rehabilitative, residential, employment and individual support options, programs and services for adult individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

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This program has counselors available to guide individuals with disabilities and their families through "the obstacles faced when going to work including concern about losing healthcare coverage and other benefits." They are there to assist families by offering decision-making tools, provide encouragement and resources, and answer questions throughout the process of career pursuit and determining how benefits will be impacted by working. The eligibility requirements for this program are listed as follows: "Between the ages of 14 and retirement;
Working, have a job offer or actively pursuing employment; and
An individual who is already receiving Social Security disability benefits."

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Benefits to Work | Tennessee Disability Coalition

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We will help you understand exactly how your benefits will be impacted by working. Benefits including Social Security,TennCare/Medicare, Foodstamps, Families First,Subsidized Housing,Veterans benefits, and others? The Benefits to Work Program is the one place you can come to find answers to many of your questions and direction to other resources that can help as well.

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East Tennessee Technology Access Center (ETTAC) is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1988 to help the East Tennessee community by educating people with disabilities and their families about assistive technology and how to access needed technology. According to the ETTAC website, they strive to provide "easy access to conventional and assistive technologies, related services, and information resources which enable people with disabilities to achieve success, independence, and productivity according to their individual needs, goals, and interests." The only eligibility requirement is for the person seeking services to have an identified disability and that the individual live in the regional counties being served.

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Employment Agency, Summer camp, educational support, and supported living. Horizons is an amazing organization located about 10 miles from UCONN. Their mission is to create and sustain person-centered opportunities for people with special needs where they live, learn, work, and play.

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Horizons is the place families trust for special needs assistance in Windham, CT. Check out our website for more information.

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The Light House is a fantastic non profit organization located in East Lyme, CT. It has 3 Campuses: Learning Campus, Community Campus and Life Campus. It offers a continuum of services from education to independent living with the goal of lifelong independence.

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The Light House | Disability Supports and Service | East Lyme

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The Light House | Disability Supports and Service | East Lyme

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Lighthouse Voc-Ed Center Inc. special education and support services for individuals with intellectual, physical and developmental disabilities.

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Aspire is an organization based in the greater Chicago metropolitan area that provides a multitude of services for youth and adults with disabilities.  These numerous supports include an emphasis on independent living and residential services.  Aspire provides support in these areas through life skills enrichment, independent living instruction and residential community homes.  All of these supports are designed to increase independence, quality of life and work towards long-term living arrangements for individuals with disabilities.  Serving a wide population, the only eligibility listed for applicants is that they have a documented developmental disability.

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With our bold and enterprising initiatives, Aspire is helping make our communities better by redefining what is possible for people with disabilities.

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Ability Links is an organization in Glen Ellyn, IL that works to help individuals with disabilities find and gain employment. Ability Links is a website that maintains an online database of employers, job openings, programs and other services for individuals with disabilities. Job seekers are able to navigate the database which is maintained with opportunities from a network of employers that place an emphasis on disability inclusion.  Ability Links also hosts virtual job fairs and maintains an online bank of educational resources.  Job seekers must be at least eighteen years of age and have a diagnosed disability.

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AbilityLinks | A Website for Job Seekers with Disabilities and Inclusive Employers

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The leading web-based community for job seekers with disabilities and inclusive employers

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"The Whole Person provides services to people with disabilities and their families to help them identify and implement resources appropriate to their situation". The Whole Person focuses on individual advocacy and people independently making decisions regarding their life with counseling from the Whole Person. They provide many workshops open to the public on topics in Independent Living. The Whole Person is Kansas City's Center for Independent Living and focuses on peer support, information and referral, individual and systems advocacy, independent living skills training, and transitions. All services are free, but an open case with and referral from Vocational Rehabilitation is needed to access individualized services and programming.

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https://www.cuinc.org/staffing-services/job-seekers/   Challenge Unlimited is a large organization started in 1959 in Alton, IL.  They have increased their services to people with disabilities into Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, and South Carolina.  They provide job obtainment, job training, job shadowing, and job placement to people with disabilities.  They partner with private companies and state and federal agencies, with a focus on production and staffing services and facility management. They strive for employment and retention for all clients.  The website description sums up Challenge Unlimited as a Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accredited Community Rehabilitation Program (CRP) provider, Challenge Unlimited fulfills its mission through adult and youth programs, work skills training centers, employment services, and community-integrated living options. Promoting people to achieve their highest level of independence through opportunities (2016, retrieved from https://www.cuinc.org/about-us/who-we-are/).  They work diligently to locate the correct housing for the clients.  Many are moving from institutional settings to alternative housing in communities.  They received the St. Louis Business Journal Diverse Business Leader Awards Class of 2018!

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The Full Employment Council provides services for training, job skills, counseling, and job placement. Adult Services are available for those residing in the Kansas City area with a certain income. Youth Services are for students aged 16-24 who reside in Kansas City and meet income guidelines. Youth Services offers internships, training programs, and tuition services. You do not have to be a person with a disability to access these services.

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Holy Angels is a beautiful facility in south Shreveport. They are known to have a one of the largest and most respected on-site assisted living facilities in the area. Catering to adults with a wide variety of disabilities, they have one large group-home setting with several dozen smaller, more independent style living quarters around the parameter of the property. While they do offer assisted employment services, Holy Angels is most known for their supported living services and facilities. They are able to provide adults with significant disabilities a safe, friendly and open place to live

https://www.laholyangels.org/

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Chad E. Patterson- Evergreen Life Services

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Chad E. Patterson- Evergreen Life Services

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Where Holy Angels provides assisted living for those with cognitive and physical disabilities, Evergreen Life Services has had a tremendous impact on the surrounding community by providing assisted employment opportunities for the same population. Evergreen has a large footprint in this region with several locations throughout Northwest Louisiana. While they do have assisted and independent living programs, Evergreen has had the most success providing supports and employment opportunities along with vocational and transitional services tailored to adults with disabilities. They have also done a great job at raising community awareness and support in regards to the needs of our disabled neighbors in this area. Each year, their presence in our community gets larger and the volume of individuals they are able to serve grows as a result.

https://evergreenls.org/

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Navigate Life Texas focuses on the resources for kids with special needs and disabilities. On their website they provide information, videos, guides and options in exploring the many choices for your child/ student to live post secondary. On this collaborative website, there are guides in engaging in the conversation and resources available to assist in the next step of independent living.

https://www.navigatelifetexas.org/en/transition-to-adulthood/housing-choices-for-young-adults-with-disabilities

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Caverly_ Barb_Bridges Community Support Services

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Caverly_ Barb_Bridges Community Support Services

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This organization opened in 1984 as counseling support for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, and traumatic brain injury.  It quickly grew in scope and became the first group in Missouri to offer individual supportive living services.  They provide (if necessary) 24 hour support in an apartment or house; counseling and behavior therapy; part time community support, and an extensive training program for CNA's and managers working for the program.  The community support provides the client the opportunity to develop more independent living skills, become involved in the community, and increase self-determination.  The support categories are health, finances, housing, maintenance, transportation, recreation, etc. They serve St. Louis and have 70 other communities who utilize their service. They also provide an arts programs for all ages and abilities.

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DisABILITYsa is a website who collaboratively works with various information, resources, ideas and support to the community of San Antonio and surrounding areas.  Not only does it share information but provides a list of business and job opportunities. They also hold various events throughout the year such as Fiesta Especial, Accessibility Fest, Service and Leadership. A unique and engaging event is Conversation 360 which not only engages the community and the individuals with disabilities but provides a platform to interact and create dialogue on any issues that create barriers of inclusion.
https://www.disabilitysa.org/

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DisABILITYsa provides programs, resources, and volunteer opportunities to improve the lives of people with disabilities in San Antonio, Texas.

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Alternative Work Concepts is an organization in the Eugene community that provides employment supports to individuals with more significant disabilities through the development of customized employment opportunities. They support individuals in finding competitive Integrated Employment in their communities. The website is dated but provides more detailed information regarding services: http://www.alternativeworkconcepts.org/ . To be eligible for services AWC must receive a referral through Vocational Rehabilitation. Once the referral has been made AWC staff work with client to complete a discovery process to identify interest, strengths, needed supports, and ultimately a job placement.

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Pearl Buck is an organization that offers a Life Enhancing Activities Program to residents of Lane County, Oregon: http://www.pearlbuckcenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=47&Itemid=58 . This program offers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities opportunities to explore leisure interest (e.g., arts, storytelling, film, music, adaptive gardening etc. This is one of several programs offered at the Pearl Buck Center. Eligibility for services aligns with the requirements for the Developmental Disabilities Council. Many clients are referred for services or apply for services at a young age and placed with this organization.

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Project Search helps students with significant intellectual and developmental disabilities transition from school to employment. They work at various internships throughout the community and will often be offered paid employment if they successfully complete the program. To be eligible for the program students must have an intellectual or developmental disability and be in their last year of high school eligibility, but the program can be adapted for young adults who and not currently enrolled in school. This is the first year Project Search is in our community and is housed at Mercyhealth Hospital in Rockford, IL.

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Transition to Work Transition-to-Work Program The goal for each program participant is competitive employment. To reach that goal, the program provides real-life work experience combined with training in employability and independent-living skills to help young people with significant

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RAMP-CIL offers many services for people with disabilities to help them increase their participation in all parts of the community. Some of the services they offer are locate and secure affordable housing, arrange for home remodeling to ensure independent safe functioning, and provide assistive equipment and devices among many others. All people with disabilities can receive some level of support from RAMP, but there are certain stricter criteria for some specific programs that RAMP-CIL provides.

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RAMP has an intimate understanding of the needs and solutions to advance the lives of people with disabilities. We have this understanding because the majority of our staff and board of directors have a disability. RAMP is a group of determined and caring individuals prepared to arm consumers with the tools and expectations necessary for them to guide their life now and in the future.