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United Way
Designation #5530
Adult Living Services
The Adult Day Services Division offers a variety of employment
opportunities as well as a number of unique
and diversified day programs for
people with developmental disabilities. All program participants are
assigned
a caseworker who oversees the provision of services as outlined in the
consumer's individual support plan,
and who functions as a liaison among the
agency, families and community based organizations.
Vocational Programs:
The Homestead Group offers a variety of facility
based as well as community based vocational opportunities,
designed to
assess individual interests and skills, to develop basic work skills, to
provide specific vocational
training in selected occupational areas, e.g.,
food services, and to assist people in attaining supported or
competitive
employment. Desired outcomes include increased earned income, social integration,
and
personal independence.
Programs offered include:
- Facility based (sheltered) employment
- Community based employment
- Vocational Training
- Vocational Evaluation
- Pre-placement Assessment
- On-Site Evaluation Services
Supportive Services
The Homestead Group offers an extensive array
of support services, available to all program
participants, based upon
individual needs. Services are provided by, or under the direction of,
certified or licensed professionals, and are designed to enhance functional
independence.
Services include:
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychology
- Counseling
- Music Therapy
- Dance
Adult Basic Education
For persons over the age of twenty-one years who wish to continue their formal education in academic areas, The Homestead Group provides classes in adult basic education. This program provides instruction in functional academics and literacy skills. The program is available to a limited number of individuals, referred through their case manager.
Self-Advocacy
The Homestead Group sponsors self-advocacy groups, the purpose of which is to promote self-direction and empowerment. Monthly meetings are held under the direction of group officers and advisors.
Located at One Social Street, Woonsocket, RI, this program provides a vast array of social and recreational opportunities for people with and without disabilities. Phone the Homestead Social Center at 401-775-1420, ext. 199