Customial maintenance training programs
Functional academics classes
Reception skills training
Computer training -- "I Wanna Work" program
Our Programs
People with developmental disabilities want to be fully participating members in their communities. They want to work, live, and love; they would also like opportunities for creative expression and avenues through which they can challenge themselves. Adults with developmental disabilities learn most effectively by "over-learning," and repetitive instruction is often necessary throughout their lives to help them maintain long-term employment and independence. We have found that with support and guidance, they are able to live and work independently and lead happy lives. Over 30 of our members have maintained their employment -- several for over 20 years, by utilizing our ongoing support programs.
Independent Living Skills programs operate seven days per week, 50 weeks per year and have many components. Our members participate in several components at any given time. We have structured the program to help our members attain and maintain the delicate balance of emotional, mental and physical wellbeing, while helping them deal with the mechanics of life. We continuously assess each member to ensure they are, at minimum, maintaining their current level of independence. We provide an open forum where they can express what they feel they need to help them increase their capacity for employment and level of independence.
L.A. GOAL Brochure
Many of our members have already attained their goal of securing paid employment. So far in 2007 three more members have graduated into paid employment. In 2006 three members graduated into paid outside employment, and one member received his forklift driving license hand has been promoted as a forklift operator in our local Pavilions store. (Last year, Vons and Pavilions Store Managers went on record stating that our members were "exemplary employees".) Thirty one of our members who obtained employment in previous years retained their positions, most notably at Bear, Stearns & Co., Vons, Pavilions, Sony Pictures Studios, and Irell & Manella, LLP. Our counseling staff works closely with our members and their employers to resolve any work issues that arise to ensure continuation of employment. In addition, 32 members are currently participating in our vocational training, and 40 members are living independently.
People with developmental disabilities want to be fully participating members in their communities. They want to work, live, and love; they would also like opportunities for creative expression and avenues through which they can challenge themselves. Adults with developmental disabilities learn most effectively by "over-learning," and repetitive instruction is often necessary throughout their lives to help them maintain long-term employment and independence. We have found that with support and guidance, they are able to live and work independently and lead happy lives. Over 30 of our members have maintained their employment -- several for over 20 years, by utilizing our ongoing support programs.
Independent Living Skills programs operate seven days per week, 50 weeks per year and have many components. Our members participate in several components at any given time. We have structured the program to help our members attain and maintain the delicate balance of emotional, mental and physical wellbeing, while helping them deal with the mechanics of life. We continuously assess each member to ensure they are, at minimum, maintaining their current level of independence. We provide an open forum where they can express what they feel they need to help them increase their capacity for employment and level of independence.
L.A. GOAL Brochure
Many of our members have already attained their goal of securing paid employment. So far in 2007 three more members have graduated into paid employment. In 2006 three members graduated into paid outside employment, and one member received his forklift driving license hand has been promoted as a forklift operator in our local Pavilions store. (Last year, Vons and Pavilions Store Managers went on record stating that our members were "exemplary employees".) Thirty one of our members who obtained employment in previous years retained their positions, most notably at Bear, Stearns & Co., Vons, Pavilions, Sony Pictures Studios, and Irell & Manella, LLP. Our counseling staff works closely with our members and their employers to resolve any work issues that arise to ensure continuation of employment. In addition, 32 members are currently participating in our vocational training, and 40 members are living independently.