Day Services American Training

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Narrative

For adults with ID and multiple disabilities or intensive needs. Refining basic skills, ADL skills, communication, intensive vocational training, with adaptations to environment to compensate for disabilities. Behavioral adjustment & training. Fees paid by Massachusetts & New Hampshire contracts. Supported Employment: Small groups of individuals work at a variety of "on-site" locations within local communities. Individual employment for individuals who do not require 1:1 support for success. Instruction is provided by a supervisor who works alongside consumers. Art Brady is Executive Director. Work Choice / Community Based: Supported employment for individuals with a variety of challenges including ID. Vocational skill development, work behavior, functional academics, social skills & community utilization. Helps individual deal with stress, fear & anxiety. Uses complex system of positive incentives to encourage socially acceptable responses to stress of everday life. Vocational Training: Full day vocational schedule where clients receive supervision & training in vocational skill development in a variety of sub-contract jobs. Work on increasing production rate to competitive norms and work on educational & social skills necessary to move to a less restrictive setting. Work Choice: Work Choice supports people in attaining and sustaining personal and professional growth. Supports are flexible and creative based upon an individual's determination and choice within the community.

Hours of operation M-Fri 8-4:30pm

Service Types

• Skills Training

Program Type

• Communication
• Jobs
• Personal Care
• Vocational

Ages Served

• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Languages Spoken

• American Sign Language
• Spanish

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Restrooms
• Medical Needs
• Near Public Transportation
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Accredited By: CARF
• Licensed By: DDS