Operations (State/Federal/Local Service Contracts)
Operations personnel receive vocational training, or are employed, at businesses throughout the community, at
state and federal government sites, and at internal production facilities. The Operations Department provides
service labor for custodial, food service, grounds and recycling contracts at several locations in a tri-state
region. Operations workers have been recognized through the presentation of numerous regional, state, national
and worldwide awards, including the 1996 and 2004 Hennessy Award, presented to the best United States Air Force
food service facility in the world. Operations workers provide services to customers at more than 40 community
sites.
Developmental Training
The Developmental Training Program is a goal-oriented program in which practical skills are developed and
maintained providing opportunities for significant, non-work and work related roles in the community. The program is designed to develop independent functioning through the provision of training in areas of specific need.
The DT Program serves individuals with developmental, mental and physical disabilities in need of habilitation.
The program supports the following needs:
- individuals who are unable to function in a typical workshop setting, due to age or special medical / physical / emotional needs;
- individuals who can function within the sheltered environment with minimal supervisory instruction, but whose personal and social needs preclude higher level programming;
- individuals requiring closely supervised training and development in areas of vocational, self-care, academics, social competencies, communication, language, self-direction, independent living, behavior, mobility and specific needs; and
- individuals requiring a more closely monitored environment.
Residential Options
Residential Options, Inc. is a nonprofit company established in 1989 to provide housing and support services to for persons with disabilities. Currently about 140 people live in Residential Options, Inc. eight- and 16-bed
group homes. Individuals engage in all privileges and responsibilities of a typical home including cooking,
laundry, cleaning, gardening and pet care.
All housing is community-based, encouraging residents to become active members of their neighborhoods. Each
setting emphasizes a genuine home environment.
In addition to housing, Residential Options, offers a variety of other support services to persons with
disabilities including: recreation, counseling, transportation, dietary planning, on-call medical services,
speech, physical, and occupational therapies and access to many other valuable community resources.
Participation in field trips, vacations, shopping trips, indoor and outdoor activities and Special Olympics
provides residents various opportunities for recreation.
Community Vocational Rehabilitation
Employment Services - A wide range of opportunities are provided through Employment Services. Individuals with disabilities bring specific skills to be matched with employers’ needs, and the following programs help assure
the success of both.
Intake and Recruitment - accepts applications from individuals with disabilities applying for services and
recruits persons with disabilities who want employment.
Vocational Evaluation - is designed to assess the potential of an individual. On-the-job evaluation,
interpersonal observation and interviews are used to measure progress.
Supported Employment - assists individuals with disabilities in choosing, obtaining and retaining paid
employment in integrated community-based settings. Ongoing support enables workers to achieve their highest
level of independence.
Placement Services - assists individuals in job search, employer contacts, job leads and job development. Once employment is secured, Placement staff follows up with the individual and their employer if, and whenever,
necessary.
