Horace Mann Educational Associates

Residential supportshmea provides a variety of residential options which enable a person to live in and become part of their community. Individuals may choose with whom and where they would like to live. The focus is on individually designed services and support that provide balance between a social life, skill acquisition and physical health. Residential options include: - shared living- supported living- roommate matching- 24/7 group home support

Children's servicesthe children's services division insures that children with developmental/intellectual disabilities are supported within their family and community by providing education, consultation and information that meets the unique needs of each child and family. The program also provides support through early intervention for children with autism; in-school or in-home supports for children with autism or pdd and parent training. The darnell school provides intensive Educational services to children ages 9-22 years with an autism spectrum disorder, developmental disability and/or behavioral challenges.

Day supportshmea provides a variety of employment and day habilitation programs to individuals over the age of 22 with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The goal of these programs is to provide productive and inclusive opportunities that match each individual's needs and abilities. Employment programs offer individualized services and support that recognize vocational interests, social development and learning styles. Services include assessment, job identification, job coaching, transitional services for school to work programs and evaluation. Day habilitation programs serve those individuals who do not have a desire to work or have more intensive medical needs that prohibit employment. These programs focus on providing community-based volunteer opportunities; as well as social and recreational activities.

Other program services that hmea provides include family support services and techaccess- assistive technology services. Family support services provides families caring for their loved ones with disabilities, choices that allow them to remain in the comfort of their home and familiar neighborhood. This program encourages the use of local community resources to meet the needs of a child with a disability and the needs of their family members. Techaccess assistive technology services promotes and supports effective access to and application of technologies, which assist individuals with disabilities to attain maximum independence, integration and productivity in all aspects of life.