Program areas at IAHD
Residential services- see schedule oresidential services: iahd provides residential services to individuals who have significant developmental disabilities. Using person centered planning techniques, individuals participate in The development of a life plan to identify The outcomes each person wishes to attain. Staff encourage people to participate in The daily routines and activities of home and personal life, as well as to increase their capacities for decision making and their prospects for socialization, recreation, and leisure. The residences offer supports for people, while at The same time providing experiences to foster independence and true community inclusion and participation. This option is provided for individuals require less support who have The basic skills and wish to live independently but require some additional supports to be successful. Supports are tailored to meet each person's needs. Staff provide oversight to ensure basic health and safety and to assist people to build competencies in apartment managing, budgeting, meal planning, social interactions and problem solving. These homes provide individuals with high needs with intense level of supports from clinicians and direct support professionals (dsp). Staff assist individuals to learn basic life skills, including communication, personal care, socialization, health, and wellness activities and how to become a part of community life.
Other services- see schedule orespite : iahd provides site based respite service for individuals and their family as support to The family and friends to take time for themselves while The individuals receive professional and supervised support. Art gallery : The value of art as a therapeutic medium and as a means of communication is central to iahd's program. Through The art process and The creation of varied works, individuals have opportunities to increase awareness of themselves and others, develop coping strategies for stress, enhance cognitive abilities and organization skills, partake in sensory and motor experiences and find enjoyment in The process of creating art and The identification of themselves as artists.
Day habilitation services- see schedule oday services: iahd provides day habilitation services to individuals with significant challenges in all areas of function, including cognition, communication, behavior, and adaptive living skills. Iahd's day habilitation programs serve a large geographical area in The bronx and westchester. Trained professionals work with families, staff and friends to develop individual service plans for The individuals in The program, to determine what outcomes they want to achieve during their day habilitation program, and to establish The activities that will best assist them to achieve these outcomes. Individuals are given choices as to The activities they prefer to participate in, such as art, music, fitness and computer usage, and while they participate in these activities, they receive training in many skill areas. Involvement in community life is an essential part of The day habilitation program, and individuals receive training in how to participate in community activities in an appropriate manner.