Program areas at Primrose Center
Adult day training services are provided to approximately 230 adults with developmental disabilities on a daily basis. These services stress training in activities of daily living, self advocacy, adaptive and social skills and are age and culturally appropriate. The service expectation is to achieve the outcome (goals) defined by each program participant. The training, activities, and routines established are meaningful to the participants and provide an appropriate level of variation and interest. Training is provided in accordance with a formal implementation plan, developed under the direction of the participant, reflecting their personal goals.
Supported employment services provide training and assistance through a variety of activities to support people with developmental disabilities in obtaining and sustaining employment. Services provided assist with the acquisition, retention, and/or improvement of skills related to accessing and maintaining such employment. The participant is assisted in securing employment according to their desired outcomes, including the type of work environment, activities, hours of work, level of pay and supports needed. Training focuses on both the participant's needs as well as providing consultation to the employer to enhance supports conducive to the workplace.
Residential habilitation services are provided to approximately 54 adults with developmental disabilities in 6 homes. Residential habilitation provides specific training activities that assist persons with developmental disabilities to acquire, maintain or improve skills related to activities of daily living. The service focuses on personal hygiene skills such as bathing and oral hygiene; homemaking skills such as food preparation, vacuuming and laundry, and social and adaptive skills that enable the person to reside in the community. Training is provided in accordance with a formal implementation plan, developed with direction from the participant that reflects their personal goal(s).
Supported living coaching services provide training and assistance in a variety of activities which support adults with developmental disabilities who live in their own homes or apartments. These services include assistance with locating appropriate housing, the acquisition, retention or improvement of skills related to activites of daily living such as personal hygiene and grooming, household chores, meal preparation, shopping, personal finances and social/ adaptive skills necessary for the person to live on their own.