Meeting Achievers’ Needs

Residential services are designed to enable adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enjoy the independence of having a home of their own near family and friends.  Individuals, whose disabilities limit their independence, may share a home with others who need similar support to ensure their well-being twenty-four hours a day.  Staff training is designed to ensure safety and promote independence while respecting residents’ rights in their home.

Each home is integrated into its neighborhood and household members are assisted in the assimilation with friends and neighbors in the community.  House exteriors and yards are well-maintained, allowing them to blend well into their surroundings.  Furnishings are comfortable, functional, and in good taste.  Household members are encouraged to share their preferences in home decor and to bring their personal belongings.

Meals are planned to consider what each person likes to eat, as well as the dietary limitations or restrictions of each person.  Proper nutrition is also taken quite seriously. Household members assist with grocery shopping, meal planning and preparation, and other regular household activities.

Individuals are assisted in the development of leisure time activities which reflect their personal preference or interests.  Each individual has a plan of care designed to assist them in achieving their maximum individual potential.

There are several residential services available for your loved one:

• Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA) are group home settings with eight or fewer residents
• Intermittent CILA apartments with 15 or less hours of supervision per week
• Supervised apartments
• Home-Based Services (HBS) program, which is designed to enable participants to remain in their family home or their own, while receiving services that support them to achieve their personal outcomes
• Respite accommodations
• Group respite accommodations