Easter Seals Southern Georgia Inc

The respite/family support program provides assistance to families with disabilities. The program provided assistance to 1,698 individuals during the fiscal year. Respite services are time limited, temporary relief provided to the primary caregiver of individuals with disabilities. It allows them to enjoy a well-deserved break. Family support services is a broad based category that is designed to improve the quality of support to families while minimizing the need and cost of out-of-home placements.

The vocational services program includes sheltered employment, transition services, work adjustment and work evaluations. During the year, the program served 453 individuals. Sheltered employment is designed to provide long term employment for those individuals who need maximum supervision to be productive. Transition services refers to an array of specialty services that may be provided to individuals based on consumer choice and need. Work adjustment is a time limited work skills training program and may be facility based (workshop) or community based.

The solutions day program is for adults with developmental disabilities. Activities ensure that our participants experience valued roles in the community by providing services and training that supports individual choices and opportunities. Focus is on communication skills, self-help and daily living, current events, social skills, recreation and leisure opportunities, self advocacy training, community exploration and field trips. During the year, the program served 62 individuals.