Lifestyles For The Disabled Inc

Respite waiver program - see schedule orespite waiver program (serving developmentally disabled adults 21 years and older): provides program participants with the opportunity to have fun while building needed social communication and adl skills with their peers in a variety of settings in the community while providing families with needed respite and support. Examples of such outings include attending local sporting events, visiting local cultural venues, etc. Additional extensive opportunities are afforded to program participants on weekends including trips to the following states: pennsylvania and new jersey. Examples of these trips include the following: kartrite resort (monticello, ny), hershey park (lancaster, pa), philadelphia zoo (philadelphia, pennsylvania), villa roma (callicoon, ny). Respite operates year round, evenings and weekends. In addition, program participants have the opportunity to enroll in weekly programs that included the following activities: adaptive sports, theatre production, healthy cooking, music therapy, bowling, dinner and a movie, and art appreciation. A total of 181 individuals were provided services with a total of 366,674 units.

Community based prevocational program: offers work-related skill training and vocational experiences. The program includes volunteer opportunities that help an individual develop work-related skills that assist them to prepare for employment. Participants volunteer at local community centers such as senior centers, therapy dog training, food pantry and numerous opportunities within our community based partners. Individuals build skills to obtain employment in restaurants establishments, retails stores and maintenance services. Community based prevocational operates year round, monday through sunday. A total of 29 individuals were provided services with a total of 54,042 units.