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Offers an adult training facility to individuals who have more specific needs in their daily lifestyle. Provides a structured environment which works to address the unique needs of individuals with a great emphasis on developing daily living skills and prevocational development as well as providing occasions for social activities.

Provides non-skilled In-Home Caregivers to help clients gain and maintain new independence in essential activities of daily life. Services include bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility assistance, food prep, shopping and errands, light housekeeping, socializing, encouraging engagement, and respite for family caregivers. PennCares community habilitation services-for adults ages 21 and up with intellectual disabilities. PennCares community habilitation services foster personal growth with goal-oriented activities to develop and enhance independent living, recreation, socialization, and other life skills.

PossAbilities, Adult Day Activities, embodies the mission of Avenues by providing year round day support designed specifically for adults of 18 years of age and older with moderate to profound developmental and/or physical disabilities. PossAbilities provides a variety of services based on an individual's specific needs and abilities. Functional Skills Training Each program participant who attends the adult training facility (ATF) has goals to target specific areas of training, which are developed by the interdisciplinary team. These goals aid individuals in achieving their highest level of independence and environmental control. Training focuses on the following areas, based on an individual's needs and preferences. Some areas of training may overlap to increase independence in all aspects of their lives. Pet therapy Sensory Stimulation Fine motor skills Money management Household skills Community awareness and integration Socialization Recreation/leisure Activities

Provides home modifications to individuals with low-income. Offers ADA & UCC Assistance, Comprehensive, on-site assessments, technical assistance, and training on the federal and state anti-discrimination and accessibility laws. Gives training, Individualized, interactive workshops on disability awareness and disability-related issues, and monthly consumer training series.

Offers protection and advocacy services. Attends IEP meetings. Provides support materials, resources on educational law, updates on current legislation, respite services, guidance on respite care for assisted living, resources on employment and transportation programs, and training workshops on a variety of subjects.

Provides adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health challenges the opportunity to live as independently as possible in homes with 24/7 support or a more independent living arrangement. Options include community group homes, licensed Lifesharing or unlicensed Lifesharing.

The Elks home nurse can provide the following services for a person with a developmental delay:

• in-home medical case management services
• advocate for an individual's legal and human rights
• provide information regarding resources and services available
• assess needs and help to access equipment
• advocate for appropriate educational services
• assist with finding activities within the community
• offer instruction regarding home care
• provide emotional support
• help with vocational goals
• assist with residential placement
• provide referrals to appropriate agencies
• interpret clinical findings and act as liaison between health care professionals

Assists consumers in finding jobs that fit their interests and needs. Provides on-the-job training while helping make necessary accommodations for each individual. Partners with local school districts to teach job skills and employment-related social skills to help students transition from school to work.

PossAbilities, Adult Day Activities, embodies the mission of Avenues by providing year round day support designed specifically for adults of 18 years of age and older with moderate to profound developmental and/or physical disabilities. PossAbilities provides a variety of services based on an individual's specific needs and abilities. Functional Skills Training Each program participant who attends the adult training facility (ATF) has goals to target specific areas of training, which are developed by the interdisciplinary team. These goals aid individuals in achieving their highest level of independence and environmental control. Training focuses on the following areas, based on an individual's needs and preferences. Some areas of training may overlap to increase independence in all aspects of their lives. Pet therapy Sensory Stimulation Fine motor skills Money management Household skills Community awareness and integration Socialization Recreation/leisure Activities of d

Provides a licensed day program offering a variety of structured activities for clients throughout the day. The three main areas of focus in the program are Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, and Social & Daily Living Skills.

Provides the following day programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disability (IDD):

• Adult developmental services to increase independence in activities of daily living and community integration
• Employment placement services for persons with developmental disabilities into competitive employment. Long-term support provided to employers as well as the employees.

Enables adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enrich their lives, enjoy a full range of activities in the community, and explore and engage in meaningful and purposeful activities based on personal preferences and needs. Each person receives individual assistance from a direct support professional to engage in a variety of activities, from performing the functions of daily living to volunteering and pursuing employment, educational, social, and recreation opportunities. They offer an activity fund so that financial barriers will not prohibit you from achieving your aspirations or goals. Participants have used the fund to take classes, join the YMCA, attend a baseball game, visit a museum and more. Let us open doors to new opportunities for you.

Helps families manage budgets to meet the unique needs of their loved one and to understand the concept of self-determination. Works with contractors and vendors to secure bids and complete work for home and vehicle modifications or adaptive appliances and equipment.

Community based program designed to assist individuals to gain, maintain, and improve skills in the areas of self-care, daily living activities, social skills, and to enable the person to increase involvement in community activities. These services help individuals live in their home, participate in local community activities, use community resources such as parks, pools, and movies, and access informal supports such as service clubs, senior programs, and other community opportunities. lso have the availability to seek volunteer positions as part of this program.

Offers beneficial recreational, social, and learning experiences that are designed to promote normalization, inclusion, interaction, and the acceptance of adults with disabilities.

Provides a range of services to children with Autism and to children who are having behavioral difficulties in Delaware County and parts of Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, including: A) Behavior Specialist Consultants B) Case Management C) Mobile Therapists D) Psychological Evaluations

Resources for Human Development provides services in 14 states to adults and children with mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance abuse and those who are homeless. Programs include therapy and counseling services, job training, assisted transportation, crisis intervention, and supportive and/or affordable housing.

Campus and community homes and apartments offering respite, semi-independent living, supported living programs, and shared-living programs/lifesharing, vocational and employment services. Devereux Pennsylvania Adult Services (formerly known as the "Whitlock Center") serves nearly 400 adults living in homes and apartments throughout southeast Pennsylvania, as well as in our Berwyn community. Our dedicated team of 600 staff, ranging from highly-specialized clinicians and nurses, to recreational and direct staff professionals, all work with one common goal: the happiness, self-fulfillment and social integration of each adult in our community.

Provides activities which helps to enable program participants to lead successful lives and connect to their community in meaningful ways. Utilizing both individual and small group settings, direct support professionals emphasize training activities that improve fine/gross motor coordination and promote independent care skills. Also offers the Work Activity Center. Program participants earn a paycheck while learning job skills and concepts. Through hands-on instruction, participants carry out contract work for area private companies.

Structured day program of diverse individualized activities designed to enhance the quality of socialization and daily living skills of intellectually disabled individuals from various living situations. Persons age 18 or older. Open daily from 8am to 3:30pm, the Day Program supports individuals in increasing their independent living skills through a wide choice of physical, musical and social activities. Individuals are offered Community Participation Supports to experience community events through trips, volunteer opportunities, and other activities on a regular basis.

Provides adaptive skills necessary to promote independence while allowing each person to accomplish everyday tasks in order that they may live a quality life. While residing in a Lifesharing home, individuals attend some type of day programming.

Offers support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and Autism that allows them to participate in employment, leisure, religious, or social activities. Provides education to caregivers and staff to better communicate, organize, include, and engage clients in daily home chores and family activities.

Habilitation is designed to assist individuals with the development and maintenance of skills in the areas of self-care, daily-living activities, and social skills through the use of their community resources while living at home with family. Community resources can include service clubs, senior programs, and a myriad of other opportunities. Through the use of community providers, families and individuals can choose their own qualified and willing staff to provide assistance.

Offers opportunities to individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities to explore their interests in an inclusive, integrated environment.

Teaches techniques for cooking safely, identifying canned goods, freezer items and medicines, managing laundry and housekeeping tasks, and keeping the household well-organized. Staff assists with marking appliances and with evaluating and implementing safety related changes within the home.