PHILOSOPHY
The goal of the HBIC-ADP is to provide clients with the highest level of quality training addressing the areas of community integration, independence training, vocational training/job placement, and positive behavior support. In the environment of a hybrid program (site based and community) we continue the overall philosophy that “All individuals have the RIGHT and the ABILITY to learn."
VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Focus areas include:
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Specialized Job Placement (when/where appropriate and available)
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Volunteer Opportunities
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On and Off-Campus Work Stimulation that promotes participation in Beautification and Clean-Up of Parks, Beaches, and Community Projects.
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Assistance with Job Applications as well as On-Job Assistance
INDEPENDENCE
Focus Areas include:
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Money management (use of currency, and maintaining a budget)
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Time management (use of a weekly schedule, and structured free time)
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Self-Care (healthy habits and systems to accomplish daily self-care activities)
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Household Management (completing indoor and outdoor chores)
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Food Management (planning and preparing basic recipes and shopping for food)
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Computer Skills
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Physical Fitness (YMCA every day)
COMMUNITY INTEGRATION
Primary human nature is to become a contributing member of society; to become a part of one's community. This is promoted in the following ways:
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Daily Community Based Interactions through first-hand involvement
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Visits to Libraries, Universities, Parks, and Beaches to promote Daily Integration
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YMCA Group Membership and Hiking Trails to promote Daily Physical Fitness
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Weekly visits to Malls, Movies Theaters, Restaurants, Bowling Alleys, Grocery Stores, and Animal Assisted Therapies