STAR offers a wide range of life-enhancing day services that provide greater opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to lead active, independent, meaningful lives. We’ve developed programs that encourage continuous improvement, personal enrichment and community engagement. Select from the items below for information about STAR’s day services.
Development Training
STAR works with participants to help them acquire new skills and refine existing skills in the areas of daily living, communication, decision-making and socialization.
Employment Services
Placement staff work closely with each individual to develop employment goals, skills, and training that are best suited to his/her skills, desires and aptitudes. That way, each placement represents a unique match between the participant and the employer.
We:
- Create individualized employment profiles and situation assessments for each participant
- Provide opportunities for integrated vocational training and employment in STAR-supervised work crews
- Offer various types of sub-contracted work in our onsite workshops, to help maximize the individual’s potential and increase their participation in the community. Work projects include maintenance, grounds work, janitorial, cafeteria training and food service/preparation and piece work.
School-to-Work Transition
We help individuals ages 14-21 transition from the special education environment to the paid work or adult services environment, offering comprehensive counseling, behavioral support, job training and ADL training. Case Management
STAR provides a full complement of rehabilitative support, which includes counseling, regular reviews, shared input and support with family and supporters at case meetings. Families also receive help with government benefits and support services for the parents and family
Community Support
We encourage individuals to participate in community activities that enhance their individual ability to make choices affecting their own lives. Goals are set for each individual to improve skills in communication, socialization, mobility and self-expression. Program activities include: employment, leisure activities, continuing education courses, shopping, volunteerism and training to utilize public transportation.
Senior Services
Individuals ages 60 and over are encouraged to participate in suitable activities that also encourage improved communication, socialization, mobility and self-expression. These activities are tailored to the physical and mental abilities of the participants. Activities include: arts and crafts, health and exercise, volunteerism, shopping and day trips or visits to area restaurants.
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For more information about day services at STAR, please contact Kari Ryan, Director of Day Services at kryan@starinconline.com.
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