ADS Programs to Develop Life Skills

Group Supported Employment
Through our Group Supported Employment Program, members who have shown the ability to enter the workforce will be employed with a local business. Partnerships between local businesses and programs like ADS will provide opportunities for cognitively disabled adults to obtain and maintain employment, and for businesses to engage a capable population not fully utilized. Services provided include:

• House/yard maintenance
• Household pet care
• General home errands
• Administrative assistance such as filling, organizing, answering phones and light office cleaning

If you or someone you know is interested in contracting with ADS please contact us!

Culinary

• Preparation and cooking
• Recipe reading, understanding and execution
• Use of new equipment, utensils, and ingredients
• Proper hygiene techniques

Technology

• iPad training
  
• Computer training
  
• Usage of the mouse and keyboard
  
• Creating a resume
  
• Applying for jobs online
  
• Online searches
  
• Job searches
  
• Local events and businesses near participant's home
  
• Apartment/ home searches
  

Social Skills & Recreation

• Musuem visits
• Use of the light rail and public transportation
• Preparing grocery lists and shopping
• Money management
• Team/ Sports activities: basketball, volleyball, bowling, table tennis, board games, Nintendo, Wii or Xbox Kinect
•  Visit a home team game: Diamondbacks, Cardinals, Suns, Coyotes

• Visit farmer's markets
• Depending on skill level; job training
• Volunteer opportunities

Future Programs

• Participant run bistro
  
• Small business enterprises; farmer's markets
  
• Job placement; partner with local businesses
  
• Special Olympics participant
  
• Parent education and support programs
  

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