We believe each individual of Empowered Living Services is an extension of our own families. We encourage every individual to lead a lifestyle as active and social as their abilities allow. Supervised and assisted by each of our experienced and dedicated sponsors, supported individuals are included in meal planning and preparation, enjoy games, crafts, and activities of their interest and experience optimal integration with the greater community.
Our sponsored residential homes are designed to meet the specific needs of adults with intellectual disabilities and adults with Autism. Each home is beautifully furnished and features a 'part-of-the-family' style concept. Individuals can expect a fully furnished private bedroom, most homes offer a separate private bathroom, comfortable common areas, and outdoor space.
· Residential Support
· Crisis Stabilization and Supervision
· Day Support – Regular and High Intensity
· Environmental Modifications
· In-Home Residential Support
· Medication Monitoring
· Personal Assistance
· Supported Employment – Group and Individual
HAVE FUN meeting new friends and going on weekly outings such as the movies, indoor/outdoor pools, community centers, farms, museums, libraries, parks, the mall, the beach, the zoo and much more!
STAY ACTIVE with music & movement daily, swimming at local aquatic centers, going for walks, YMCA involvement and other recreational activities.
BUILD IMPORTANT SKILLS such as social skills & ADLS through coordination with occupational therapists, speech therapists, & behavior therapists using safety drills, communication boards, daily skill-building activities, and more.
· (for adults 18+ diagnosed with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities )
Features a:
Plus daily skill development and weekly outings!
Individuals 18+ who are at developmental risk and/or individuals who have Intellectual Disability (ID). All individuals must:
(1) Must have an intellectual or developmental disability diagnosed before age 18;
(2) Require waiver services within 30 days; and
(3) Be determined that community-based services under the waiver are the critical services that enable the individual to delay or avoid placement in an ICF/IID or promote exiting from either an ICF/IID or another institutional placement.
Admission Criteria: Program is administered by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) and the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS). The individual must be eligible for Medicaid and meet screening criteria.
Supporting individuals with learning and exercising their rights, while ensuring safety in the sponsored home and community.
Three well balanced meals and nutritious daily snacks
Assistance & support are provided to enhance the ability of individuals in preparation of living on their own.
Individuals personal grooming needs are monitored to ensure adequate hygiene.
Individuals take part in various leisures and therapeutic recreational activities within the sponosred home and community weekly.
We help individuals focus on their vision of what they would like to do in the future.
Supporting individuals with developing appropriate social skills in the sponsored home and community setting by fostering interactions with other community members.
Individuals will be assisted and guided in making informed decisions to facilitate increased self-esteem, self-awareness which will allow them to create a lifestyle of their own.
We focus on skills that will prepare individuals for independence in the sponsored home and in the community.