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Additionally, all individuals take part in some type of day programming in
Fayette County geared specifically to their individual needs including
Goodwill Industries, Adult Training Facilities, Senior Adult Day Care,
Senior Citizen Center, and Intermediate Unit #1 Special Education Classes.
After receiving training at the above facilities, many individuals are
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Home-based
Services
Laurel House, Inc. first
opened its doors to the Home-based Service Program in the spring of 1993.
Since this date, the agency has had the opportunity to provide these
services to fifteen individuals and their families. The concept
behind Home-based Services is providing supports in and outside the home
allowing each participating individual to remain living with his/'her
family. Examples of services provided are community outings,
agency related activities, instruction, case management, assistance with
bathing, and activities of daily living (ADL skills).
Transportation is also provided for things such as doctors appointments
and shopping. The hours of service provided weekly range between 5
and 25 hours with staffing provided by Laurel House.
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Life
Sharing
through
Family
Living
Individuals
have an opportunity to live with a family of their choice.
Participating in their daily lives and become part of a "normal" family.
Laurel House, Inc. opened its first Family Living Home on April 1, 1993
and since then has expanded into three more homes serving seven
individuals in the Fayette County area. Each family living
individual is involved in active day programming or community employment
and has become a very important part of every family involved in this very
successful program.
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