No Services for the handicapped in Greenville? (Welcome: home, school)

[retroman]

Either that, or the people who know about them are too busy taking care of their handicappers to be on the web! Just thought I'd try again... I'm looking for info about programs for my daughter, and adult mentally handicapped person who's high functioning, but unable to live alone. We're thinking of moving to Greenville sometime this year. Sure would appreciate any help offered. Thanks, Retroman

[gsupstate]

I don't know much about services for the handicapped in Greenville as I've never been in a position to need them. I do know they exist though, from talking with a few people. I'll see if I can find some info and let you know.

In the meantime, here is a fairly extensive national website that list services down to the local level. Hope it is of some help to you.

The Family Village / Waisman Center / University of Wisconsin Madison

[retroman]

I appreciate the reply. I'll search around on that site and see what comes up. retroman

[dfs ecu]

I am the director for a nonprofit adult day health program in greenville that serves senior adults and some younger adults with disabilities (must be 18 or older) but the only problem is they have to be able to voice their own needs, feed themselves, and participate (or at least not disrupt) during activities (which unfortunately limits our services for moderate to severe handicap people). The program is geared towards seniors, but we currently have about 3 younger adults with mild mr, CP, and MS and it has actually been a great experience for both the young adults and the seniors. The name of the program is Creative Living Center, it is not appropriate for everyone, but if you think your daughter would meet our eligibility requirements definitely check us out. We are state certified and must maintain a 1:6 staff to client ratio (which prohibits us from accommodating individuals needing more one-on-one care).

Creative Living Center » Welcome

[retroman]

I appreciate your response. Yes, I also think Sallie would be a candidate for your program. She's 32, high functioning. Diagnosed with Down's Syndrome, although she doesn't have the classic facial look, and Mosaic Turner's Syndrome. She loves to help people and that sounds like a possibility at your place. Again, thanks for the info. I looked at the link and will most definately keep the info for when we get down there. Retroman

[Skyliner]

Wrong Greenville, dfs ecu.

[g-man430]

Originally Posted by dfs ecu

I am the director for a nonprofit adult day health program in greenville that serves senior adults and some younger adults with disabilities (must be 18 or older) but the only problem is they have to be able to voice their own needs, feed themselves, and participate (or at least not disrupt) during activities (which unfortunately limits our services for moderate to severe handicap people). The program is geared towards seniors, but we currently have about 3 younger adults with mild mr, CP, and MS and it has actually been a great experience for both the young adults and the seniors. The name of the program is Creative Living Center, it is not appropriate for everyone, but if you think your daughter would meet our eligibility requirements definitely check us out. We are state certified and must maintain a 1:6 staff to client ratio (which prohibits us from accommodating individuals needing more one-on-one care).

Creative Living Center » Welcome

This is Greenville, NC? Looks alot bigger than I would of thought.

[amartin37]

I personally am having the same sort of problem locating services to help my autistic 18 year old. He is highly functioning and is able to work with prompting. Now he is out of school and I feel that everything that he has learned is going out the window. Is there anyone in the Greenville area that cares about the kids with disabilities that can function and live independently under supervised conditions. The GCDSNB has given me the run around, they will not return my calls. I have been told that my child would have to be homeless in order to get group home placement. What is a mother that just wants her child to gain independence as a young man to do?