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Program Description
The Developmental Training program helps adults over age 18 to live and
work in their communities. The program assists adults with disabilities to
improve their skills in daily living, learning, independence, and money
management. While not all people will be able to become completely
independent, all are encouraged to be as independent as they can be. A
copy of our handbook is available here.
        
Lincoln Avenue Center
The Developmental Training-Lincoln Avenue Center offers
a more structured schedule with emphasis on developing work skills.
This program also focuses on self-help, social, community, behavioral, and
practical learning skills. This program offers work opportunities
for participants in the form of paper recycling work through a partnership
with Eastern Illinois University and a car washing program which occurs on a
seasonal basis.
       
Locust Street Center
The
Developmental Training - Locust Street Program
is a Total Communication and Sensory Integration Program which caters to adults
with Autism and other Pervasive Developmental Disorders. This program is
specifically designed for individuals who have difficulty processing sensory
information and/or have considerable communication needs. Working with
consultants, an environment was created that is able to provide appropriate
sensory input, as well as a variety of structured activities for our consumers
who display greater sensory needs. Sensory integration exposes individuals to
different types of stimulation, in small doses to improve tolerance of their
surroundings and the sensory information they receive. This program also
incorporates total communication strategies to improve the opportunities for
communication of the people who attend. A total communication approach
encompasses utilizing more than just verbal direction throughout the day. In
addition to verbal communication, objects, pictures, sign language, and gestures
are also utilized.
        
Senior Program
The Lincoln Avenue Senior Program offers a leisure-rich
atmosphere for older adults, and those who benefit from a less- structured
program. The program encourages growth in self-help, leisure, and social
skills, and also works on other skills the person would like to develop.
Consumer Comments
"I like working on recycling because it's the only job that I can
work on with my feet. I can make money."
"I like it when people come to talk to us because I learn a lot like when
the fireman came to talk to us. He told us how to be safe with fire."
Contact Information
- Developmental Training
- Lincoln Avenue Center
- 1600 Lincoln Avenue
- Charleston, Illinois 61920
- Phone 217-348-0127
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- Locust Street Center
- 200 West Locust Street
- Charleston, Illinois 61920
- Phone 217-345-3300
- E-mail
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