- Who might be interested in this program?
The
primary focus group for this program is recent graduates of special
education programs. Age at admission is 21-35 years of age. The
intent is to incorporate many of the
progressive developments that have been introduced into special
education programs over the past ten years. Parents and families who
want their young adult in a challenging environment committed to
developing their full potential will want to explore this program
further.
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- How do I apply
for the Adult Action Center program?
This web
site contains a brief Expression of Interest Form that can be filled
out and sent to C.E.R.T.S. You will be contacted, given more
information, and, if you are still interested, you can fill out a formal
application form.
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- What is the cost of the program to the
participants and their families?
C.E.R.T.S. will
accept the reimbursement level that is provided by the state of
Delaware (through DDDS) for all participants who have been given an
ICAP assessment. We encourage participants to apply for eligibility
under this state provision. An application form for DDDS eligibility
can be found on this web site.
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- What kind
of program is offered?
Methodology:
Emphasis will be placed on best practice methods now in place in
effective special educational settings throughout the state of Delaware:
- Individualized programming tailored to the
demonstrated abilities and interests of each participant
- Cooperative staff planning and execution
toward desired functional outcomes
- The use of technology to enhance mobility
and communication
- Proactive therapies
- Meaningful peer interaction
- Parental and family participation
Curriculum:
Unlike the typical education setting where curriculum comprises all of
the material that will be taught in a particular course of studies, in
this program curriculum represents all of the possible opportunities
for development and interaction for the individual participant. Each
participant's program will be formulated in an Essential Life Plan
(ELP) which will dictate the choice of material for instruction.
General curricular strands will include:
- Mobility and movement: maximum use
of mobility devices and physical therapy when needed to enhance muscle
tone and movement (MOVE program)
- Daily living: personal hygiene
(dressing and grooming), eating and food preparation, housekeeping
- Recreation and leisure: games,
music, art, and entertainment
- Community skills: social
interaction such as shopping, attendance at social events, and
community-based instructional opportunities
- Vocational skills: performing
needed tasks for others in the home or at the center
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- Where is the Adult
Action Center located?
The C.E.R.T.S., Inc.,
Adult Action Center is located in Newark, Delaware. We are
leasing space in the Exceptional Care for Children facility located at
13 Independence Way (just off of West Chestnut Hill Road).
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- How will
the program be staffed?
The current staff
consists of four full-time staff members: a program specialist
and three para professionals. Physical therapy services are
subcontracted. The program specialist is a registered nurse,
so a nurse is on staff at all times. Speech and occupational
therapy services will be added as appropriate. We also have an
executive director.
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- Who manages and is responsible for the
program?
C.E.R.T.S., Inc., has
a non-profit corporation status 501(c) (3) with direction and policy
formulation provided by a Board of Directors representing education
professionals, parents, and the business community. The Adult
Action Center is managed by an Executive Director who reports to the
President of the Board and has primary responsibility for the delivery
of the daily program to participants, for supervision of staff, and for
full implementation of all federal and state standards, policies,
and procedures. There is also an Advisory Board to assist the Board of
Directors. The names of the members of the two boards are listed on
this web site.
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- Why does the Board of
Directors of C.E.R.T.S. believe that a renewed approach to the care of
young adults is needed?
New efforts like the
C.E.R.T.S., Inc., Adult Action Center are needed because the world of
people with disabilities is changing in many
directions at the same time:
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