Assists people with disabilities to live quality lives in their communities.

Autism , Developmentally Disabled Centers , Disabilities , Health , Human Services , Mental Health , Residential Care & Adult Day Programs , Residential Mental Health Treatment

Group living - we believe that all people have similar desires in life, to be around others, to be accepted, to pursue their dreams. To contribute and be helpful. Those who live with intellectual and developmental disabilities are no different. Both our home and work programs help those we support interact more in the community because that is part of enjoying life. We help people pursue their interests that might include creating jewelry, crocheting, getting involved in sports, or becoming entrepreneurs by selling what they create. Travel is also important, and weve helped people go to places like london, disneyland, and the oregon coast. Some want to visit parents or relatives in other states. independent living - some people live independently in apartments, yet need assistance and training with a variety of daily living tasks from managing personal health to accessing community resources and activities. They can always access our 24-hour emergency support network when something unexpected happens. Our supported living program grew significantly during the last year. More people with disabilities and their families are embracing the idea that people with disabilities can be successful in their homes when they receive the right kind and amount of help. Our services allow people to learn, grow and contribute to their community. We tailor our support to meet each persons needs. employment - everyone needs money to survive, but more than that, they need purpose. Individuals at alvord-taylor are no different. There are three options for those we serve: seek competitive employment within the community, apply for one of alvord taylors positions for supported individuals to increase work skills, or volunteer within the community to identify and learn additional work skills. Our goal is to help the people we support feel valued and encouraged to engage in work activities that they enjoy. Performing meaningful work in the community contributes to a quality life. We take a person-centered approach, and each person makes her/his own choices. Alvord-taylor is certified to offer vocational rehabilitation services, and our staff members are available to provide information, guide and facilitate those choices. Most of the people who participate in our vocational program dont work full-time, but they do work that is meaningful to them. Our goal is to have individuals employed in community businesses while our staff provide any on the job support the person needs to be successful; this includes, anything from supporting someone during a large portion of their shift to simply checking in and ensuring both the employer and employee are doing well.