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C10:4 =A SEP.^ -RA=_ _ .� 2 ���� ... se a-tac^:~ens =ces3_r; . <br />game 3-' ?r+-_�r+am TrV7TOPMF�;TAT TRAT"T..:n <br />1. Give a brief overview of the proposed program. <br />To provide formal or informal compensation and remedial education for developmentally <br />disabled adults, such as enriching learning experiences, adult basic education and <br />developmental training. <br />2. Identify the problem this program will address. <br />There is no program in Indian River County to serve the post -school age retarded <br />adults, so they may have an opportunity to develop the skills, attitudes and <br />behaviors which will enable them to function more succesfully as citizens. <br />3. Specify the target population in your program service area af- <br />fected by this problem. How large is the target population? <br />Provide quantifiable numbers. <br />There are at least 50 handicapped persons in Indian River County who could benefit <br />from our service. These are adults over 18 years of age, significantly impaired, <br />and in need -of habilitative services. <br />4. What is the severity of the problem among the target population. <br />Provide quantifiable numbers/percentages, etc. <br />The degree of retardation ranges from mild-moderate to severe and profound. <br />Approximately 75% of the target population are severely to profoundly retarded. <br />5. How will this program address the problem? Through the use of Individual <br />program plans, each client will receive training to develop maximum use of their <br />abilities. Progress is scrutinized on an continuous basis. Program areas include <br />self-help, communication, recreation, horticulture, ceramics, daily living, basic <br />sight reading and number recognition. During the 1980-81 fiscal year we plan to <br />expand our areas of programing to include work -oriented activities such as (see attached) <br />6. How many and what percentage of the target population will be served? <br />Is this amount an increase over the existing services? <br />60 to 75 percent of the target population will be served during the 1980-81 year. <br />This is a 25% increase over last year. <br />7. Will this program provide direct access or availability of other <br />services? If yes, identify them. Clients and their families are referred to <br />supportive services on a continuos basis. When a client develops necessary <br />pre -vocational skills, he or she will be transitioned into our work -oriented <br />program. When a client has worked in the work -oriented, sheltered setting, <br />progress will be evaluated and if necessary the person will be referred to the <br />State of Florida Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for counseling and placement. <br />8. Is the program operating now? If yes, explain what changes this <br />grant will provide for if any. Program is currently in operation. <br />This grant will enable us to expand our program with a work -oriented situation and <br />also serve a larger portion of the target population <br />9.1 Will the grant funds be used as match to obtain other funds? <br />If yes, what other funds? No. <br />10. What funds will sustain the program after this grant expires? <br />Dept. of HRS Developmental Training Program. <br />11. Who will do the audit of the program? <br />Schecter, Beame, Pfeiffer and Burstein. <br />BOOK 44 F'4Gc 2U� <br />AUG 13 i98� <br />