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BOOK 4 7 PAGE O ® AUG 5 1991 - GRANT APPLICATION Page 2 of 7 0 Complete a separate page 2 for each individual program. Use an attachment page (s) if necessary. Name of Program DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING 1. Give a brief overview of.the proposed program. To provide formal or informal compensation and remedial education for developmental? disabled adults, such as enriching learning experiences, adult basic education and developmental training. 2. Identify the unmet need that this program will address. - There is no program in Indian River County to serve the post -school age retarded adults, so they may have an opportunity to develop the skills, attitudes and behaviors which will enable them to function more succesfully as citizens. 3. How will this program impact on the -unmet need? Through the use of Individual program plans, each client will receive training to develop maximum use of their abilities. Progress is scrutinized on an continuous basis. Program areas include self-help, communication, recreation, horticulture, ceramics, daily living, basic sight reading and number recognition. 4. Is this program currently operating? YES x NO If yes, what changes if any will these funds provide for? Program is currently in operation. This,grant will enable us to expand our program with a work -oriented situation and also serve a larger portion of the target population. 5. Identify the specific target population that this program will benefit. Developmentally Disabled adults over age 18 in Indian River County. E. How large is the specific target population? Provide numbers. There are 50 handicapped adults in need of Developmental Trainfh g. 7. How many of the target population will benefit from the program? Provide numbers. 35 to 40 persons 8. Will this pprogram be linked to any other program or services? Clients and their families are referred to supportive services on a continous basis. When a client develops necessary pre -vocational skills, he or she will be transitions into our work -oriented program. When a client has worked in the work -oriented, shel- tered setting, progresses will be evaluated and if necessary the person will be referrc 9 . wifle these grab°L in- n0Sj'i e 0&Se°�a lO°T T -Qu i �� dlf `CTr cB ding a d pacement. grant? If yes, identify the type and amount. No. 10. What funds will sustain this program after the expiration of this grant? Dept of HRS Title XX Funds 11. Who will do the audit of the program? Schecter, Beame, Pfiffer and Burstein.