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JUL 211982 B. Vocational Training & Sheltered Workshop The Board reviewed the following request for funding dated July 2, 1982: �'()i.':%T10N.\I. TRMNINC; :\NI) SHEUI'EREI) WORKSHOP IN INDIAN 111�'ER COUNTY, INC. 1385 16'rri AVE\UE \'i -m) BL:.%cEi, FLORIDA 3.2960 ( 305) 562-6854 July 2, 1932 '•loi!,,randu ii: To: BOARD OF COUNTY CONMISSIONERS rug: Rick Szott, Acting Executive Director, Vocational Training and Sheltered Workshop In Indian River County, Inc. Harry durst, Ed.D. Board Member, Vocational Training and Sheltered Workshop In Indian River County, Inc. u� A mnlication for funding under the Community Services Trust Fund. I'hu Vocational Training and Sheltered Workshop in Indian River County, Inc. i a no;i-profit organization designed to provide services locally to handicapped iudi,.iduais residing in this area. During the 1981-82 fiscal year, there has been an average of thirty-two hsndicai•pvd adults enrolled in programs provided through the Vocational Training and Sheltered Workshop in Indian River County, Inc. The term handicapped, in this instance, refers to those who are mentally impaired, hearing impaired, orthopedically involved and in some cases those with possible learning disabilities and minor ,-;notional problems. The clients are all adults and the chronological age range is from ei;diteen to sixty-two years. In the past some older clients have also been involvrd in services through our organization. The range of services provided these clients include, but are not limited to: 1. Academic Instruction: this instruction is based on the needs of the individual. The clients are taught to tell time, follow time Schedules, count money, perform ba sic communication and read simple directions. The academic program is functional in nature. 2: Vocational Training: (a) Horticulture: a greenhouse has been constructed and the clients are actively involved in plant propagation, simple lawn care, use of simple lawii tools as well as skills essential to success- ful vocational functioning, i.e. following directions and remaining on task until it is completed.