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Cornerstone
Associates, Inc.
(CAI) offers
the following
services to individuals with developmental
and other disabilities:
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| The
Retirement Program will
offer those infividuals who are 55 years
and older, the option to contribute to the
community by volunteering, attending community
senior programs, participating in physical
activities, etc. and making community connections. |
| The
Community Connections Program and ATE Program
will help adults with
multiple and developmental disabilities
who need independence skills and individualized
attention to continually increase access
and contribute to their communities. The
Community Connections Program will assist
people in making connections with their
communities. The program may provide temporary
paid or volunteer work experience in CAI
businesses and/or community sites. Skills
will be gained, which will aid and enhance
future employment. |
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Career Development/Consultation Program
will consist of touring community sites,
offering skills assessment and job development,
i.e., assisting with job searches, interviewing
skills, follow-ups with employers, assessment,
training and relationship building with
employers. This program will assist individuals
to identify career goals and assist in quality
job matches. |
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Employment in
non-CAI jobsites: Cornerstone Associates
will provide consultation to employers by
training co-workers and managers, developing
natural supports, making them aware of supports
which currently exist in the workplace,
and assisting in training when necessary.
Cornerstone will support enclave employmenty
in community jobsites by providing ongoing
support to the employer that will help the
employer in supervising and supporting employees. |
| Community
Employment Options
in CAI businesses: Cornerstone Associates
will provide employment opportunities and
consultation by training co-workers and
supervisors, developing natural supports,
and assisting in training when necessary,
as positions become available in businesses
affiliated with Cornerstone Associates. |
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