Project Description:
Adults with developmental disabilities need to participate in meaningful activities that are age and developmentally appropriate and that are goal directed. These activities need to be individually planned to train and maintain the individual in the areas of communication, self-care, independent living skills, fine and gross motor skills, and social behaviors. These individuals deserve and need to be in programs that improve their independence, productivity, and inclusion in community life.
Adults with disabilities live in a variety of situations that include their families, group homes or other supported living environments. Respite care is an essential part of the overall support that families may need in order to keep their child with a disability or chronic illness at home. Respite care should always be geared to meet individual family needs by identifying the type of respite needed and by matching the need to the services currently available.
Stride Services, formerly know as The Developmental Skills Laboratory (DSL), is housed on the Utah State University campus and is designed to support adults with disabilities by training and maintaining the skills necessary for their greatest independence. In addition, Stride Services focuses on providing participants with activities that encourage their inclusion into the community. Stride Services provides the following services to children, youth and adults with disabilities and their families:
1. Day program for adults with developmental disabilities that includes training and maintaining skills in self-care, independent living, fine and gross motor skills, and social behaviors.
2. Supported living services for children, youth, and adults with disabilities.
3. Supported employment services, emphasizing community-based job development and placement.
4. Respite services for children, youth, and adults with disabilities.
5. Summer recreation program for children and youth with disabilities.
Keyword(s):
Service, Supported Employment and Living, Day Training, Family Support
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Research or Evaluation
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Child Care-Related Activities, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Transportation-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Assistive Technology
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Family Members/Caregivers
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Mulit-County
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
