Formerly known as the Arc of the DIstrict of Columbia Residential Support Services
Maximizing Individuals Strengths and Needs for Assistance
Experienced, well-trained staff assist each participant in developing an Individual Service Plan which specifies the participants needs and provides strategies for maximizing the individuals' strengths and needs for assistance in the following areas:Physical and Emotional HealthRecreation/LeisureAdaptive SkillsSocial SkillsReligious ExpressionStaff with expertise in each of these areas participate in preparing the Individual Support Plan. The Plan is then implemented by a Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professionals, the Residence Manager other frontline staff. The Individual Support Plan specifies how each person's individualized comprehensive services plan will be carried out. Many participants have court appointed attorneys and have an annual status court hearing to insure that the Individual Support Plan is appropriate and being implemented in a timely manner. The Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional monitors the progress of the Individual Support Plan and documents that progress regularly.According their Plan, each individual is provided with continuing training and instruction to maintain their current level of functioning or to develop new skills. This training includes: Daily Living Activities washing dishes and clothespreparing mealshousekeeping Self Helpbathinggroomingshavingdressinghair careCommunity Safety and Survivalcrossing the streettravel trainingordering in a restaurantwhat to do in an emergencySocial Skillsparticipating in community eventsleisure activities Religious Expression participating in religious services