Easterseals provides day programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, in all three Delaware counties. Services include Life Skills, Pre-Vocational training, and Supported Employment, with slight local variations. Most participants are sponsored by Delaware's Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS), though some pay privately. View the brochure here.
Life Skills Program
Easterseals facilities provide a safe, respectful environment where participants pursue personal goals and preferred activities, with support as needed. Adaptive computers are available, and frequent community outings foster independence.
Easterseals Pre-Vocational Services are ideal for adults who like variety and seek opportunities in the community while expanding individual skills to work toward employment. Community opportunities encompass work-based learning, volunteer opportunities, and recreation & leisure activities.
Easterseals helps individuals find and keep jobs through individual or group employment options. After assessing skills and interests, participants are matched with competitive jobs and receive ongoing support. Services are available statewide in Delaware.
Group Supported Employment (GSE) offers supervised, community-based jobs for up to eight participants, focusing on building work skills. Support is gradually reduced to prepare individuals for independent employment.
Individual Supported Employment (ISE) helps individuals find and keep competitive jobs through assessment, placement, training, and follow-up. Support is gradually reduced as independence grows and natural workplace supports are established.
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