Developmental Training

FY06

MISSION:

To provide skills training and greater independence in life skills.

There were 70 individuals served, the average age being 46 years.

• 59% male (41)
• 41% female (29)

There was an increase in the number of males served.

EFFECTIVENESS:

1. Maximize short term objective obtainment: The number of objectives set and met for the clients total 601 goals with 269 being met, realizing a 45% attainment. That score falls in the minimal level.
2. Maintain or increase the ICAP score level: The beginning ICAP service score was 1369 and the ending score was 1342, a decrease of 1%. That score falls in the minimal range.
3. Increase individual’s level of productivity as it relates to their vocational performance

During this review, 48 of 67 individual’s wages either maintained or increased. 19 decreased, a rate of 65% for the minimal attainment.

ISSUES OR THINGS THAT INDIVIDUALS WOULD LIKE TO SEE CHANGED:

HCDT: NONE

JCDT:

1. More positive rewards.
2. Bad individuals receive all the attention, good individuals fade into the background.
3. Switch trainers more often.

PCWS:

1. More fairness.
2. More outings.
3. Go to Paducah.
4. More work.
5. Want to be at the DT site more than at the Workshop setting.

STRENGTHS:

• Individuals are very visible in the community and have a variety of work opportunities available in community-based settings.
• Small settings that allow for individuals to be served on a more personal level.

WEAKNESSES:

• The JCDT site is small and, at times, we see maladaptive behaviors as a result of being cramped in small areas.
• New DSPs are younger and have limited job experience in working with individuals with disabilities.