SPECIALIZED SERVICES PROGRAM
The Specialized Services Day Support Program is designed to offer functional and meaningful training to adults with Intellectual Disabilities and other related developmental disabilities.
The hours of program operation are offered at 8:00am to 1:30pm or 10:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. All activities provided through the Specialized Services focus on growth in independence and self- actualization. This is achieved by training in the areas of task learning, socialization, communication, behavior development, personal care, environmental awareness and community access. By assisting people in the development of their skills, abilities and interests through onsite and community-based training’s, the goal of enhancing these individuals’ lives is continually pursued.
Program Goals:
 | Reduce Barriers
To The Community |  | Increase Communication,
Community Participation and
Quality of Life
|
Program Location:
6431 Tidewater Drive
Norfolk, Virginia 23509
Services/Benefits Provided:
Medication Assistance
Personal needs assessment
Individualized plan of care
Holistic training
Functional and meaningful activities
Community Access
Supervision by qualified personnel
Populations served:
Individuals over 16 years of age or older with Intellectual Disabilities or Developmental Disabilities that are eligible for MR Medicaid waiver or DD Medicaid Waiver Day Support services.
Admission criteria:
Must have Intellectual Disabilities or Developmental disability
Eligible for Medicaid Waiver, Community Services Board or Private Funding.
Ability to benefit from services, including willingness to participate in community experiences, provided in group settings with the levels of staffing provided under current funding structures.
Medical needs do not necessitate skilled Nursing Care during program hours
Must be 16 years or older
Must be medically stable prior to admission including free from communicable diseases that pose a serious threat as defined by public health authorities (ex. Tuberculosis)
Must not be deemed a threat to self or others (including no recent history of serious aggressive or violent behavior).
Not actively abusing drugs or alcohol.
Must submit required intake paperwork for admission.
Discharge Criteria:
All applicable individual goals have been met.
Acceptance in alternate program.
Violent or disruptive behavior that poses danger to self or others and that has not been successfully controlled with appropriate support methods.
Consistent refusal to participate in activities including community experience.
Presents needs which cannot be met with available resources.
Services no longer required, excessive absenteeism or does not benefit from program.
Program Capacity:
52 total daily (26 individuals for each shift)
Opportunities for vocational services and wage earning:
Minimal-non integrated work opportunities are limited and are paid on a piece rate basis.
Staff Qualifications:
Trained and holds current CPR/ First Aid certification
Trained and holds current Medication Assistance certification
Trained and holds current Mandt (behavior management) certification
Free of communicable disease in any form.
Cleared through criminal background investigation and drug testing.
Has demonstrated skills and abilities in supporting and training people with cognitive/physical disabilities.
Accreditation & Licensure:
Eggleston Services, Inc. Day Support programs are CARF accredited in Personal and Social Support Services. It is also licensed to provide Day Support Services through the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.