Red Tomato Farm and Inn-Newville
A
dedicated Adult Training Facility designed for individuals who have with
intellectual disabilities operated by Hempfield Behavioral Health.
The goal is to provide adults with intellectual
disabilities meaningful work rooted in farm tasks that create opportunities to
interact with the general public and community. 717-221-8004
http://www.hempfieldpa.com/red-tomato-farm---inn.html
Able Services, a division of Leg Up
Farms, located in York, PA
Able-Printers
provides a team of talented adults with special needs the opportunity to work
in a business setting. Able-Growers is an on-site commercial greenhouse program
that develops the skills for growing and managing plants to be incorporated
into all elements of training and activities. Participants explore skill areas
such as pre-vocational training, activities of daily living, social skills,
communication, leisure/fitness/recreation, nutrition and health, community participation,
and self-advocacy.
3100 North
George Street, York, PA
(717) 384-6130 x3100
http://www.able-services.org
Hope Springs Farm-Hershey
Provides
adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities or autism a day program
to maximize their abilities. Participants, are tasked with farm chores, from
feeding the animals to weeding the gardens. They learn a variety of home-life
skills, such as cooking, baking, cleaning, and shopping. Participants also participate
in educational, civic and leisure activities, such as, visiting the library,
swimming, taking field trips, and volunteering in the community.
201 Trail Road, Hershey, PA 17033
717-298-1845
http://www.hopespringsfarm.org/
PATHWAYS Program (United Cerebral
Palsy (UCP))
A
post-secondary 2-year program, Pathways is designed to help students with job
exploration and in obtaining employment in the second year of the program. Individuals are assessed via a 20-day initial
assessment to determine appropriateness of the program for them. Participants will need to apply through their
county (CP MH/IDD) for admission.
Stepping Stones Program: Harrisburg
location: (United Cerebral Palsy (UCP))
Stepping
Stones is geared to prepare individuals for the Pathways Program. It is
designed for individuals who may need more support in preparing for customized
or competitive employment. Each
individual participates in a curriculum portion of the day that focuses on
skill development and increasing independent living skills. Individuals also
participate in the community for a portion of the day. Participants will need
to apply through their county (CP MH/IDD) for admission and must work with them
for transportation needs, if they need that service.
http://www.ucpcentralpa.org/