ADULT SERVICES
Services for adults include service coordination for housing, benefits, employment, transportation, providers, community integration, health and much more. Services are coordinated with the needs of individuals in mind. Individuals may be connected to those services by working with their SSA (Service and Support Administrator).
Mercer DD contracts with private providers to provide various supports for individuals with disabilities. Individuals have the right to choose from any willing provider. Everyone, regardless of disability, should have the opportunity to be in an integrated community-based setting.
DAY SERVICES
Day services are offered by providers through a number of providers in the area. Services include adult day services, vocational habilitation, group employment, and community employment. The appropriate services and supports are determined by the individual and their team to determine what their desired outcome from services is and to assist in identifying an appropriate provider.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Individualized plans may include services such as career exploration, job shadowing, job development, on-the-job training, job coaching, and integration services. Primarily working with Offering Opportunities to Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), there are a number of local providers that support individuals with employment services. This coordination of job-related services helps to ensure mutual satisfaction by the employee and the employer.
TRANSPORTATION
Mercer County has several transportation options for individuals with developmental disabilities. There are Non-Medical Transportation providers that can assist individuals with getting to and from adult day services, vocational habilitation services, group and community employment sites.
SENIOR SERVICES
Seniors Program is a retirement program provided by Mercer DD. It offers providers to assist with interactions and community involvement for Senior Citizens with developmental disabilities who reside in nursing facilities. A unique program offered by Mercer DD, this provides a variety of self-directed supports to those who reside in nursing facilities. The supports promote various social interactions, encourage community involvement, and allow for other activities that are important to the person to enhance their quality of life.
RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS
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