Customized & Tailored Services (TDS)

Our services and supports are customized and tailored to meet the goals, needs, and dreams of the individual. We specialize in providing individually planned support, training, and instruction in employment, education, social competency, and community inclusion. We support people to build strong skills and pursue education, explore meaningful employment and access the community as valued citizens. A Specialist works closely with the person to provide support, training, and instruction to assist the person to explore their community, continuing their education, completing a certification or degree, and exploring meaningful employment.  

The activities provided through our services are based on a comprehensive assessment highlighting the individual’s strengths, abilities, and interests.  Priorities are determined and support is provided by identifying appropriate resources, training, and instruction.  Some areas are:

Interpersonal skills training

Continuing education planning & support

Social cognitive and competency training

Executive function support and instruction

Transportation training & safety

Self-advocacy training & conflict resolution

Relationship building & safety

Community resource awareness

Community service, volunteerism & internship

Interview skills & resume building training

Professional attire awareness

Exploration in self-employment or micro-enterprise

Benefits counseling

Time & schedule management

Adaptive technology instruction

In addition to serving people with disabilities, we also serve our larger community through outreach.  We work to develop partnerships within our community to support all people. We specifically focus on employment trends, businesses, learning institutions, colleges, and universities.   
  

“We must be the change we wish to see in the world.”    ~M. Gandhi