Process of Application

All individuals referred for Center services are considered for admission for at least the evaluation phase of the program.

  • A referral is made with appropriate background information relating to the candidate’s specific disability​
  • An intake interview is scheduled to determine that the candidate meets our admissions criteria and also permits them to decide if they want to receive our services​
  • A decision is then made to accept or reject the person for services​
  • If accepted, a starting date is then established​
  • If, following evaluation, it is determined that the individual cannot benefit from the services offered by the Center, then he/she will be referred to the appropriate service agency

Nondiscrimination Clause

Our services and employment are provided in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, disability and age.

Criteria for Admission

  • 16 years of age or older

  • Must have physically or intellectually disabling condition

  • Acute medical conditions should be stabilized or in remission

  • Able to safely move about work area, with or without mobility aids

  • Have relatively unimpaired use of one upper extremity

  • Able to communicate through speech, writing, or other understandable means

  • Should be responsive to auditory or visual stimulation

  • Able to care for personal grooming & hygiene, or have capacity to learn these skills

  • Be positively motivated regarding admission to program

  • Intellectual disorder must be in remission or deemed medically controlled

  • Should not require medication which would grossly impair mental and/or physical functioning

  • Should be free from deviant behavior that would present potential danger to self or others