The Supported Living Program offers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a flexible system of formal and informal support services to enable them to live and participate in their local community.

 

This program was established by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare on the premise that community support relies on family, friends, neighbors and community resources to ensure that individuals are able to live as they choose in their community.

 

An important goal of the program is to provide persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities with the appropriate individualized support services needed to live independently in an apartment or home.

 

Who Can Participate?

To be eligible for Allegheny Valley School's Supported Living Program, an individual must have a primary diagnosis of mental retardation.  Basic knowledge and skills related to daily living activities, survival skills and community access are also required.

 

Services Provided

Each person is assessed to determine their preferences and the amount of assistance needed in the following areas:

 

Ø      Staffing to support an individual in an apartment or home.

Ø      Daily living skills including menu planning, meal preparation, shopping and cleaning.

Ø      Mobility skills focusing on the use of community transportation services.

Ø      Personal scheduling skills.

Ø      Money management skills including personal budgeting and banking.

Ø      Accessing services available in the local community. 

Ø      Health and safety skills including securing health care services, emergency evacuation and community safety.

Ø      Accessing recreation and leisure activities within the local community.

 

For more information on Supported Living call 412-299-7777.