Howard Training Center

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Howard Training Center

• HTC is a local, non-profit organization that
  offers a variety of day programs for individuals
  with disabilities. We have four main
  departments, Adult Services, Culinary Services,
  Production Unlimited, and Community Employment.
  Following is a brief description of each program.

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• Adult Services provides training for adult
  clients in all areas of daily living and any
  specialized areas of individual interest. AS
  accommodates all wheelchair and toileting needs.
  There are four programs within Adult Services

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• Community Integration Program
• Staff to client ratio is 13
• Community outings occur on a daily basis for a
  minimum of 2.5 hours.
• The emphasis is training consumers in skills such
  as street safety, purchasing, self advocacy, and
  appropriate social conduct.

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• Skills Program
• Staff to client ratio is 14
• Community outings occur whenever possible,
  average about 1-2 per month.
• The emphasis is providing training and assistance
  with the activities of daily living, while
  helping consumers gain skills in individual areas
  of interest such as art, sensory stimulation, and
  basic academics.

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• Golden Opportunities Program
• Staff to client ration is 14
• Community outings are offered on a daily basis
• The emphasis is to provide a relaxed atmosphere
  for elderly consumers who wish to maintain their
  connection with the community, but need
  additional physical and emotional supports to do
  so. The focus is on leisure activities while at
  the facility.

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• Personal Achievement Program
• Staff to client ratio is 13
• Community outings occur whenever possible,
  average about 2-3 per month
• This program is for consumers who demonstrate
  challenging behaviors. The emphasis is on
  training alternative behaviors to help consumers
  communicate their needs and desires using
  appropriate methods. Targeted behaviors are
  decreased using positive reinforcement
  techniques. Part time enrollment is an option in
  all Adult Services programs.

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• Culinary Services
• Staff to client ratio is 114 for work activity,
  13 at enclaves
• Culinary Services has both supported employment
  and work activity components. HTC has a
  commercial kitchen that is the home to ARC
  Catering, a flourishing local business.
  Consumers learn and perform skills in basic food
  preparation and baking. Culinary Services
  enclaves consist of the Modesto Bee Beestro and
  the food service department at Juvenile Hall.

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• Production Unlimited
• Staff to client ratio is 114
• Production Unlimited is a traditional sheltered
  workshop environment. Consumers perform basic
  assembly, utility and bench work through
  contracts with a number of local businesses. The
  emphasis is to increase consumers skills and
  productivity to enable them to move on to a
  supported employment setting.
• Note Part time participation is an option in
  either work activity program.

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• Community Employment
• Staff to client ratio is 14
• Community Employment is a supported employment
  program. Consumers must demonstrate an ability
  to work in a public setting. Job coaches provide
  support for the entire shift. CE boasts 12
  enclaves in the community opportunities vary
  from retail settings to maintaining local Cal
  Trans rest stops.