Primrose Center Inc.

Adult Day Training (ADT) is offered at the main facility in Orlando, Florida. Programs included under our ADT program are: Primrose Industries, Therapeutic Activity Program (TAP) and the Positive Intervention Program (PIP). The ADT encompasses a variety of programs for adults. By partnering with community businesses, our clients perform subcontracted production work and earn a paycheck, while local businesses receive high quality work. The program operates Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Most clients supported through ADT participate in the Primrose Industries program, which primarily focuses on subcontract work for companies in the tri-county area. Clients are paid a piece rate wage through a special certificate from the Department of Labor. The program's objective is to increase each person's employability skills and independence and to help him/her to secure and sustain a job in the community. The Therapeutic Activities Program (TAP) is another choice for individuals requiring a higher level of support and in need of physical assistance with day-to-day needs. TAP offers services to meet the hopes, dreams and needs of each person. Included in these services are: a sensory stimulation room, which introduces a relaxing and wonderful blend of sights, sounds, textures and aromas; a therapeutic garden to enjoy and care for; opportunities for learning and enhancing communication; physical management programs, self-care and activities to enable individuals to become healthier, happier, and more independent. The Positive Intervention Program (PIP) is for individuals who require a higher level of support and are in need of intensive services. Those enrolled in PIP receive customized support and intervention strategies designed to facilitate the learning of positive social behaviors, interpersonal relations, and desired personal outcomes. The staff works closely with each participant customizing the services by focusing on the most important issues.

This program offers clients the opportunity to strive for increased independence in the community by learning different life skills within one of the six Residential Homes. Individuals living in these residences are provided with education in the areas they may desire to increase independence. Some of the skills they learn range from, but are not limited to: daily living, grooming/hygiene, cooking, and community safety skills. They enjoy social outings year round and often spend time with their families whenever possible. Qualified staff stayes at each home to assist with whatever support is needed.

This program places people in competitive employment. The people supported are paired with a Placement Specialist who assists them with finding a suitable job and provides on-the-job training once the person is hired. A Placement Specialist remains at the job site working one on one with him/her until the individual has developed the skills required to perform the job independently, is comfortable with his/her position and the employer is satisfied with job performance. Individuals served will receive continued assistance at the job site as long as they remain at the same job or until they no longer desire services. The Supported Employment Program seeks to break the cycle of poverty and dependency prevalent in people with disabilities. The Placement Specialist works with the person to develop skills in decision making, conflict resolution, goal setting, resume preparation, job counseling, communication, values clarification, and travel training. Primrose's Employment Services program assists low income persons with disabilities to move toward self sufficiency through placement and job training services that creates long term investments in the community. Employment Services Employment Services is time-limited job coaching. This program is for people who are clients of Vocational Rehabilitation and need assistance locating a job, as well as, the initial job training beyond what the employer may provide. The program is time limited to ninety days of successful employment at which time closure is obtained.

The Supported Living Program offers supports and opportunities that assist people with disabilities in experiencing full and rewarding lives as contributing members of their community. This is achieved with the assistance of a Supported Living Coach. The coach assists each person with finding proper living accommodations, which suits their desires, needs, and finances. The Supported Living Coach educates the person in any areas they desire, as well as, enhances their ability to live independently. These areas of education may include but are not limited to the following: grocery shopping, money management, paying bills, household chores, self-medication training, cooking, and using public transportation.