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Friends and Families of the DTP.... you
can now
contact us via email for any interests or inquiries!
See what our
Participants have been creating in Fine Art, and purchase products for your
own inspiration!
Set up a
correspondence with our Computer Lab Students!
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The
Developmental Training Program
Annual Thanksgiving
Luncheon
Horticulture
Gizmo House Lab
Micro-Enterprises
Participant Council
Sensory Stimulation
Health Services
Computer Technology
Critical Thinking
Group
DARE
Click here for a
2007-2008 DTP Program Calendar
(excel format).
The
Developmental Training Program (DTP) is an adult day training program serving
the needs of Broward County Residents over age 22 who present severe and
multiple developmental disabilities. Services include training in
activities of daily living, self-advocacy, health management services,
adaptive and social skills, as well as a variety of curriculum enhancements
that explore self-expression, choice, and increased self-esteem. Each
curriculum area responds to the likes, dislikes, preferences, and needs of its
Participants.
The Ann Storck
Center, Inc. Developmental Training Program (DTP) is an adult day
training program serving the needs of Broward County residents who
present severe and multiple developmental disabilities. Generally
these services begin at the age of age 22 when a recipient is out of
the public school system or when they have graduated from the public
school system, receiving a certificate of completion. The
Developmental Training Program operates 6 hours a day from 8:30 a.m.
until 2:30 p.m. for 242 days per year. Services provided include
training in activities of daily living, self-advocacy, health
management services, adaptive and social skills, as well as a variety
of curriculum enhancements that explore self-expression, choice, and
increased self-esteem. Such training services are intended to support
the participation of those receiving services in daily, meaningful,
valued routines of the community. Each curriculum area shall respond
to the likes, dislikes, preferences, and needs of its participants and
shall be age and culturally appropriate.
The Developmental
Training Program maintains an overall staff to Participant ratio of 1:3 to
facilitate physical, nutritional, behavioral, nursing, training, and personal
care needs as prescribed by the individual’s Personal Enrichment Plan, and in
conjunction with the Support Plan or Individualized Centered Plan as
applicable. Physical management needs are implemented on-site in accordance
with authorization from a Physical Therapist or Physician. Nutrition services
are overseen by the Agency’s Licensed Dietician, with assistance from a
Registered Occupational Therapist to provide adaptive equipment, under the
guidelines of Physician’s orders. Behavioral interventions including
reduction procedures and acquisition skills training are directed by a
Certified Behavior Analyst (C.B.A), and/or Certified Associate Behavior
Analyst (C.A.B.A) in compliance with the Local Review Committee (LRC) of the
Agency for Persons with Disabilities. Nursing services are provided by an
on-site L.P.N. with direction from the Agency’s Director of Health Management
Services. Medication administration and daily nursing availability are
offered to any Participant requiring such service through the authorization of
a Physician’s orders. Training opportunities for Participants are outlined
according to each individual’s program plan, and are executed by program staff
to assist Participants in achieving increased independence, communication,
skill acquisition, and associated needs and preferences. Individual personal
care routines are achieved through the assistance of program staff to maintain
or enhance hygiene or elimination needs.
Changes at DTP ! |
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On Saturday, February 23rd,
volunteers from the Ann Storck Center staff and the community
worked together to paint and decorate the Day Program
classrooms. It was a very exciting day and the kick off of a
new curriculum for the Day Program. The current curriculum is
changing to a new focus which concentrates on creating and
learning through an expanded art and music program, computer
learning, sensory engagement, cooking and critical thinking
classes, recreation and gardening activities, expanded Micro
Enterprise opportunities, specifically focused daily living
skills training, and increased outings within the community. The
Day Program staff are running trials of the new curriculum one
time per week and will expand the new program in phases to make
the transition easier for the participants and staff.
Click
here to see the Pictures of the Makeover!
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DTP's
Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon |
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The Annual Luncheon was held Friday, November 19th! This year, our families, Participants, Staff, Volunteers, and Advocates enjoyed a Thanksgiving Feast while catching up, giving thanks, and visiting with those we haven't seen for awhile. After the Luncheon, guests enjoyed a Musical Recital courtesy of the Arts in Motion program and select Vocalists and performers among our DTP Participants. A free raffle featuring holiday scarecrows and candle decor rounded off the event with great anticipation and cheer. A special thank you is due each of those who attended and worked this event, this and every year. Thank you also to each of our guests who join in this day of Thanksgiving with us!
See
Pictures of our Previous Luncheon 2007
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Horticulture
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Participants enjoy the opportunity of being outdoors while engaging in all the sensory opportunities available in the garden. As part of our recreational program participants enjoy planting and watering seeds as well as visits to our butterfly garden.
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Leo Goodwin Gizmo House Lab/Multi-Sensory Room |
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A wonderful environment filled with sights, sounds, textures and aromas. Here, colorful objects can be touched, orbiting pictures, light and colors make interesting diversions. Gentle vibrations and massage soothe the body and reduce stress. The atmosphere filled with pleasant sounds, while delicious aromas are subtly dispensed in the air.
Participants have the choice to attend scheduled sessions in
our Multi Sensory Room. Two
trained staff are available
to guide these sessions for
a relaxing and stimulating
experience.
The snoezelen environment is safe and non-threatening. Adults with disabilities enjoy gentle stimulation of the primary senses. Participants experience self control, autonomous discovery exploration, achievements that overcome inhibitions, enhance self esteem, and reduce tension free from expectations of others and away from the pressures of direct care, to recuperate and relax. The lab uses
Gizmo House technology to further the abilities and self-esteem of all participants.
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Computer Technology |
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Through the DTP Computer Lab, our
Participants enjoy activating switches to play a special software program,
writing short stories, match and identify objects, or enter the global
community through the world wide web. Computer stations are adapted to
individual Participant strengths using adaptive switches, buttons, and screens.
Email the
Computer lab for more information or to set up a correspondence with Ann
Storck Center Computer students!
For more information about the Developmental Training Program, you can contact
Birgitt Spears, Director of Developmental Training Program at 954-584-8000, ext. 329
or at
bspears@ascfl.org
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Micro-Enterprises |
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Several of our Participants have
expressed the desire to earn an income, learn
responsibility, and contribute to their communities. The Developmental
Training meets this desire through
the development of individually tailored Micro-Enterprise curriculum.
Participants interested in becoming "entrepreneurs" work with support to
determine an interest area that
they would like to pursue. Participants learn responsibility, customer
service skills, and money handling skills just to name a few. These
opportunities help Participants make a contribution that increases self-esteem
and builds on existing strengths.
Currently, the DTP offers several Micro-Enterprise
opportunities including “Everything but Coffee,” “A Jar for
Every Season,” “Around the Garden,” decorated flip flops and
barrettes, seasonal flowers, decorated pens and pencils, and
organic grown vegetables.For more information on the Micro-enterprise sales, contact DTP Director Birgitt Spears at
bspears@ascfl.org.
See
Pictures of our Past Micro-Enterprise |
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Participant Council |
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Many DTP Participants enjoy monthly
Participant Council meetings. These meetings allow an opportunity for
discussion of concerns, interests, and issues such as self-determination, aging,
and rights. Participants hold offices on the Council, take minutes, choose
topics of discussion, and make decisions about DTP Curriculum and special
events.
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Sensory Stimulation |
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From cooking, to gardening, or Gizmo Lab activities, many Participants benefit from opportunities to engage in the life-enriching experience of sensory stimulation activities. Tastes, smells, sights, and textures are offered to Participants as a means to relax, enrich life experience, and facilitate communication.
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Health Services |
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Through physical management activities,
nutritional management, and nursing services, DTP Participants receive the
highest quality of health care service possible. Each Participant has a
prescriptive plan to assist with the development of independence, choice-making,
and general health. A Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Dietician, and
Physical Therapist offer services to Participants, train Staff members, and
support Participant needs on an on-going basis.
A nurse is always available to our participants while
attending DTP to ensure their health and well being.
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Critical
Thinking Group |
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Every Monday through Thursday, DTP offers a Critical Thinking
Group, allowing participants the choice to engage in discussions
on current events, review newspapers and discuss local and
national events.
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D.A.R.E. |
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The purpose of D.A.R.E is to further extend the learning
process for our
participants through fun
and enriching
opportunities.
Suggestions of the
annual Satisfaction
Survey (mailed to the
Circle of Support of
each participant) helped
to make the D.A.R.E
schedule a great
opportunity for DTP
participants to enjoy a
safe, fun-filled and
educational experience.
Through participation, our participants work on relaxation,
hand-eye coordination,
dexterity, range of
motion, cognitive
development, sensory
stimulation and making
choices while building
self-esteem,
self-awareness and
independence.
Each afternoon, DTP offers participants a variety of
activities such as
Range of Motion
(basketball games,
wheelchair exercise,
parachute games and
beach ball games),
Musical Stimulation
(various musical CD’s
ranging from relaxation
and classical to James
Brown), Sensory and
Tactile Stimulation
(Day at the Spa with
nail art, hand massages
with scented lotion,
touching various tactile
materials, audio
relaxation), Art
Projects (oil pastel
paintings, arts and
crafts), Cooking
Experiences (stir
and mix substances,
taste and touch foods,
nutritional awareness),
Games (various
trivia games and
stimulation), and
Horticulture Experiences
(planting seeds,
watering plants and
flowers).
DTP also offers Fun Friday activities each and every
Friday. These
activities include Luau
parties, Day at the
Beach parties and other
seasonal parties.
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