Adults with intellectual developmental disabilities (I/DD) can enjoy lives filled with friends, family, hobbies and employment but may need support doing so. At Person Industries, the Adult Developmental Vocational Program (ADVP) assists people with developmental disabilities to explore and participate in their community. This may include vocational, volunteer, or integrated leisure opportunities.

Staff provide support to members so they can build positive work habits and skills needed for meaningful work experience. These skills, developed, are what all employers seek and appreciate. Staff also support members in identifying ways they want to be a part of their own community. Assisting them in finding opportunities to grow, be involved and contribute.

People in the ADVP program work with PI staff to figure out what they want to do, what they are good at and what is important to them. Each person is unique, so while one person works on social development, someone else might work on opening a bank account or on recycling tasks. Individuals in the program may have opportunities to do production or recycling work at PI/PCRC and GET PAID!

There are many community services that benefit people with developmental disabilities. The ADVP staff help program participants get involved in Special Olympics through Person County Parks and Recreation, wellness through the NC Office of Disability Health, retirement opportunities through the Council on Aging, volunteer opportunities and many others.

When ADVP participants are interested in jobs outside of Person Industries, they are referred to our Supported Employment program.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• At least 21 years of age
• Diagnosis of I/DD not in need of daytime skilled nursing care
• Resident of Person County, although residents of other counties may be served when space allows
• Legal resident of US
• Eligible for service authorization through Cardinal Innovations Healthcare