Sheltered Employment

PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES INC.IS A NONPROFIT HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY WHOSE PRIMARY ACTIVITY IS PROVIDING VOCATIONAL SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO INVOLVED IN PROVIDING PUBLIC TRANSIT, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND PERHAM 180 WHICH INCLUDES SHORT -TERM HOUSING WITH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AROUND THE PERHAM AREA.

Since 1954, Opportunity Village has been dedicated to helping people with disabilities find the very best version of themselves. Together, we are successfully empowering, employing, and serving people with disabilities – positively impacting lives.

TO PROVIDE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT WHICH WILL ASSIST THEM IN ACHIEVING THEIR MAXIMUM LEVEL OF VOCATIONAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT.

Creating innovative and genuine opportunities for people with disabilites or disadvantages to support their community participation.

MISSION: TOGETHER WE ADVANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. VISION: PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES THRIVE IN THE WORLD. VALUES: IMPACT- GENERATE SOLUTIONS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE. CHOICE - CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO LEAD SELF-DIRECTED LIVES. HEART- PROMOTE THE DIGNITY AND WORTH OF EACH OTHER. PARTNERSHIP - FACILITATE CHANGE THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS, COLLABORATION AND ADVOCACY.

TO FACILITATE THE GROWTH PRIMARILY OF THE FAMILY AND THE INDIVIDUAL WITH DISABILIITIES AND SENIOR CITIZENS BY PROVIDING SERVICES AND SUPPORT THAT PROMOTE CHOICE, INDEPENDENCE, RESPONSIBILITY, AND UNCOMPROMISING QUALITY.

TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY FOR EACH OF ITS MEMBERS BY PROVIDING PREMIER SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ALL ABILITIES IN A COLLABORATIVE AND CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT.

OUR MISSION AT ABILITIES FIRST IS TO PROVIDE PEOPLE WHO FACE DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES AND THEIR FAMILIES SUPPORT TO ATTAIN INDEPENDENCE, SELF-DETERMINATION, INTEGRATION AND ACCEPTANCE BY OTHERS THROUGH EDUCATION, EXPLORATION AND EXPERIENCE.

ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN REACHING THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL.

PROVIDES PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES INNOVATIVE SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ACHIEVE PERSONAL SUCCESS

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A BROAD RANGE OF PROGRAMS TO DEVELOPMENTALLY-CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS BY OFFERING THE OPPORTUNITY OF INDEPENDENT, RATHER THAN INSTITUTIONAL, LIVING.

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE PERSONAL GROWTH AND INDEPENDENCE, AND TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT. PRIMARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, JOB SEARCH SERVICES, JOB PLACEMENT, AND EMPLOYMENT. THE ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATES IN THE FEDERAL ABILITYONE PROGRAM AND THE TEXAS WORKS WONDERS PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDE DIRECT AWARD CONTRACTS FOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE NON-PROFIT AGENCIES. IN 2022, THE ORGANIZATION EMPLOYED 582 PEOPLE WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES.

CENTER INDUSTRIES CORPORATION IS A DIVERSE MANUFACTURING ENTITY WHICH PROVIDES DIGNIFIED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AS MEMBERS OF A FULLY INTEGRATED WORK FORCE.

NEWVIEW EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS FACING VISION LOSS BY MAXIMIZING THEIR OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS THROUGH ALL STAGES OF LIFE.

TO LIVE A LIFE FILLED WITH PURPOSE.

TO PROVIDE RESULTS-ORIENTED, INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OR OTHER BARRIERS TO INDEPENDENCE, INCLUDING HABILITATION SERVICES, COMMUNITY SUPPORTS, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND REAL WORK OPPORTUNITIES.

THE MISSION OF OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES IS TO CREATE INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES. THE AGENCY PROVIDES VOCATIONAL TRAINING, DAY SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN PORTER COUNTY, INDIANA.

AVENUES TO INDEPENDENCE IS DEDICATED TO PUTTING ASIDE OLD IDEAS ABOUT WHAT IS POSSIBLE. WE WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO LEAD THE LIVES THEY CHOOSE RESPONSIBLY AND WITH INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY. WE HAVE A LIFE LONG COMMITMENT TO THE PEOPLE WE SERVE.

THE MISSION OF SKILLS INC. IS TO RECRUIT, TRAIN, EMPLOY, AND SERVE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

ENMRSH, Inc. provides services to enhance the lives of adults with differing abilities and supports the development of children and families in our programs.

TOOLWORKS, INC. IS A HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY OFFERING COMMUNITY SUPPORT, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND WORK EXPERIENCE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL, PSYCHIATRIC OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES.

LAMBS FARM IS A PLACE THAT PROVIDES ALL OF THE ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS FOR PEOPLE TO GROW: A SAFE, CARING, LIVING ENVIRONMENT; AN EXTENDED FAMILY OF PEERS WITH SHARED VALUES AND MUTUAL RESPECT: OPPORTUNITIES TO HAVE PRODUCTIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY WHILE BEING AS SELF-SUFFICIENT AS POSSIBLE.

TO PROCURE CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES THAT EMPLOY INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH COMMUNITY INCLUSION.

To develop, enhance, and promote the capabilities of persons with developmental disabilities. The primary objective of the agency is to enable persons to overcome barriers to employment through vocational training, job placement, community-based employment, and supportive services; thereby, maximizing their potential to become independent, self-supporting members of their community.

SOUTHEAST WORKS EXISTS SO THAT INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITY CONDITIONS OR OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS HAVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO PARTICIPATE AND SUCCEED IN AN ACCEPTING SOCIETY.

TRAINING FOR HANDICAPPED & DISABLED BY PROVIDING A WORK ENVIRONMENT. THE SHELTERED WORKSHOP OFFERS CLIENTS ACTIVITIES OF PRODUCING MEDICAL DRAPES AND OTHER MEDICAL DEVICES, PACKING MEDICAL KITS, AND OTHER LABOR INTENSIVE CONTRACTS.

CREATE AND SUSTAIN OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR PERSONS WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND COMMUNITY ACCESS.

OUR MISSION IS TO ASSIST PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY, TO ACCESS COMMUNITY BASED RESOURCES, TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS TO INDEPENDENCE, AND TO REACH INDIVIDUALIZED EMPLOYMENT GOALS.

TO INTEGRATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES INTO THE COMMUNITY. RNI PROVIDES JOB TRAINING AND WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS LIVING IN RICHLAND AND OTHER SURROUNDING COUNTIES.

TO CREATE PATHWAYS OF OPPORTUNITY WHERE PEOPLE WITH DIVERSE ABILITIES THRIVE THROUGH INFORMED CHOICES, MEANINGFUL EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT, PREMIER RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, AND DYNAMIC SOCIAL EXPERIENCE.

PROVIDES VOCATIONAL, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER DISABILITIES.

EMPOWER THE PEOPLE WE SERVE TO EMBRACE THEIR WORTH, ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS AND MAKE CHOICES THAT LEAD TO HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES IN THEIR COMMUNITY. VISION STATEMENT - PROVIDE MEANINGFUL SERVICES FOR THE PEOPLE WE SERVE THAT PROMOTES INDEPENDENCE, PRODUCTIVITY, QUALITY OF LIFE AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE A FULL RANGE OF SERVICES TO PERSONS WHO ARE DEVELOPMENTALLY AND INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED. THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT, TRANSPORTATION, AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES.

NEW LEAFS MISSION IS TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH EMPLOYEMENT. DURING 2020 NEW LEAF EMPLOYED APPROXIMATELY 96 INDIVIDUALS WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES.

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION OF THE HANDICAPPED

OUR MISSION IS TO BE A PARTNER IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL PEOPLE, WITH THE PRIMARY EMPHASIS ON THOSE WITH DISABILITIES, BY PROVIDING THE NECESSARY SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO GROW WITH DIGNITY AND ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE AND SELF FULFILLMENT.

TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OF MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED

TO PROMOTE INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN ORDER FOR THEM TO MORE FULLY PARTICIPATE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES IN A MANNER THAT ENHANCES THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.

TVW IS A NON-PROFIT IN WESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY SERVING DEVELOPMENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY DISABLED ADULTS THROUGH VARIOUS LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, SO THEY CAN EXPERIENCE PRODUCTIVE AND MEANINGFUL LIVES. TVW'S CLIENTS RECEIVE DEVELOPMENTAL (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) GUIDANCE IN PRACTICAL, SOCIAL, VOCATIONAL AND ACADEMIC SKILLS WHILE EARNING A WAGE AND DEVELOPING PRIDE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

ABILITIES OF NORTHWEST JERSEY, INC. IS DEDICATED TO INSPIRING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR LIFE GOALS BY PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORTS.

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL AND VOCATION SUPPORT TO PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING COMMUNITY-INTEGRATED AND INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES OR SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS IN ORDER TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, ACHIEVE OPTIMUM POTENTIAL GROWTH, ENCOURAGE INDEPENDENCE, AND ASSIST IN DEVELOPING AND FINDING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO BREAK THROUGH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT.

SHELTERED WORKSHOP/GROUP HOMES

MISSION STATEMENT: TO PROVIDE EXCELLENT SERVICES WHILE KEEPING ALL PROGRAM OPTIONS AVAILABLE WHILE ALSO EXPANDING OPTIONS TO REACH EVERY POTENTIAL INDIVIDUAL IN OUR PROGRAM. WE BELIEVE THAT PERSON-CENTERED, FREE THINKING PLANNING SHOULD BE THE FIRST STEP IN PROVIDING EXCELLENT SERVICES AND DEVELOPING NEW AND EXCITING PROGRAMS AND JOBS. FAIRHAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC. WILL FOCUS ON TEAM FIRST, POSITIVE TRAINING WHERE ALL EMPLOYEES ARE CONSIDERED TEAM MEMBERS AND WILL WORK TOGETHER TO FOSTER A STRATEGIC PLAN THAT WILL TAKE US INTO THE FUTURE OF PROVIDING A VAST ARRAY OF SERVICES. FAIRHAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC. MAIN MISSION IS TO ASSIST THE INDIVIDUALS WHO CHOOSE OUR PROGRAM TO REACH THEIR DREAMS AND GOALS ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS WHILE FOSTERING RELATIONSHIPS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE WORKPLACE. WE WANT TO OFFER CAREERS AND PROGRAMS THAT ARE TAILORED TO EACH INDIVIDUAL'S PERSONAL GOALS. VISION STATEMENT: TO PROVIDE EXCELLENT AND DIVERSIFIED SUPPORT AND BE THE NUMBER ONE PROVIDER OF CHOICE IN OUR AREA.

TO PROVIDE QUALITY LIFE SUPPORT AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

A NONPROFIT ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING EVALUATION, TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, PLACEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, INCLUDING PEOPLE WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES AND PEOPLE WHO ARE DISADVANTAGED. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INCREASE THEIR LEVEL OF INDEPENDENT FUNCTIONING, VOCATIONAL SKILLS AND EARNED INCOME IN ORDER TO DECREASE THEIR RELIANCE UPON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SUPPORT.

TO PROVIDE DIGNIFIED, MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, WHILE PROVIDING OUTSTANDING QUALITY AND SERVICES TO THE ORGANIZATION'S VALUED CUSTOMERS.