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Jefferson County Public Health – Planned Performance Measures 2012
Community Access Programs
MISSION: The mission of the Developmental Disabilities Community Access Program is to assure that
citizens with Developmental Disabilities in Jefferson County have the choice, opportunity and support to
achieve inclusive and productive participation in community life.
SERVICE: Community Access services are individualized & provided for individuals in retirement, in
typical integrated community settings. Services will promote the persons’ competence, integration,
physical or mental abilities. Services assist individuals to participate in activities, events and
organizations in the community in ways similar to others of similar age. These services may also be
available for working age individuals for whom an Exception to Rule has been approved.
GOALS FOR FY 2012
1. To provide services that assist people with disabilities to participate in community activities,
events and organizations in ways similar to others of retirement age.
2. Community Access will base instruction on the goals established in a Person Centered Future
planning/profile delineating individual skills to provide training and support in social,
communication and volunteer/job skills that are essential to the person’s quality of life.
OBJECTIVES FOR FY 2012
1. Increase the numbers of opportunities to contribute and participate in the community activities,
events and organizations through voting, civic groups, and other clubs etc. Progress will be
documented in the client’s files, i.e. Person Centered Future planning/profile.
2. To increase opportunities for community contribution through volunteer experiences, with the
staff person working in the background as a consultant, in order for community relationships to
develop. Staff will assess client’s interest in volunteer experiences on a monthly basis.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
2010
Actual
2011
Projection
2012
Projection
Number of persons in Com Acc that have been
served, are currently being served and/or we are
planning to serve
3
People
3-4
People
4 -5
People
Average Outings of Service Per Month 4-10 per client 4-10 per client 4-8 per client
Average Hours of Services Per Month 20 hours per
client
20 hours per
month
20 hours per
client
Total Number of Outings 229 280 360
SUMMARY OF KEY FUNDING/SERVICE ISSUES:
With the advent of the Working Age Adult Policy, the Developmental Disabilities Community
Access Program changed to service for people with developmental disabilities over 62 who are retired or
for individuals under age 62 with a rare exception. The legislative session of 2011 found many parents
upset with the Working Age Adult Policy & so Community Access may indeed become a program
option for clients who are of working age, (21-62 years of age).
The Community Access Program is about Community Participation, Skill Development &
Coordination. It showcases a discovery component that looks at identifying people and places within the
local community where an individual’s interest, skills, culture, talent, gifts can be contributed and shared
with others with similar interests. The Program focuses on developing a balance of supports to promote
independence, personal growth and/or engagement in the following areas: socialization, education,
recreation and personal development. Community Access staff roles continue to evolve to one of
consultant or guide to the individual rather than only as accompanied staff.
It is in the best interest of Jefferson County, and society in general, that all people deserve to
have the choice, opportunity and support to achieve an inclusive and productive participation in
community life.