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Services
Day Training
At WATCH, Inc., we are dedicated to providing comprehensive Day Training programs for adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and acquired brain injuries. Our services are available both at our facility and within the community, ensuring a well-rounded approach to support and development.
Personalized Plans and Goals
Every participant begins their journey with an initial assessment to understand their unique needs and aspirations. Together with their team, participants set personalized goals that reflect their vision for the future. This collaborative process ensures that each plan is tailored to help individuals become more self-sufficient and confident in engaging with the community independently of Day Training staff. These plans are reviewed annually, with adjustments made as needed to stay aligned with each participant's progress and changing needs.
Daily Living Skills and General Education
Our daily classes are designed to equip participants with essential skills for independent living. We cover a wide range of topics, including:
Personal Hygiene: Teaching proper grooming and self-care routines.
Money Management: Budgeting, saving, and smart spending.
Nutrition and Cooking: Preparing healthy meals and understanding dietary needs.
Homemaking: Cleaning, organizing, and maintaining a home.
Safety: Home and community safety practices.
Appointment Scheduling: Making and keeping appointments.
Transportation: Navigating public transportation and arranging rides.
In addition to these practical skills, we offer general education classes in subjects like math, reading, writing, civics, social studies, and history. Our WATCH Warriors Book Club meets regularly, providing a fun and engaging way for participants to enjoy reading and discussion.
Fitness and Recreation
The WATCH gym is a vibrant space where participants can stay active and healthy. We offer a variety of exercise classes, including yoga and dance, as well as games like shuffleboard, pickleball, basketball, corn hole, and volleyball. The gym is equipped with:
Weightlifting equipment
Treadmills
Exercise bikes
Elliptical machines
Mats and exercise balls
Jump ropes and small hand weights
Participants are encouraged to use the gym outside of class times with staff supervision. The gym also serves as a venue for art classes and Best Buddy meetings, fostering creativity and social connections.
Pre-Vocational Training
Preparing participants for employment is a key focus at WATCH, Inc. Our pre-vocational training includes:
Following directions and staying on task
Clocking in and out
Time management
Developing good work habits
Communicating effectively with employers and colleagues
These skills help participants build a strong foundation for success in the workplace.
Community Engagement
Connecting with the community is an integral part of our program. We invite guest speakers to discuss a variety of topics, providing valuable insights and inspiration. Our daily and weekly activities are designed to help participants experience and enjoy community life. These activities include:
Grocery shopping
Dining out at local restaurants
Attending trade days and festivals
Visiting museums and historical landmarks
Enjoying recreational areas like Land Between the Lakes (LBL)
These outings
not only enhance everyday life skills but also encourage participants to become
active, engaged members of their community.
At WATCH, Inc.,
we are committed to empowering individuals to lead fulfilling, independent lives.
Our comprehensive programs and supportive community create an environment where
everyone can thrive.
Contract Work
WATCH provides in-house employment for its participants through contract work with various agencies. Individuals receive a monthly paycheck based on the piece rate of their production or an hourly wage.
Pella Corporation
In 2008 WATCH began contract work for Pella, assembling several different small parts to be used in their window and door assembly. Participants who choose to participate are paid piece rate, and receive a monthly paycheck.
Other Contracts:
WATCH also contracts with various community businesses to provide additional in-house employment for participants on an as needed basis. Some of the contracts that participants have worked on in the past included collating, sorting, rework, inspection, assembly and packaging. These jobs can be completed either in-house, or at the employer's place of business.
Extended Services
Participants attending WATCH may be eligible to receive additional services included in the Medicaid waivers.
Personal Assistance (PA)
PA services enable a person to accomplish tasks that they would normally do for themselves if they did not have a disability. These include hands-on assistance; reminding, observing, guiding or training during an activity; assistance in managing medical care and transportation to access community services, activities and appointments, if these are not available under the Medicaid program. PA services are available only to those who live in their own residence or in their family's residence.
Community Living Supports (CLS)
WATCH provides CLS to increase independence and involvement in the community for individuals in the Michelle P. Waiver program by providing training in budgeting/money management, personal hygiene, shopping, socialization, leisure choices, daily living activities, medication training and routine household tasks and maintenance.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
WATCH provides the following residential services:
Level II Residental Services:
Services are provided in a family home provider setting or Adult Foster Care (AFC) setting, for no more than three people living together who require up to 24 hours a day of support.
Respite
Respite provides short-term support that is provided in absence of, or to give relief to any individual providing care to the person. It is available for a person who does not receive residential services and resides in his/her own home or family's home and is unable to independently administer self-care. Respite may be provided in the home or community.