The OLS Community Homes strive to provide an atmosphere of supported development which acknowledges the risk of allowing clients to venture into community living. The Homes are in conformity with Federal, State and Local laws, Codes and Regulations pertaining to health and safety including procurement, dispensing, administration, safe-guarding and disposal of medication and controlled substances,
building, construction, maintenance and equipment standards, sanitation and communicable diseases and postmortem procedures. The Homes recognize that the client with developmental disabilities must be given the special treatment, education and care as required by the particular handicapping condition. It is the intent of the Homes to provide any special treatment or care to all clients on a personalized basis in order to provide development and participation in the habilitative program. The OLS Community Homes offer residential and training services for individuals with developmental disabilities, males and females, ages 18 and older. The program consists of training, work, behavior management and health care. Emphasis is placed on teaching basic skills such as self-care, social development, household management, leisure time activities and vocational preparation for employment. Clients are encouraged to participate in the life of the local community and through employment, to be productive members of society. The Homes are licensed by the Department of Health and Hospitals. Any health care or psychological needs are coordinated through the Home staff and consultants.
