Rehabilitation Institute of Southern California 1800 E. La Veta Ave, Orange, California 92866    (714) 633-7400

Vocational Services - Transitional Adult Activity Center

Who needs this program?

Consumers who need more training and longer periods of "real work and life" experiences in order to learn the necessary skills for community living and/or employment.

How is the training done?

Training "modules" are designed to develop and maintain the consumer's functional skills, similar to those of non disabled adults. The following training "modules" include, but are not limited to the following:

	Communications Social and Community integration Receptive/Expressive language Mobility training Community safety Prioritizing Decision Making Consumer identification Interpersonal relationships Problem solving Use of community resources Involvement in writing a monthly newsletter	Activities of Daily Living Grooming and Hygiene Fine/Gross motor skills Medication management Dressing Laundry skills Meal Preparation Money Management Use of household appliances/equipment Use of watch/clocks Dental Hygiene
	Living Skills - Self Advocacy Functional academics Use of compensatory devices Use of adaptive equipment Use of the telephone Natural consequences Goal setting Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy (if needed) For consumers requiring evaluation and training in specific therapy modalities	Pre-Employment Following verbal/written directions Follow through Ability to work and get along with others Use of equipment/tools Horticulture, maintenance, and clerical training Job exploration Training on routine and repetitive jobs

How is improvement monitored? Formal assessments are conducted on each consumer who participates in developing their personal goals and objectives within the various "modules". Depending on the consumer's progress, he/she may choose to focus their skill training in one or two skill areas rather than all four modules. As consumer's meet their goals in each skill area, he/she will be better prepared to pursue less restrictive programming needs.			What are TAAC's goals? To train consumers in functional skills to attain greater independence. To provide families, advocates, and care providers with proven strategies toward long term consumer success in work service programs and community living. To educate and assist consumers as they progress in skill level; enabling their advancement through the continuum of services.
What are the program hours? Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The program is closed on major holidays and the week between Christmas and New Years.			Funding Information RIO accepts private insurance, worker's compensation and private pay. RIO is vendored by the Regional Center of Orange County.

Appeal Rights Notification

For complaints go to the Department of Developmental Service website at www.dds.ca.gov/complaints or call 916) 654-1987

Please contact RIO to schedule a tour and intake appointment at (714) 633-7400 or e-mail Cristina Hernandez, Program Coordinator at cristina@rio-rehab.com

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