Services for Adults with Disabilities

The Lehmann Center in Lakewood and the Schroth Center in Wanamassa offer adult day activities for adults with developmental and/or multiple physical disabilities.

 

Emphasis is placed on skills to enhance independence. Vocational exploration opportunities are developed to meet the needs of the individual.

Comprehensive adult education, including adult basic education Vocational exploration Art and music Occupational, physical and speech therapy, evaluation, and treatment Case management Nursing services Access to diagnostic clinics and services

Social work services Assistive technology evaluation and training, including augmentative and alternative communication Hearing, dental and vision screenings Personal assistant services Recreation Information and referral services

Adults who have developmental and/or multiple physical disabilities are eligible for adult activities. Some services require Medicaid.

 

Lehmann and Schroth Technical Education Centers and Access Unlimited

LADACIN Network provides vocational training, an in-house paid work program and job placement services for supported and competitive employment for adults with developmental and/or multiple physical disabilities.

 

Vocational Training - Emphasis is placed on secondary and post-secondary vocational training in the areas of child care, food service, computer/office skills, micrographics and custodial/maintenance services. Clients work along with Agency staff to develop skills in these areas.

 

Access Unlimited, an adjunct of the program, provides in-house work via contracts with firms in the business community. Bulk mailing and packaging services are also offered.

Remedial education Vocational exploration and orientation Access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy Case management Nursing services Access to diagnostic services and clinics Social work services Personal assistant services

Assistive technology evaluation and training including augmentative and alternative communication services Job seeking skills Job site evaluations Job coaching Work adjustment Transportation Volunteer opportunities

The applicant must be an adult who has developmental and/or multiple physical disabilities and demonstrates an interest in pursuing a vocation. Applicants should be registered with the Division of Developmental Disabilities or the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services.

 

Supported Employment facilitates competitive work in integrated work settings for individuals with developmental and/or multiple physical disabilities for whom competitive employment traditionally has not been available, and who, because of the nature or severity of their disabilities, require ongoing support services to ensure job performance. Integral to LADACIN Network’s supported employment services is the assistance of representatives of the business community who provide information regarding needs of the community, leads for job placement, and advice in structuring job searches.

 

Schroth Center 1701 Kneeley Boulevard Wanamassa, NJ 07712 732.493.5900	Lehman Center 1100 Airport Road Lakewood, NJ 08701 732.905.7200
Access Unlimited-Monmouth County 1701 Kneeley Blvd Wanamassa, NJ 07712 732.643.9069	Access Unlimited-Ocean County 170N Oberlin Road Suite #8 Lakewood, NJ 08701 732.905.0730

 

 

Medical Day Care is provided at the Schroth Center, and has a licensed capacity for 20 individuals. Services are designed for adults who have more comprehensive medical needs, the need for more intense program monitoring and who are not pursuing community employment. The Agency's Medical Director acts as a consultant to this program.

Adult activities Nursing services Dietary/nutrition services Diagnostic clinics and medical services Dental, vision and hearing screenings Physical, occupational and speech therapy evaluation and treatment Case management

Assistive technology evaluation and training Social work services Information and referral services Advocacy Transportation Art, music and recreation

Adults over the age of 18 who have Medicaid eligibility, who do not live in a 24 hour inpatient facility, whose needs cannot be met in an ambulatory care setting, whose need for services includes nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and/or assistance with one or more activities of daily living are eligible for Medical Day Care.