TECO (Training, Education & Community Orientation)
TECO provides specific skills training for daily living, community adjustment and self-help skills to individuals who benefit from a higher client-to-staff ratio and are in need of basic life skill instruction. Some examples of the skills taught are appropriate social behavior, community safety, stranger awareness, personal rights and basic personal hygiene. Individuals participating in our TECO program learn best through repetitive hands-on instruction. Many of these individuals are non-verbal and need mobility assistance. TECO serves our community’s most vulnerable.
AFI serves clients in TECO ranging in age from 25 to 71.
Skills Training
Skills Training focuses on building an individual’s personal independence skills that will ultimately allow them to integrate into the community. This instruction is conducted in an individual and group setting using age appropriate material in real-life settings. A wide range of skills such as community adjustment, home management, functional academics and social, health and safety skills are taught on a daily basis. Individuals participating in this training are encouraged to learn and practice appropriate social behaviors and self-determination.
AFI serves 69 clients in Skills Training ranging in age from 24 to 69.
Business Resources
The Business Resources Department provides individuals the opportunity to learn various vocational skills while at the same time earning a paycheck. Individuals learn the importance of time and task management, working in a team setting and building a relationship with an employer and fellow employees. Most importantly the ability to work, have a job and earn a paycheck provides individuals with a sense of dignity, independence and a sense of belonging to their community.
Residential Services
AFI provides residential living services for both male and female adult residents. The staff of each residence provides a structured family atmosphere which is dedicated to teaching all areas of daily living including shopping, menu planning, meal preparation and banking skills. Residential Habilitation is an individual skills training program developed to assist residents in acquiring the competence needed to live in the community as independently as possible.
