Services for Adults with Disabilities
A Journey of Empowerment
We believe that all people are on an individual journey to have a life they desire. For clients at Merrick, Inc., our approach is based in a foundation of person-centered planning and self-advocacy to understand the individual’s path based on their unique passions, values, gifts, interests, skills, and preferences that lead toward a life of opportunity, well being, independence, and inclusion.
Starting with the initial visit, the focus is on the prospective client to determine his/her passions, values, gifts, interests, skills, and preferences. Within forty-five days of enrollment, a Person-Centered Planning Assessment is completed with the new client to clarify and confirm outcomes to increase their opportunities for community inclusion and participation, social relationships, skill building, and work. This assessment becomes the cornerstone of the self-discovery process ensuring that, after listening to the desires and needs of the client, outcomes are developed to measure progress toward their desired results.
Service Options
At Merrick, we strive to provide a full array of service options to meet the unique needs of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities in our community. To learn about our service options, click the link below corresponding to your desired service area or download a brochure.
Center-Based Work
We contract with local businesses to provide individuals with light assembly and packaging work at our onsite production facility.
Employment
We support individuals in finding and maintaining meaningful work in the community on a crew or as a direct hire.
Life Enrichment
We offer programming beyond developing job opportunities and provide support throughout all stages of adulthood.
PS/IHS Services
Current and prospective clients may receive services in their home or in the community at times that work best for them.
Self-Advocacy
Individuals who want to learn about their rights and responsibilities and how to express themselves may join a self-advocacy group.
Transportation
We partner with Newtrax to provide safe, clean, dependable, and courteous transporation.