What is the James L. Maher Center?
The
Funding
comes from the Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals,
Department of Human Services, the Division of ORS, grants and private
donations, sub-contract income along with contract income from our Federal
Contracts program.
What
is the mission of the James
L.
Maher
Center ?
Thomas
Carlyle stated our mission best when he wrote “Let each become all
that he was created capable of being; expand, if possible to his full
growth and show himself at length in his own shape and stature be what
they may.” In order to fulfill this mission the
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To create opportunities for
people with developmental disabilities that enhances their image as
contributing members of their community.
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To assist individuals with
developmental disabilities in expressing their feelings and their choices
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To encourage and assist
individuals with developmental disabilities in creating social
relationships, community relationships and work independence.
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Above all, to advocate for
the rights, the dignity and respect for all individuals with developmental
disabilities.
What can the James L. Maher Center offer citizens with developmental disabilities?
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An opportunity to work in a
variety of well-paying positions within our Federal Contracts Program
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An opportunity to be placed
in a competitive work environment in
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A placement within a work
training program at our
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The opportunity to be a part
of one of the
What are some of the areas in which I can expect training if I were to attend the Maher Center?
There
are many essential skills needed to live successfully in the community.
Among those skills we teach at the
·
Grocery shopping
·
Cooking healthy meals
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How to access essential
services, i.e. emergency, doctors, case management, etc.
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The use of public
transportation
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Adult Education services
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Community Service Skills
What
are some of the after work opportunities offered through the Maher
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We are prepared to assist
individuals who may want to volunteer at the Knights of Columbus, your
local church, or local animal shelter or any other place of choice
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Becoming a member of the
“Black Light” cast, or participating in an organized leisure
activities program or exploring your own talents from scrap booking to
painting to photography
Does the James L. Maher center encourage independence for individuals with disabilities?
The
Our
mission is to provide opportunities as well as choices, to teach the
decision making process so that good decisions can be made.
It is then our responsibility to accept those decisions once made.
In
the continuation of Thomas Carlyle’s quote he goes on to say “expand,
if possible to his full growth and show himself in his own shape and
stature be what they may.”
To
the
Recognizing that each person is different in terms of their needs and wants, we have developed and we continue to develop a variety of options and choices.
Who does the James L. Maher Center Serve?
The
James L. Maher
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Applicants are considered without regard to race, sex, religion or national origin. Anyone with a disability may apply to one of the Division of Disabilities Social Workers having offices at our Aquidneck Avenue Workshop, or directly to the Division of Developmental Disabilities. http://www.mhrh.state.ri.us/developmental_disabilities.htm
Each
person applying for services must be able to given consent for services or
have a parent or guardian who can do so on their behalf.
Each person must have a funding source to pay the fees for service.
If an applicant does not have funding, the James L. Maher center
will assist in locating and/or applying to the appropriate government
agency.
Where is the James L. Maher Center located?
The
The James L. Maher Center
120 Hillside Avenue
Newport
,
Phone:
(401) 846-0340
Fax:
(401) 847-9459
E-mail:
teresah@mahercenter.org
Aquidneck
Workshop
906 Aquidneck Avenue
Middletown
,
Phone:
(401) 846-4600
Fax:
(401) 849-4267
Bristol
Workshop
Bristol
,
Phone:
(401) 253-5900
Fax:
(401) 253-7880